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Kriss Janik is an interdisciplinary artist whose work delves into the active capacities of forgotten photographs, while contemplating both digital and cognitive processes involved in their creation. His work explores the act of perceiving photographs and how it changes over time. The images invite the spectator to form associations, recognize patterns, invent context, and to act upon them in a manner informed by their own memory. In a recent departure from this conceptual exploration, Janik is undertaking a new body of work that explores accessibility to nature in our current economic state, and the disproportionate impact to low income communities.

Alongside his practice, Janik is dedicated to fostering inclusive opportunities for aspiring and emerging artists experiencing mental health barriers through his work at Prospect’s Studio C. He has worked at Prospect Human Services in many capacities including Art Facilitator, Art Coordinator and Studio C Manager. In his current role, Janik has created initiatives and maintained a professional gallery space out of cSPACE Marda Loop that hosts inclusive opportunities for underrepresented populations.

Janik recieved a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Studies with Distinction from the University of Calgary in 2014, along with a Master of Fine Arts from York University in 2017. He currently lives, works and practices in Calgary, Alberta.