For the past 35 years, Kris has primarily focused on oil painting and printmaking. Recently, she has begun exploring the creative possibilities of metal smithing. The challenge of working with metals introduces a complex set of formal considerations that has allowed Kris to re-explore basic design and aesthetics with a completely new medium. This new venture enriches her artistic practice, offering fresh perspectives and expanding the scope of her creative expression.
photo: Anna Galante
Exhibits
2024 Small Works, Jag Gallery, Key West, FL
2024 Art for All Seasons, Membership Show, Maude Kerns, Eugene, OR
2023 Tribute to Small Works, National Group Show, MVA Gallery, Bethlehem, PA
2022 Regional Fine Art Show, Lincoln Gallery, Loveland, CO
2022 Eugene Biennial, Karin Clarke Gallery, Eugene, OR
2021 Be Here Now, Maude Kerns Art Center, Eugene, OR
2019 Pacific Northwest Artist’s Exhibition, Vashon, WA
2015 Mayor’s Art Show, Jacobs Gallery, Eugene, OR
2013 Holiday Showcase, Karin Clarke Gallery, Eugene, OR
2011 Dia de los Muertos, Maude Kerns Art Center, Eugene, OR
2010 Kris Ibach Oil Paintings, Vistra Gallery Eugene, OR
2009 Small Format Exhibition, Vistra Gallery, Eugene, OR
2009 Tiny Treasures, Jacobs Gallery, Eugene, OR
2009 The Classics, Gallery at the Airport, Eugene, OR
2008 Mayor’s Art Show, Jacobs Gallery, Eugene, OR
2008 Let the Games Begin, Gallery at the Airport. Eugene, OR
2008 Track Town USA, Maude Kerns Art Center, Eugene, OR
2005 Night of a Thousand Drawings, Artists Space, New York, NY
2005 Benchmark Printmakers Exhibition, Lafollette Gallery, Eugene, OR
2005 Alizarin Shadows, Lafollette Gallery, Eugene, OR
2004 Kris Ibach and Claudia Marchini, Jacobs Gallery, Eugene, OR
2003 Benchmark Printmakers Exhibition, Lafollette Gallery, Eugene, OR
2003 3 Brushes, Group Painting Exhibition, Lafollette Gallery, Eugene, OR
2002 Mayor’s Art Show, Jacobs Gallery, Eugene, OR
2002 A Collective Passion, Springfield Museum, Springfield. OR
2001 Labor of Love 2, Printmaking Exhibition, Lafollette Gallery, Eugene, OR
2001 Mayor’s Art Show, Jacobs Gallery, Eugene, OR
2000 Mayor’s Art Show, Jacobs Gallery, Eugene, OR
2000 Labor of Love, Printmaking Exhibition, Lafollette Gallery, Eugene, OR
Education
2005 University of Oregon Eugene, OR BA Painting/Printmaking
1999-2002 Lane Community College Eugene, OR Painting/Printmaking
Teaching/Projects
2010 Mural Project, ATA School, Eugene, OR
2009-2010 Lane Arts Council, Youth Arts Instructor, Eugene, OR
2005-2006 Painting Instructor, Maude Kerns Art Center, Eugene, OR
2002 Assistant Instructor, Printmaking, Lane Community College, Eugene, OR
2001 City of Eugene, Art in the Schools Program, Eugene, OR
Awards/Honors
2001 Juror’s Choice Award, Mayor’s Art Show, Jacobs Gallery, Eugene, OR
2000 Certificate of National Merit, League for Innovation, Los Altos Hills, CA
Corporate Collections
Lane Community College Eugene, OR
Aesthetic Surgical Arts Inc. Eugene, OR
Horsehead Inc. Eugene, OR
Jameson’s Inc. Eugene, OR