Prior to living in New York, he resided in Los Angeles where he is represented by Western Project in Culver City. His debut solo show was in June 2006 with Western Project. While living in LA, Kris participated in a variety of group shows in southern California such as “(Keep Feeling) Fascination: Recent Abstract Painting in Los Angeles,” Luckman Gallery, California State University, Los Angeles. Curated by Julie Joice.