Kristi Backman is a mixed-media artist and educator whose practice centers on sculptural, wall-mounted reliefs crafted from clay, fiberglass, acrylic paint, and assorted materials. Combining bold lines, saturated colors, and textured surfaces, she develops objects that reference cultural forms while inviting personal connection. Backman holds an MFA in painting and has taught college art for over two decades. Her work explores imagined artifacts that balance cultural specificity with a sense of shared humanity.