Karina Kalvaitis a obtenu un diplôme d’arts visuels de l’Alberta College of Art and Design, 1996. Parmi ses expositions en solo, notons Stellerine, Deluge Contemporary Arts, Victoria, 2005; Ten Small Quarrels, Rogue Art, Victoria, 2003; Water Babies and Vegetable Lambs, Rogue Art, Victoria; Momentary Anatomy, Truck Gallery, Calgary, 1996. Parmi les expositions collectives, on compte : Domestic Bliss, Open Space, Victoria, 2006; Gifted, Deluge Contemporary Arts, Victoria, 2005; Strange Bedfellows : Karina Kalvaitis and the Lions, Truck Gallery, Calgary, 2005; Shapeshifter Hotspot. NOW, Open Space, Victoria, 2005; Animalia Donationaser, Ministry of Casual Living, Victoria, 2004. www.vervearts.com