KRISTINA OKAN

KristinaOkan, a visual artist based in Berlin, explores the ephemeral beauty of the natural world through transformative artworks. Her porcelain pieces, crafted from withering fruits and vegetables, challenge conventional beauty with a delicate decay aesthetic, drawing inspiration from artists like Louise Bourgeois and Eva Hesse.With aMaster's Degree from the Stroganov Academy,Okan reimagines time within the vanitas tradition, symbolizing the organic metamorphosis of life. Blurring the lines between sculpture and drawing, her porcelainremains pristine, while colorful watercolor drawings coexist seamlessly.

Okan's art has graced solo and group exhibitions across Europe and Asia, earning her nominations for prestigious awards. Notably, her work for the Moon Gallery Foundation reached the International Space Station in 2022. Her piecesreside in esteemed collections, including the Quanzhou Porcelain Road Art Development Center and the Rotary Club Wien-Albertina.KristinaOkan's innovative creations invite contemplation of nature, humanperception, and the inexorable passage of time.