karina.g.singh@gmail.com
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art Education, Spring 2025Exhibitions
2024 Group Exhibition, Year of the Snake, The Art Station - Big Shanty2024 Group Exhibition, The Art of Noticing, Avondale Arts Alliance
2025 Group Exhibition, Tilt Your Face to the Kissing Sun, South River Art Studios
18x18in
28x22in
2D Works
Currently, I find myself naturally drawn to non-archival materials and processes. There's a profound satisfaction in creating meaningful art from modest beginnings; creating something out of nothing. At this point, I am not entirely concerned with the longevity of my art, welcoming the process of decay.
I've focused on themes of sisterhood and feminine relationships in my personal life through drawing and painting. I'm also fascinated by the distinction between appropriation and appreciation in art. What once felt like appropriation of my own identity is transforming into a visual language rooted in careful research and empathy. Through art, I aim to explore my family's history and confront generational trauma, creating a clear visual path toward meaningful healing.
I aim to bridge traditional and digital realms, using technology to enhance rather than replace conventional artistic practices. I'm committed to preparing both myself and my future students for artistic innovation while preserving the fundamental values of artistic expression. This means continuing to push boundaries and experiment with both established and emerging methods of creation, always keeping the focus on authentic artistic and human growth.
Digital
I recently learned how to use Photoshop after creating digital art on Procreate for many years. I began making flyers for WRASFest 2024, and continually challenged myself to make other flyers for various events we’ve put on at Album 88, including Dumpster Dive, and my own weekly specialty show, Planet 8. I’ve since made flyers for my own events, such as the Hurricane Helene Relief Show, Brittlestar: Fairies in the Garden and Brittlestar: Cowpokes and Bimbos, and events we organized at Love Letters tattoo studio.
3D Works
I have a basic understanding of woodworking, welding, and ceramics from my studio classes at GSU.
Tattoo
I do handpoke tattoos, using a machine occasionally.
This style of tattooing is most comfortable to me because it allows for the most control. I am able to feel the skin resisting to each individual poke and determine how to approach each tattoo on a case-by-case basis. Handpokes are an interesting art form to me because of how they settle too; when they’re fresh, they show up light, and over the course of a few days, they begin to darken. Some of these images are fresh and you will notice they’re a bit lighter than others.
Youtube
Does it count?
I’m including my Youtube on here because I feel that it has impacted my artistic career. Through Youtube, I’ve collaborated with brands such as Arrtx, Flexispot, and Wix. I’ve also gained video editing skills over multiple softwares, and have come to understand what viewers expect in terms of video content.