Lyn  Christiansen is an artist extraordinaire.  She learned art appreciation early in her life from her mother who was a part of the Abstract Expressionist movement in New York City in the 50’s. Her mom took her to an art class at the Museum of Modern Art when she was only 5 years old. Since then, it’s been no turning back, and over the years, Lyn has explored sewing, clothing design, photography, mosaics, woodturning, tassel-making, and ropemaking.

She credits her mother with teaching her a most important asset —  to think for herself and to work that in to whatever she does.

Twenty years ago, Lyn became interested – and hooked — on Kumihimo when she saw images of Japanese braids in a book on passementerie. She braids on a marudai, takedai, and kudeidai Today her focus is taking braids, and other media, and creating 3D sculptures, wall hangings, works of art and designs that relate to our complex and confusing world. Self-expression and creativity are synonymous with Lyn.

A former Professor of Innovation, Lyn enjoys teaching and exploring possibilities through the making of art. She taught at the first AKS in-person Gathering and has exhibited works all over the world.

To learn more about Lyn and her work, go to https://www.lyncart.com and to watch an interview with Lyn, click here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1elzQxlR1B4/