Kristen Fahrig was a professional sculptor, educator and cultural animator, working primarily in Toronto, Canada. She initiated and led numerous community art projects in her West End neighbourhood and was the founder and  Artistic Director of Botanicus Art Ensemble, as well as Artist-in-Residence at MacGregor Playground. Kristen has permanent installations of her work in numerous urban Toronto parks, and gardens and has created theme-based site animations and integrated arts performances for festivals in public spaces such as at the Harbourfront Centre and Nathan Phillips Square.

 


Botanicus Art Ensemble:  www.botanicusart.com
Yale University Radio Show:  www.artworldinterviews.com


 

Kristen Fahrig is currently served on the Board of Directors of CARFAC Ontario (Canadian Artists Representation), and is a Member of OABA (Ontario Artist Blacksmiths Association).  She was the Artistic Director of Botanicus Art Ensemble, and a Reporter for The Art World Demystified on Yale University Radio WCBCX.