In response to the enigmatic state of mind that so fascinates her, sculptor and installation artist, Kristi Swee Kuder applies textile processes to wire and wire mesh to form her artistic expression. Her work often explores that place in the mind where certainty is elusive and the unknowing resides. Originally from the prairie region of west-central Minnesota, Kristi believes her fascination with the incomprehensible is rooted in the vast and indiscernible landscape where she grew up. Kristi received her BS degree in Art Education with a graphic design emphasis from Moorhead State College in 1975. Ms Kuder is also a recent St Katherine University Women's Art Institute alumni. After many years focusing on her graphic design career, Kristi now maintains a vibrant full time studio practice.

An accomplished and awarded artist, Kristi has exhibited both nationally and internationally including Seoul, Korea; Denton, Texas; Fargo, North Dakota; Marquette, Michigan; Greenville, North Carolina; and numerous galleries throughout Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and outstate Minnesota. In addition, Kuder has numerous commissioned pieces in corporate and private collections throughout the US. Ms Kuder is a Jerome Fiber Artist Grant recipient, a Surface Design Association Travel Grantee and received a very competitive 2016-2017 MN Artist Initiative Grant in support of her studio practice.

Kristi has been an active part of the artist community in both the west-central lake region of Minnesota as well as the Twin Cities. She has lead numerous workshops throughout the state, chaired the lake region's Studio Tour effort and is currently on the Art of the Lakes Board of Directors. Kuder maintains studios in both Minneapolis and Ottertail Lake, MN.