A fiber artist who weaves raw textures with bold imagination.

Formerly a digital designer, Kristina Ricci returned to hands-on creativity in 2020 through the tactile world of fiber art—finding calm, connection, and creative spark during uncertain times.

Since then, she’s been on a mission to reimagine the everyday, transforming discarded materials like Ethernet cables, bathing suit straps, and plastic netting into colorful woven works full of texture, personality, and surprise.

Her vibrant large-scale pieces have popped up on chairs, benches, and signposts throughout Philly, inviting passersby to see the city—and its materials—through a new lens. With a love for knotting, crochet, and improvisation, Ricci’s work explores the links between people, place, and material memory.

She has participated in numerous group exhibitions across the Philadelphia region and debuted her first solo exhibition in the summer of 2025.

About Me

I grew up as a teenage mallrat in the 80’s and, unfortunately, have plenty of awkward photos to prove it. My first career was as a creative director for multimedia design agencies, but today my life is a mix of art and movement. In addition to my fiber art practice, I run a fitness business that recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. I lead classes and train wonderful people, and I look forward to every session as a chance to connect, share some laughs, and help others do something positive for themselves. A healthy body and mind are our greatest assets, and I feel lucky to spend my days helping people strengthen both.

At home, I have a wonderful husband who makes me laugh—intentionally or not—every day. We have three children, two cats, and a dog whose legs are slightly too short for her frame. We also had three guinea pigs I loved dearly. If you’re considering adopting one, please reach out—I will try to talk you out of it. They are so much work when properly cared for and will break your heart with a life expectancy rivaling that of a ripe banana. That said, rescues are always the best.

When I’m walking my dog Rosie, I love spotting curbside treasures—hula hoops, picture frames, chairs, you name it. A perfect day for me also includes thrifting adventures, where I might come home with a five-pound bag of buttons or a thousand small translucent envelopes.