Based in Canada, painter Kris Knight examines theinteresting nuances of opposing adjectives such as ‘beautiful’ and ‘menacing’within his stunning portraits. His realistic renderings of a specific cast ofcharacters, set against dark and foreboding landscapes add an unsettlingtension to the work. The women,often appearing cloaked in winter wear, appear vulnerable and hypnotizing; their intense gaze finds the viewer equally curious and captivated.
