ABOUT

Bio

Jen Kroeger is a multidisciplinary artist based in Sarasota, FL. Born in Milwaukee, WI, she studied graphic and fashion design, earning a BA in Apparel Product Development, summa cum laude, from Mount Mary University in 2007. She creates bright, bold abstract works on canvas and is currently exploring large-scale tapestry and sculpture, integrating textiles, painting, and free-motion embroidery.

Kroeger is the founder and studio director of SRQ East Art Studios, which is host to galleries and creative workspaces supporting twenty artists. She was featured as a Spotlight Artist for the Gasparilla Fine Art Festival in Tampa. She was also chosen as one of the sponsored emerging artists for the Florida Craft Art Festival in St. Petersburg. She recently completed a 20-foot public tapestry installation for the City of Largo, FL. Her work is held in private and public collections, including Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse, RBC Wealth Management, and throughout the Horizon West Bay complex in Largo, FL.

Artist Statement: 

I create bright, bold abstract paintings and tapestries using acrylic, mixed media, textiles, and stitched elements. Intuitive and process-driven, my work explores themes of joy, interconnectedness, and a sense of place. These fragmented visual stories are drawn from memory and imagination, illustrating playful, colorful snapshots of the human experience.