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ABOUT Chris

Chris Chrysler is a multi-media artist who has been professionally creating in Eastern Ontario, Canada for nearly two decades.  Located a short drive from Ottawa's busy city center, Chris draws inspiration from the dynamic contrasts of her surroundings, infusing her pieces with a variety of rural and urban influences.​

 

With a keen focus on exploring the intricate connections between home and personal identity, Chris' artistic journey is guided by a feminist perspective that delves into the nuances of human experience.  Her diverse body of work navigates the evolving definition of home across different stages of life, unraveling the complex web of internal and external influences that shape our understanding of this fundamental and self-defining concept. Additionally, her art serves as a reflective mirror of her own experiences and emotions, conveyed through a range of mediums including paintings, sculptures, and intricate assemblages.​

 

At the heart of Chris’ creative philosophy lies a commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive space for individuals to explore their own identities and experiences. From highly textured contemporary portraits or collage to expansive florals and landscapes, each original piece serves as a testament to the complex interplay of internal and external forces shaping our understanding of self and place.  

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Chris is a full-time post-secondary professor of fine art and former art curator. She lives on a 37 acre flower and alpaca farm where she paints, plants, and ponders her place in the world around her. Her work has been exhibited in Canada and the United States, and is held in private collections across North America, Europe, and Australia.

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Curriculum vitae 

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​In addition to her artistic practice, Christina is a dedicated educator and consultant, specializing in arts-based wellness and community outreach initiatives. She has curated countless exhibitions for other artists and developed art outreach programs for the Department of National Defense and various community organizations.

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EXHIBITIONS & SHOWINGS

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2021      Floral Explorations, On the Wall Gallery, Medium Effort, Brockville ON

2019     Mixed Media Reflections, Medium Effort—'On the Wall' Gallery Brockville, ON

2019     Great Escapes II, The Galleries, Brockville ON

2017     Great Escapes, Brockville Arts Centre, Brockville ON

2015     Paint by Number, Brockville Arts Centre, Brockville ON

2014     By Land or By Sea, Brockville Arts Centre, Brockville ON

2013     Forest Walk, YES! Gallery, Brockville ON

2012     Tea for Two, The Community Gallery, Brockville ON

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GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2025     Annual Juried Exhibition, Cline House Gallery, Cornwall ON

2024     Renewal, Melt Studio, Picton ON

2024    Teapot, Monsky Creations Gallery, Merrickville  ON

2024     1000 Islands Life, Fulford Place Museum, Brockville  ON

2022     I'm Fine and Other Lies We Tell Ourselves (with Fraser Radford), The Galleries, Brockville ON

2021     Pixels and Paint (with B. Fawcett), Spencerville Mill and Museum, Spencerville ON

2019     Abstracts of the 1000 Islands, The Galleries, Brockville ON

2018     Away From Here- Faculty Exhibition, Marianne van Silfhout Gallery, Brockville ON

2018     Biggies, Cailuan Gallery, Ingleside ON

2017     Healing Tiles, Brockville General Hospital, Brockville ON

2016     Refugee Welcome, Brockville Country Club, Brockville ON

2016     Fine Arts Faculty Exhibition, SLC Library Exhibition Space, Brockville ON

2014     1000 Little Images, Traveling Exhibition, New York & Los Angeles USA

2014     Inspired, Marianne van Silfhout Gallery, Brockville ON

2013     Art & Wellness, Royal Brock, Brockville ON

2013     Strange Beings, Marianne van Silfhout Gallery, Brockville ON

2013     Annual Exhibition, Varley Gallery, Unionville ON

2012     Cornwall Art in the Park, Cornwall ON

2012     Monumental- Large Scale Drawings, St. Lawrence College, Brockville ON

2012     Art & Wellness, Royal Brock, Brockville ON

2011      Spirit & Art, Tyendinaga Community Centre, Tyendinaga ON

 

 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE IN THE ARTS

 St. Lawrence College, Brockville, ON

  • Creative Practice 1 & 2: Concept Development, Project Planning, Exhibition Preparation

  • Drawing & Design 1 & 2: Observational & Interpretive Techniques

  • Introduction to Paint Mediums & Techniques

  • Professional Practice 1 & 2: Marketing, Business Development, Arts Leadership, Exhibition, Portfolio

  • Painting (Oils & Advanced Oils)

  • Experimental Media: 2D & 3D Design

  • Experimental Media: Digital Media

  • Mixed Media

  • Photography

  • Business of Art

  • Studio I & II

  • Wellness (Musical Theatre Performance)

 

GP Art Studio

  • Intuitive Painting Retreats

 

PROFESSIONAL ARTS EXPERIENCE

  • Faculty, Visual & Creative Arts—Fine Arts | St. Lawrence College | 2014–Present

  • Creative Consultant & Custom Creative Services | Arts Think Creative, TCC | 2007–Present

  • Art Outreach Consultant | Department of National Defense, CFB Kingston | 2018–2020

  • Program Coordinator | 1000 Islands Summer School of the Arts, SLC | 2016–2022

  • Program Coordinator | Visual & Creative Arts—Fine Arts, SLC | 2015–2022

  • Community Outreach | Marianne van Silfhout Gallery, SLC | 2015–2018

  • Curator | Marianne van Silfhout Gallery, SLC | 2013–2018

  • Social Media Technologist | Visual & Creative Arts—Fine Arts, SLC | 2012–2013

  • Owner, GP Art Studio | 2007–2012

 

VOLUNTEER & ARTS LEADERSHIP ROLES

  • Board of Directors | Spencerville Mill and Museum | 2022–Present

  • Provincial Committee Member | inSol, OPSEU/SEFPO | 2018–2024

  • Board of Directors, Chair—Fundraising Sub-Committee | Arts Council of the Thousand Islands | 2016–2017

  • Affiliate Member | Arts Council of the Thousand Islands | 2013–2015

 

ARTS EDUCATION

  • Creative & Visual Arts—Fine Arts Diploma (Distinction) | St. Lawrence College | 2013

  • General Arts & Science Diploma (Distinction) | St. Lawrence College | 2012

 

ARTS AWARDS & RECOGNITION​

  • Cline House Gallery- Juror's Choice: "Phoenix Rising" | 2025

  • Published Illustrations: Cover art- "Sally's Closet" | 2020

  • Royal Canadian Navy Commendation | 2019

  • Published Illustrations: "Mindful Journey Oracle Deck" | 2018

  • SLC Fine Arts Award | 2013

  • SLC Fine Arts Alumni Award: "Nameless Here Forever More" | 2013

© 2025 Chris Chrysler  All Rights Reserved.

"I would like to express my gratitude to all the First Nation, Métis and Inuit who have been traditional and contemporary stewards of this land we call Canada.

I acknowledge that I live and create on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, Kanien'Kehaka, Haudenosaunee, and Oneida Peoples, as well as the Upper Canada Treaties that bind us together. I pay my respects to Elders past, present, and emerging, and recognize their deep connection to Turtle Island and their tireless efforts in caring for and preserving this land since time immemorial.  As an artist and visitor on this land, I understand my responsibility to uplift Indigenous voices where possible, and I am committed to deepening my understanding of local Indigenous peoples and their cultures."

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