Krisstel holds a Bachelor of Business in Economics and Finance from RMIT and a Masters in Asian Art Histories from LASALLE College of the Arts. Krisstel set up Gallery Krisstel Martin in 2008, a primarily online gallery that organizes and hosts exhibitions on Southeast Asian Contemporary Art in various art spaces around Singapore. With a focus on arts education, the gallery continues to hold several exhibitions, including one at The National Library of Singapore in 2009 aimed at bringing art to the masses. The gallery operates as a springboard for young artists to launch their careers, some of whom have gone on to achieve international recognition. Krisstel lectures, consults and supervises students on their theses and festival projects at various institutions.