Kristen Alger
BFA, Graphic Design and Illustration
Graphic Design & Illustration
Kirkville, NY
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Biography
Kristen Leigh Alger was born in Utica, New York, and lived in Kirkville, New York, for the majority of her life.
In 2016, she returned to Utica to study graphic design at Mohawk Valley Community College. She transferred to SUNY Oswego in 2018 to continue her graphic design degree and pursue an illustration minor.
Her piece, The Wolf of Yellowstone, was awarded first place for the Best of SUNY Student Art Exhibition 2017-2018, which featured work from student artists across 64 SUNY campuses. She also had work featured in the 56th Juried Student Exhibition and the 2019 Inktober Exhibition at Oswego. In her free time, she enjoys screen printing, playing guitar, hiking, and working with animals.
Artist Statement
My mother was a professional photographer, and my father was a musician, so needless to say, creativity has been a part of my life since birth. I started working with traditional drawing and photography in high school, and gradually progressed to vector graphics and digital illustrations later on.
It wasn’t until college that my artwork began to adopt a definitive style, mainly focusing on steampunk imagery, surreal animals, and tattoo-style design work.
My artwork is often a reflection of my interest in music, nature, and protecting animals. I want my art to challenge how destructive humanity is, while at the same time evoke empathy from the viewer.
