About the Artist
Kasia Sustaita is a Houston-based artist working primarily in oil painting. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art from Houston Christian University.
Her art journey started when her father introduced her to photography at the age of ten. What began as a shared pastime grew into a foundational part of her creative process, as she started capturing landscapes and small moments that reflected how she felt in each setting. As her artistic voice evolved in college, she discovered a way to connect photography with painting. Photography became a way to preserve moments, while painting offered a way to reflect on them more deeply, transforming fleeting moments into lasting visual narratives.
During her undergraduate studies, Kasia primarily explored water-based mediums such as watercolor and acrylics, then gradually switched her focus to oil painting.
Her subject matter often centers around seascapes and natural subject-focused environments, based on original photographs. Each painting reflects not only what is seen, but what was felt – a quiet blend of observation and introspection.
Artist Statement
My art centers around moments I don’t want to forget. I’m drawn to seascapes and shifting landscapes because they offer an ever-changing display of natural elements—light, movement, shadows, atmosphere—all of which mirror the fleeting nature of memory itself. My photographs capture the beauty of a moment, while painting allows me to infuse those images with the exhilaration I felt in that instance.
My work serves as a permanent archive of momentary sights, often overlooked or taken for granted. Through painting, I preserve memories, not only so I don't forget them, but to offer them to others as a window into my experiences.
Each of my paintings preserves a transitioning moment, turning it into a lasting impression. More than just reflections of the physical world, my art captures the passing scenes that can often be underappreciated. Through my art, these momentary sights become something to be noticed, remembered, and relished.