About the Artist

Krista Rode

I have a personal history with experiences of trauma throughout my life, which l was eventually diagnosed with complex PTSD. I try to explore different things going on in my mind with my art because it’s hard for me to verbally express how I am feeling. I create what I feel. Some days I paint landscapes, but most of my artwork has an abstract quality and hidden meanings. I explore the healing process through my art too. I do that by getting it out on the canvas or paper. It gets it out of my mind and gives it less power over my unconscious mind. The art I have submitted was very healing for me.