Artist Statement
This mural began with a desire to explore presence, power, and movement in a single image. I chose a reclining tiger, drawn to its balance of stillness and strength—something grounded yet alive. Using a doodle grid as my foundation, I approached the piece intuitively, letting the composition unfold as I painted.
I focused on building atmosphere and depth without losing the immediacy of mark-making. I’m chasing a kind of magic: painterly, layered, and loose—yet purposeful. This piece reflects a core theme in my work: the tension between control and spontaneity.
Ultimately, I hope the mural invites a moment of pause—something quietly powerful that meets viewers where they are and offers space to feel, reflect, and simply be.
Artist Bio
Kristy Lannan is a Canadian artist and art therapist based in Calgary, Alberta, on Treaty 7 territory. Her work explores identity, vulnerability, and emotional presence through surreal, symbolic, and painterly forms.
With a degree in Visual Communications from Alberta University of the Arts and a graduate diploma in Art Therapy from the Kutenai Art Therapy Institute, Kristy’s interdisciplinary background informs a practice that spans painting, illustration, wearable art, and community projects.
She recently exhibited her Liminal Space collection at Theatre Calgary and is expanding into public art and mural work. Kristy’s pieces often blend gesture and dreamlike imagery to explore inner landscapes, offering viewers moments of stillness, curiosity, and quiet connection.
