Kelowna, BC
website:www.clkstudio.com
Christina Leinemann Knittel lives and works in Kelowna, BC. Always a creative soul, she chose to further her education in visual arts after high school. She received her BFA at the University of British Columbia in 2006. Upon graduation Christina received a Campus Enhancement Award that purchased of one of her paintings for the University's public collection.
A prolific and motivated artist she has served on the board for the Livessence Society, is involved in organizing art events and participates in exhibitions on a regular basis. She is excited about the many exciting events planned for 2011.
Negative space, collage and subtle layering of colour and texture interact with one another on the picture plane to evoke a playful sense of discovery. Themes I explore relate to natural and home environments with a sense of wonder and amazement about our surroundings.
I typically create in an intuitive manner and my work is often informed by what speaks to me in the moment, allowing the surface of the canvas to guide my hand in the placement of paint, paper and colour. This approach allows for spontaneity and exploration in my creative process. I collect fabric, paper, information and other objects to have an abundance of inspiring materials on hand.