Christine Penrose

Born in brasil, 1955.

Education

The University of the Arts, B.F.A, Philadelphia PA. 1991-92.
The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA 1986
Cleveland Institute of Art, Lacoste, France 1982-84
The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA.. 1975-79

Exhibition

The 148th Annual Exhibit at the Philadelphia Sketch Club Philadelphia, PA. 2006

Esca, New Hope, PA 2005

Pangea, NYC,NY 2003

Alliance Francaise, NYC Traces of Provence 2001

Lindenberg Gallery, NYC 2000

Open Studio, Philadelphia, PA 1999

Open Studio, Philadelphia, PA 1998

Open Studio Philadelphia, PA 1997

American Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA 1996

Open Studio, Phiadelphia, PA 1995

Mare Libertum Gallery, NYC 1995

Zone 1, Philadelphia,PA 1995

La Spaghetteria, NYC 1994

University of the Arts Philadelphia, PA 1992

Open Studio, Philadelphia, PA 1992

Protean Gallery, Philadelphia, PA 1992

Open Studio, Philadelphia, PA 1991

Fellowship of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA 1990

Art at the Armory, Philadelphia 1990

South Street Renaissance Exhibit Philadelphia, PA 1990

Caribou Cafe', Philadelphia PA 1990

Chiaroscuro, Chicago, IL 1988

Fellowship of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA 1988

The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA 1986

Works Gallery Philadelphia, PA 1985

20th ST Gallery Philadelphia PA 1984

Villages des Beaux Art, Lacoste, France 1983

Rittenhouse Fine Arts Annual, Philadelphia, PA 1982

The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA 1979

The Art Alliance, Philadelphia, PA 1978

The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA 1978

Rittenhouse Fine Arts Annual, Philadelphia, PA 1978

AWARDS

Best of Pennsylvania Artists 2005

Book Binder Award- Pennsylvania Academy 1990

American Society of Interior Design Scholarship Prize 1978

COLLECTIONS

Wolf ,Block, Scuorr, & Solis Cohen, Philadelphia PA

Graphic Packaging Corp, Wayne, PA

Nano Systems, Philadelphia, PA


Artists's Statement

My paintings are subconsciously motivated images provoking a beginning. "If you know exactly what you're going to paint, what is the point of doing it"? is a quote from Picasso, which I very much agree with. My imagery and color are a result of experimenting with various transfer methods, collage and paint application. This process inspires underlying themes, which at times are autobiographical, political, environmental or poetical. Another source of inspiration comes from painting the landscape, especially when I travel. Painting the landscape keeps my eye in tune with the natural elements, and in turn is revisited later as a resource for work in the studio.