Pillow
Talk
Bright living room accessories that
speak for themselves By PHOEBE MOGHAREI
Q Colorful as a Lisa Frank sticker, Kristi Kohut’s designs
epitomize the Libertyville artist’s philosophy of life and
art: Things should be fun. The playful vibe of her work
reflects her creative process. She began painting seri-
ously after leaving her job in advertising to stay home
with her son. “Having a child is interesting because they
teach you so much,” she says. “They get you to stop and
notice things — whether it’s an interesting pattern on the
sidewalk or a cool leaf or a bug.” Kohut is now fresh off
a spring residency at Batch, a store in the New York City
megadevelopment Hudson Yards, and she has only a
limited number of original works available (commissions
are booked through the end of the year). Fans can still
buy rugs, wallpaper, throw pillows (pictured, from $148),
and more from her home line. Playing around with
contrasting prints is encouraged. kristikohut.studio
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Photograph by RYAN SEGEDI SEPTEMBER 2019 | CHICAGO 31