CV 2008
Caroline Christie, Western Australian Artist
Expressionist Action Painter



Solo Exhibitions

We are never without circles; glorious circles are everywhere - in the eyes that see us, the center of flowers, interconnecting circles, wheels that turn, in the molecules that bind us and the spiraling cycles of our lives. I suspect that connection to self equals' connection to all things.

My work with circles is a process of exploration and restoration to connection; to complete my circle perhaps. The self and the ‘selves' within – the circles in my paintings represent self or the aspects of self.

Accessing the work
Look at yourself looking – what do you notice?

I ask my friends and patrons to try to observe themselves as they take in the visual stimuli: the colors, patterns, textures and compositions. Without judgment note your responses, your body, your emotions and how your mind reacts.

My art has been the vehicle by which I access and document my psychology. I have learned to innately trust the moment, my medium and see what we have created together. This is my direct gateway to the ever evolving discovery of truth. The visual happenings captured on the surface of the canvases offer clues and pathways deeper into the self.

‘Where we had thought to travel outward, we will come to the centre of our own existence. And where we had thought to be alone, we will be with all the world.' Joseph Campbell, The Power of Myth

Background
Born 19 December 1969 in South Africa.

Education
1986 Completed TE in South Africa with distinctions in both Fine Art and History of Art.
1987-88 University of Cape Town BA Architecture.
1989-91 University of Cape Town Bachelor of Art, Major History of Art.

Experience
1992-96 Worked and later managed a family business dealing in art and jewelry. [Specializing in African art and contemporary South African art and design]
May 1996 Immigrated to Perth Australia.
1996-2005 Created and directed Code Red Art Gallery and Code Orange Design.
Caroline Christie has been painting since childhood and over the past years between running her reputable art gallery and interior design businesses. Code was sold in June 2005 and Christie has since been working full time as an artist from her studio at home.

BMW Solo Exhibition

Moores Contemporary Art Building