Artist Statement
Elevate your art collection with works born from the soulful rhythm of melodies. Based in the vibrant artscape of Washington DC, Christine is a distinguished abstract painter, renowned for her unique infusion of music into her masterpieces. Each painting is a tangible echo of her musical journey, rendered in vibrant hues, evoking emotions that transcend the canvas.
Artist Journey
Drawing inspiration from her profound relationship with music, Christine begins every artistic endeavor by immersing herself in a musical genre that mirrors her emotions. Her intuitive selection of a color palette reflects her deep resonance with the music. Acrylic paints, pastels, charcoal, and oil paint sticks dance on her canvas, vividly bringing to life her musical inspirations. Occasionally, she crafts on paper, primarily for artistic exploration.
Her artistry doesn't merely manifest colors but mirrors the musical genres that spark her creativity. Jazz might lead her to shades of blue, hard rock resonates in bold reds and dark blues, while alternative tunes inspire pinks and neutrals. For Christine, the act of painting is an intimate dialogue with music, a language she's been fluent in since her youth. Each relocation during her younger years meant new surroundings, but music remained a steadfast friend, becoming an integral part of her essence both as an individual and as an artist.
Emotion-Rich Artistry
Collectors of her art find themselves enveloped in waves of energy, joy, and upliftment. Such emotions don't just emerge; they are a testament to Christine's innate optimism and zeal for life. Every stroke on her canvas is a reflection of her state of being. Embark on a visual symphony with Christine's art, where each piece is a heartfelt note from her musical soul to yours. Invest in art that doesn’t just speak but sings. Her art is also subtly influenced by legends of the abstract world, including Helen Frankenthaler, Richard Diebenkorn, and Joan Mitchell.
Beyond the Canvas
Christine's multidimensionality extends beyond her studio. She holds a BA in Economics and Social Science from Michigan State University and an MBA in Marketing from American University. Recently retired from Microsoft, Christine is enjoying the ability to invest more time in the art practice as well as other passion projects. Christine currently cohosts a podcast called Refirement Life - available on all the major podcast players. Christine is also a founding board member of the Ted Rullo Foundation, which champions the cause of empowering future leaders through college scholarships.
Listen to an excerpt of the Artist Talk @Maryland Hall for Creative Arts.
For this exhibit, I had imagined people enjoying the music and learning more about the painting inspiration. This mother-daughter moment was a highlight for me as an artist.
I have an IGTV channel which shares painting process videos and an art studio tour. Check it out here.
In July, I was recognized with the Microsoft Painting Award. There were six categories of artwork and my I was recognized for the painting category amongst 400 other applicants. . This show was juried by the curators of the Microsoft Art Collection. It was quite a thrill and they produced this video in recognition of the award.
This was a poetry performance which supported the "What is ours?" exhibition at the Sandy Spring Museum in September 2020. The poem is a tribute to my great grandparents their meeting in Italy and subsequent life raising a family in the States.
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