"The Essence Of Oregon," a Solo Show of Works by Christine Joy
Come join us for the show reception on November 8th at the Chehalem Cultural Center - I would love to see you there!
There are so many reasons why this show is special to me... Firstly, this show is a sort of mini "retrospective" of my last 10 years of painting. In hanging this collection of paintings together I can see my steady growth and learning (it can feel like such a slow process at times!). In this last decade, I can see that I have learned so much about color theory (and am still learning!), and have fallen more deeply in love with the oil paint medium. This is by far the most paintings I have put into a single show - with over 35 pieces, many of which being the largest pairings I have ever created! How exciting! I have had the joy of painting a few more now large pieces just for this show.
A second unique feature to this show is that each painting is of a scene found here in our beautiful state of Oregon. I have traveled all over the world, yet I keep coming back home for the majority of my painting inspiration. In Oregon we have everything! From mountains, to deserts, beaches, vineyards and more. "The Essence Of Oregon" is what I hope to capture in this display - the feeling and the beauty of home.
Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, this show is special to me because the Chehalem Cultural Center is such a beloved place to me! I began teaching at the CCC in the spring of 2021, and have since found one of the key pieces to my vocation. I have watched over a hundred students begin and grow into their artistic life - and nothing has given me more joy! These students have inspired me and have become my friends. I couldn't ask for a better place and team of people to be a part of. In addition to this, it has been so exciting to see the second floor of the CCC come to completion, and I am beyonds honored to be the first to show in this beautiful new gallery space.
Thank you, to each of you who have been a part of my artistic journey - in learning and growing with me, as well as helping me to see beauty everywhere!