Christine Morrow

Abstract Artist Creating Art that Crosses Dimensions

in the Space Between 2 D and 3 D

with a Fusion of Painting and Sculpture

I am an interdisciplinary artist who pushes the boundaries between 2D and 3D, creating innovative sculptural wall art. By seamlessly integrating both traditional and experimental materials, I craft dynamic pieces that balance texture and color to form visually captivating art that evolves and engages with every shift in light.  My work blends my enduring passions for art and science, manifesting in attention-grabbing experiences through a rich depth of color, texture, and light interaction. I invite observation from multiple perspectives, offering a visual dialogue between form, colo and light.

I originally trained in New York City at the Fashion Institute for Technology (FIT) in textile design and technology. I interned at Jack Lenor Larsen’s design studio. Larsen’s studio is based on his pioneering traditional and abstract fabric weaving methods where I learned these techniques. I have a background in fine art and design, and bring both technical acuity and an unbridled spirit of wonder and discovery to all of my creations. I left the design world to study in California, travel in the western United States, and received my Master’s degree in Science Education. I maintained my passion for art honing my skills in watercolor painting, paper making, and bookmaking arts.

My life experiences led me to reside in Colorado where I am continually inspired by the Rocky Mountains and the skies above. My art is an invitation to consider the fluent language of nature, the beauty in form and the symphony of color and shape gifted to us by the world itself. This is the reference for my creativity. I use multiple mediums to create compositions that express my love of color, texture, and the natural world.

About Bellissima Impressions

There are two main reasons I love abstract art. Firstly, it stands the test of time and does not go “stale”. Secondly, to echo the words of abstract impressionist painter Arshile Gorky, the process of making abstract art allows me to see and feel what cannot be seen physically with my own eyes. Color stimulates my creativity, which leads me to experiment and blend a variety of colors and textures into an endless number of compositions. I have painted realism including landscapes, portraits and still life throughout grade school, college and beyond. While painting realism, I felt like I was painting by someone else’s rules. To me, this is restricting. Abstract art allows me an endless freedom to create. There are no rules to comply with, no judgement, and no expectations of what my art “should” look like. My art is deeply personal to me, the creator, and to the viewer.

In the Renaissance period, Italy was the main center of artistic development. The Italian word Bellissima translates to “beautiful, lovely, and wonderful” in English. With a nod to my Italian heritage, I found it fitting to name my art practice Bellissima Impressions, with the aim to have my art leave a lovely lasting impression on the viewer.

What motivates me?

I am intuitively driven to keep pushing my artist evolution in different directions.

There is a little element of surprise and challenge while working on each piece, that’s a fun part.

A few masters from the past that inspire me….M.C. Escher, Georgia O’Keefe, Joan Miro, Charley Harper, Joseph Holmes (photographer)