BY ACCIDENT A WORD EMERGES FROM THE SHELL, 2025
Kristen Diederich (b. 1994) is an artist, writer, and forever observer based in Portland, Oregon.
From a young age, Diederich learned to paint from her mother, and currently works from her studio in North Portland. She has exhibited in venues on both the West and East Coast such as Carnation Contemporary, after / time, 1122 Gallery, The Waldoboro Inn, and The Old Church.
In addition to her work as a painter, Diederich holds a background in creative writing, operating as the co-founder and organizer of Surprise, Surprise, a live poetry reading series featuring a variety of Portland poets.