Ruff Chrissie Cotter Gallery 10 April – 21 April 2019 Ruff germinated back in 2007 where my love of creating wearable art pieces for the neck – in the form of elaborate and unique state neckpieces (or Ruffs) – originated and continued as a re-occurring theme in my work. As an artist my practice has a history…
Author: Christina Newberry
Possessing a love and passion for beautiful aesthetics and style, I embody these qualities in all that I create, be it an artwork, environment, fashion garment or look. I draw upon an intuitive and conceptual approach to compose elements such as texture, colour and form to produce creative works that exhibit individuality, integrity and attention to detail.
I believe in holistic environments that nurture our spirits with good energy, where all aspects of our life and being are contemplated in order to cultivate something personal, beautiful and uplifting. It is important to me that the outcomes also consider sustainability and our impact upon the planet.
ART: Replay Exhibition (solo)
Replay Gallery 371 26 October – 5 November 2017 Replay is based on play and experimentation with recycled materials. New connections and narratives are formed in a collection of works in collage, paint and sculpture.
ART: Reconfigure Exhibition (solo)
Reconfigure Sheffer Gallery 18 February – 28 February 2015 My art process is a collaboration between concept, making and passion, which is why the following quote has always resonated with me as I believe it embodies this philosophy: Between the mind that plans and the hands that build there must be a…
FASHION CONSTRUCTION
I have been wearing and creating with sustainable clothing for the past 30 years, however the process and passion for creating fashion and art wear from deconstructing and re-constructing pre-existing garments really evolved and began to prosper in 2004. It was then that I commenced selling my unique fashion garments through well known stores in…
STYLING
I consider myself somewhat an aesthetician, always striving for a sense of visual beauty and balance. With an astrology chart largely influenced by Venus, the planet associated with beauty, the arts and a sense of the aesthetic, it is no surprise that I have an overwhelming desire to aspire to create things that are beautiful and…
OP SHOPPING
I like to feel that the items that I buy and collect are a unique reflection of the things that excite and inspire me. One of the things that I so love about op shopping is that it encourages me to be brave. I buy things, wear things, envisage things that wouldn’t ordinarily happen in normal…
MAKING
Making has always been in my blood from a very early age. My mother was gifted when it came to such things as sewing, knitting and embroidery, so as result she was always making her family clothes as well as items for our home. As children we were taught to appreciate handmade items, always making our…