Bio

“I have been creating art since I was five. At twelve, my walls became my canvas when I painted my room in oil paints. In university, my favourite project was building a human-sized bird’s nest…a subject that continues to inspire me for its beauty, fragility and strength.”

Christine studied visual arts and communications at Simon Fraser University. She worked as a commercial illustrator and textile designer before concentrating on painting. Working primarily in mixed media with resin, she paints in translucent layers, using a variety of techniques and materials to create an indulgent mix of texture and colour. She likes to infuse the written word into her paintings, using text and phrases in a cheeky manner to lend levity to the work. This play between spontaneity and graphic elements gives her artwork an undone edge. She draws inspiration from the social and physical landscape, capturing a sense of movement and emotion that communicates on a personal level. Christine currently lives and works in Vancouver, BC.