Christina Graf's Mixed Media Art Explores Nature, Healing, and Resilience
Using natural elements such as split maple burl, river stones, and rusted metal, Christina Graf crafts mixed media pieces that embody themes of resilience, memory, and healing. Her body of work, which includes "The Shaman's Tool Kit," responds to modern challenges like the pandemic and climate change. With over 30 years of experience, Graf has exhibited in various locations, including the Netherlands, Seoul, and three museums in the U.S. She collaborates with Denise Bibro Fine Art as an associate artist, is a published poet, and serves as the poetry editor for Gallery & Studio journal. Her tactile-focused pieces, like "Nine Kinds of Talismans" and "The Cruciform of Peace," draw inspiration from nature, with additional works showcased on Artsy.net.
Key facts
- Christina Graf uses natural materials like split maple burl, river stones, and rusted metal in her mixed media art.
- Her series "The Shaman's Tool Kit" from two years ago explores themes of healing and shamanism.
- Graf has exhibited for over 30 years, with shows in the Netherlands, Seoul, Korea, and the U.S.
- She is an associate artist with Denise Bibro Fine Art.
- Graf is a published poet and poetry editor for Gallery & Studio journal of the arts.
- Her artworks respond to contemporary issues such as the pandemic, wars, and climate change.
- Graf's pieces include "Nine Kinds of Talismans" (18" x 18" x 1") and "Mending the Past" (8" x 8" x 1").
- She describes art-making as a curative process that offers empathy and healing.
Entities
Artists
- Christina Graf
Institutions
- Denise Bibro Fine Art
- Gallery & Studio journal of the arts
- Artsy.net
Locations
- Netherlands
- Seoul
- Korea
- New York City
- U.S.