Kris Haas – Contemporary Abstract Art and Mixed Media Paintings

Kris Haas is a contemporary abstract artist based in Portland, Oregon. Her work is deeply rooted in the exploration of abstraction as a medium for communicating truths beyond words. Following a traumatic brain injury in 2004, Haas turned to art as a primary form of communication and healing, developing a unique visual language characterized by primal, reactionary gestures and a profound focus on color and movement. Her artistic practice involves layering, disrupting, and reassembling materials to mirror the human experience of memory and perception. Notable series include "Disjointed Reality" and "Worn & Torn," which reflect her journey of personal reconstruction and resilience. Kris Haas’s works have achieved international recognition, appearing in prominent television series such as AMC’s "Mad Men," "Property Brothers," and "The Politician." Her portfolio includes acrylic paintings, mixed media collages, and ink drawings that balance complex structures with minimalist stillness, inviting viewers to find meaning in the spaces between remembering and letting go.