Kirsten Abrahamson

Her work is described as autobiographical and journalistic, reflecting influences from history, symbols, cultural customs, and traditions.

She is also the lead facilitator of the Sheridan Art Hives initiative, a community-focused project that promotes creativity through the use of recycled materials.

Abrahamson's work was influenced by a sojourn in Mexico in 1993, where she and a colleague experienced the Day of the Dead festival.

Podedworny observed that Abrahamson's work reflects the California Funk and Bay Area Ceramics[2] traditions and that Abrahamson's "bold, satirical and colourful leanings are reflected in her narrative and figurative works that have a strong personal introspective penchant".

[3] Similarly, Virginia Eichorn's article, about Diary of a River,[4] featured in ESPACE SCULPTURE,[5] observed that Abrahamson's studio work takes an autobiographical approach in the creation of ceramic art that reflects the themes in her life.

[5] Diary of a River was subsequently acquired by the Alberta Foundation for the Arts as part of its permanent collection.

Kirsten Abrahamson's glazing work has also been used for illustrative purposes in two books by professional studio potter Robin Hopper.

Her work is included in several public collections and she has received recognition for her contributions to the Canadian art scene.

Notable exhibitions include her solo and group shows, which highlight her continued evolution as an artist.Kirsten currently resides in Ontario, Canada, with her family.

Abrahamson’s dedication to community-focused projects is evident in her involvement with Art Hives at Sheridan College, where she works with students and local residents.