Sea of Doom

Kristin Scholz builds mythologies: bold, symbolic worlds shaped by femininity, nature, and surrealism.

Sea of Doom is the work of Kristin Scholz, a multidisciplinary visual artist working in paint, stained glass, and fiber. Raised in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Kristin grew up immersed in nature, mythological creatures, and her vivid inner world. Her work is bold and graphic, drawing from the physical landscape around her and the chaotic visual language of punk music and street art, filtered through an expansive imagination and her distinct personal style. Kristin earned her BFA in Illustration from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) in Baltimore in 2005. 

At the core of her work are things truly important to her: the innate power of the feminine persona, the symbolism and intricacies of the natural world, and above all, the vast absurdity of her own imagination. Her work presents a personal mythology, populated by recurring symbols and characters, blending narrative, intuition, lived experience and reflection into imagery that feels impactful and mysterious, leaving the viewer hungry for more.

Kristin’s work can be seen nationally and internationally, and she has completed murals and stained glass installations throughout Philadelphia. She often works in public-facing spaces, using color, symbolism, and storytelling to transform and enhance environments for businesses and residences alike. Notable clients include the Philadelphia Eagles, the Mütter Museum, Xfinity Mobile Arena (formerly Wells Fargo Center), and Otherworld Philadelphia.