ABOUT

Artist Statement 

My current works focus on soothing the inner monologue, self-analyzing and introspection while inspiring relatable and fun motifs through paint and paper cutting. My aesthetic ranges from loose and quick drawings - mimicking a diary or journal, to tight impressionistic colors and textures. Works often address my own struggles with mental illness and dissociation, especially in relation to body positivity, queer love and a never ending thought of "You are not good enough as you are." Text and quotes are splashed across bumbling backdrops to express fleeting thoughts and words that describe my everyday life. These phrases and concepts serve as reminders I constantly tell myself in cyclical patterns.

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Steff Crabtree is a mixed media artist who lives and works in Kansas City, Missouri. She earned a BFA in Sculpture from the Kansas City Art Institute in 2013, but since has dabbled in a variety of mediums including fiber arts, welding, woodworking and videography. She has also freelanced in theatrical scenic design and airbrush calligraphy. She currently works at Imagine That! studios where she supports adults with disabilities in their art making process.