Christina Loraine, b. 1981, is originally from rural west-central Illinois. She never knew exactly what she wanted to be when she grew up and ended up taking the Long Road. At age 17 she joined the Army National Guard, went on to study Philosophy at Western Illinois University, and later relocated to Atlanta in 2002. Before she knew it she was looking back on another chapter in her life, five years as an accomplished Executive Recruiter. In 2006 she began focusing on her first love, art. The following year she began exhibiting her work in galleries in Atlanta. During this time she also met her husband and in 2009 became mother to son, Holden. In 2010 her husband's job brought the family of three to the Chicagoland area where she works from her home studio.
Artist Statement
2012: my art is evolving, and so must my statement..say tuned for something more defined...
2006-2011 Artist Statement:
Christina
Loraine’s art is best described as a juxtaposition of beauty and grime. She has
always seen the dualism inherent in all things in life and through her art hopes
to show that both sides are reliant upon the other. She’s drawn to subjects
that initially seem to be at one extreme or the other: pretty roses and gritty
motorcycles, for example. Having a severe astigmatism all her life has also
aided in her artistic perspective. Christina prefers to
paint in dim light where shadow and light can play an active part in the
creation process. Being self taught, Christina has developed her own unique
style and technique; she enjoys painting with her finger tips and works
primarily with acrylic and paper on canvas.
More, More, More!
- Sacred Art
4619 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago IL
{originals for sale at an awesome art shop in the Lincoln Square neighborhood}
- Email: christinaloraine@gmail.com
- Etsy Store
- Facebook: Christina Loraine Art
- Twitter: @christinalart
Past Exhibits & Events
Group Art Exhibit 12.2011- 1.2012
Desdimi Gallery
Chicago, IL
Art Festivals & Events, Kankakee IL, Spring/Summer of 2011 :
"Rock the Stacks" 5/2011
"Strawberry Jazz Festival" 6/2011
"Schuyler Live" June-September 2011
"Merchant Street Music Festival" 7/2011
"Fall Art Stroll" 9/2011
Abstracts of Love, Group Show 2.2010 - 3.2010
The Rites of Spring: Four Artists- Four Mediums 3.19.09 - 4.30.09
Defoor Centre Gallery
Atlanta, GA
Off the Wall, Group Art Show 11.15.08
Defoor Centre Gallery
Atlanta, GA
Employee’s Picks Group Show 6.14.2008
MINT Gallery, Atlanta GA
It's only Rock 'n Roll Group Art Show 1.26.2008
curated by Christina Loraine
MINT Gallery, Atlanta GA
Off the Wall Group Show 11.17.2007
Defoor Centre Gallery, Atlanta GA
Haunted Art Show 10.26.2007
dooGallery, Atlanta GA
MIXT Group Art Show 8.25.2007
MINT Gallery, Atlanta GA
Group Art Show 8.18.2007
dooGallery, Atlanta GA
Tiki Tiki Tiki Group Art Show 8.11.2007
dooGallery, Atlanta GA
Go Skate Deck Group Art Show 6.23.2007
dooGallery, Atlanta GA
