ARTIST STATEMENT
My body of work explores my connection to nostalgia, nature, identity, and fantasy. Based in Northwest Indiana, I have been reflecting on my environmental surroundings and relating them to my own identity and stages of development. By collecting shells in the Midwest, I resonate with these raw organisms, where they tell their stories through their organic forms, fluorescent colors, and stages of decay.
Whimsical imagery, like unicorns, is also a recurring theme in my work. Embracing these nostalgic motifs, I have been using mythical symbolism to remind myself to be patient and true to myself. Being whimsical through my art practice is a physical manifestation, a loving, reflective process that helps me reflect and manifest the best parts of my life and the endless possibilities of my future.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Becca Krusza is a contemporary artist raised in Northwest Indiana, now based in Chicago. She received her BFA in Painting/Drawing and Graphic Design from Olivet Nazarene University in 2026. Becca is primarily known for her colorful, playful acrylic paintings, digital illustration, and ceramic sculptures. Through her whimsical, stylistic work, she uses symbolism to explore themes of reflection, nostalgia, nature, gender identity, sexuality, and relationship dynamics.
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