Kris Ancog

Joined Artfinder: July 2020

Artworks for sale: 47

(2)

Australia

About Kris Ancog

 
 
  • Biography

    Kris Ancog is a Sydney-based artist who uses art as a visual storytelling method; evoking emotions, and experiences that are beyond words. 

    Calling himself a "painter of meditative dreamscapes," the artist channels creativity to explore beauty, peace, and serenity. Over the years, his work has evolved from traditional landscapes to ethereal abstracts that allow the viewer to develop their own interpretation through a contemplative process. 

    Kris develops his artworks through multiple translucent layers of paint with wide flat brushes, referencing photos and videos as guides for colour schemes or the behaviour of light in a landscape. As such, the paintings become heavily inspired by light in nature and meditation, as well as art from European 19th-century artists, J. M. W. Turner and Claude Monet. His most popular series, reveal the ethereal, magical effect of light: the Aurora Illuminata series. Evoking positive emotions, the paintings bring a sense of peace and calm to his collectors. 

    Thanks to the layers, small paintings can take from hours to a week, and large works taking several weeks to months — as such, the artist is often at work on multiple projects. Using a delicate palette with mainly with acrylic and oil or sometimes inks and resin, Kris sets out to capture light in nature. It all depends on the vision — maximising either the shorter drying time for acrylics which achieves a sense of movement or the versatility of oils which allows time to blend without drying. 

    Over a decade ago, while Kris was working as a full time registered nurse,  he felt the pull to recover the creative life from childhood. Pursuing art gave him a sense of balance and provided the artist with a unique way of telling stories about life and dreams through colours and forms. 

    When he is not nursing, you can find Kris in the studio painting and creating works that he hopes will bring a sense of serenity in people’s homes — a therapeutic and cathartic process. Blending nursing and art allows the artist to create meaningful connections which give his life purpose.

    The artist relishes in the joy from his collectors’ feedback — how the paintings inspire them and bring positivity in their homes.  As for Kris, this creative life was just once a dream, and he has learned that it takes a lot of hard work, patience and faith to turn dreams into reality. His mantra, “to pursue excellence and achieve my highest potential.”

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  • Education

    2013 - 2015

    The Learning Connexion School of Art and Creativity - New Zealand

    2010 - 2015

    Massey University - Wellington, New Zealand

  • Upcoming Events

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    Previous events

    Event: Affordable Art Fair Mebourne 2022

    Dates: 16 Mar 2022 - 20 Mar 2022

    Venue: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne, Australia

    Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

    Event: The Other Art Fair Sydney Dec 2021

    Dates: 2 Dec 2021 - 5 Dec 2021

    Venue: The Cutaway, Barangaroo, Sydney

    Art Fair

    Event: Sacred Realm

    Dates: 3 Nov 2021 - 1 Dec 2021

    Venue: Kris Ancog Gallery, Sydney, Australia

    A solo exhibition of Kris Ancog's Sacred realm series

    Event: The Other Art Fair

    Dates: 19 Mar 2020 - 22 Mar 2020

    Venue: The Cutaway, Barangaroo, Sydney

    Sydney Edition - March 2020

    Event: The Other Art Fair

    Dates: 10 Oct 2019 - 13 Oct 2019

    Venue: The Cutaway, Barangaroo, Sydney

    Sydney Edition - October 2019

    Event: Christchurch Art Show

    Dates: 19 Jun 2019 - 23 Jun 2019

    Venue: Christchurch, New Zealand, Christchurch, New Zealand

    2019 Edition

    Event: New Zealand Art Show

    Dates: 31 May 2019 - 3 Jun 2019

    Venue: TSB Bank Arena, Wellington, New Zealand

    2019 Edition

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Education

2013 - 2015

The Learning Connexion School of Art and Creativity - New Zealand

2010 - 2015

Massey University - Wellington, New Zealand


There are no upcoming events

Show previous events Hide previous events

Previous events

Event: Affordable Art Fair Mebourne 2022

Dates: 16 Mar 2022 - 20 Mar 2022

Venue: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

Event: The Other Art Fair Sydney Dec 2021

Dates: 2 Dec 2021 - 5 Dec 2021

Venue: The Cutaway, Barangaroo, Sydney

Art Fair

Event: Sacred Realm

Dates: 3 Nov 2021 - 1 Dec 2021

Venue: Kris Ancog Gallery, Sydney, Australia

A solo exhibition of Kris Ancog's Sacred realm series

Event: The Other Art Fair

Dates: 19 Mar 2020 - 22 Mar 2020

Venue: The Cutaway, Barangaroo, Sydney

Sydney Edition - March 2020

Event: The Other Art Fair

Dates: 10 Oct 2019 - 13 Oct 2019

Venue: The Cutaway, Barangaroo, Sydney

Sydney Edition - October 2019

Event: Christchurch Art Show

Dates: 19 Jun 2019 - 23 Jun 2019

Venue: Christchurch, New Zealand, Christchurch, New Zealand

2019 Edition

Event: New Zealand Art Show

Dates: 31 May 2019 - 3 Jun 2019

Venue: TSB Bank Arena, Wellington, New Zealand

2019 Edition


 

Biography

Kris Ancog is a Sydney-based artist who uses art as a visual storytelling method; evoking emotions, and experiences that are beyond words. 

Calling himself a "painter of meditative dreamscapes," the artist channels creativity to explore beauty, peace, and serenity. Over the years, his work has evolved from traditional landscapes to ethereal abstracts that allow the viewer to develop their own interpretation through a contemplative process. 

Kris develops his artworks through multiple translucent layers of paint with wide flat brushes, referencing photos and videos as guides for colour schemes or the behaviour of light in a landscape. As such, the paintings become heavily inspired by light in nature and meditation, as well as art from European 19th-century artists, J. M. W. Turner and Claude Monet. His most popular series, reveal the ethereal, magical effect of light: the Aurora Illuminata series. Evoking positive emotions, the paintings bring a sense of peace and calm to his collectors. 

Thanks to the layers, small paintings can take from hours to a week, and large works taking several weeks to months — as such, the artist is often at work on multiple projects. Using a delicate palette with mainly with acrylic and oil or sometimes inks and resin, Kris sets out to capture light in nature. It all depends on the vision — maximising either the shorter drying time for acrylics which achieves a sense of movement or the versatility of oils which allows time to blend without drying. 

Over a decade ago, while Kris was working as a full time registered nurse,  he felt the pull to recover the creative life from childhood. Pursuing art gave him a sense of balance and provided the artist with a unique way of telling stories about life and dreams through colours and forms. 

When he is not nursing, you can find Kris in the studio painting and creating works that he hopes will bring a sense of serenity in people’s homes — a therapeutic and cathartic process. Blending nursing and art allows the artist to create meaningful connections which give his life purpose.

The artist relishes in the joy from his collectors’ feedback — how the paintings inspire them and bring positivity in their homes.  As for Kris, this creative life was just once a dream, and he has learned that it takes a lot of hard work, patience and faith to turn dreams into reality. His mantra, “to pursue excellence and achieve my highest potential.”