Krista Jenkins (nee Baetz) was born in Seattle, USA.
She studied Graphic Design and Fine Arts at The Art Institute of Seattle and
Seattle Central Community College in the mid to late 1980's. During her
travels through Mexico, Krista developed a strong interest in Mexican folk art which inspires her work today.

Krista migrated to Adelaide in 1989 for a brief period before moving to
Brisbane where she earned her Bachelor of Arts (Humanities) at
Griffith University. Her studies focussed on comparative studies in
history and literature and it was there that she became interested in
women's social history, particularly in the importance of writing women
back into history. This is a major impulse behind her current work.

On her return to Adelaide, she spent the next 10 years working intermittently
on her art whilst raising her children and working as a librarian.
Krista is fascinated by fringe dwellers and the beautiful/ugly as reflected in her current works of cowgirls, circus side shows and gypsies.

Krista's work brings a brash and lively element to Richmond Road Studios.