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Christine Clark is a distinguished Edinburgh-based artist whose painting practice observes the beauty of the human spirit as it returns to nature for renewal. Since graduating from Edinburgh College of Art in 2006 with a BA (Hons) in Drawing and Painting, Christine has widely exhibited internationally in group and solo shows across London, France, Washington, and Edinburgh. Her mystical work creates intimate narratives suspended in time that contemplate the land and our deep connection to nature.
The Artistic Vision of Christine
Christine's paintings invite viewers to travel in space, time, and memory through a continual process of discovery. Her work reflects the entanglement of collective moments, memories, connections to place, and the inherent poetry of the land. She explores the small intricacies of life—from the perfume of a flower and the touch of fabric to the changing of the seasons or the sound of music—creating an intertwined relationship between place, memory, and imagination that flows seamlessly throughout her paintings.
Notable Commissions and Collections
Christine's talent has been recognized by prominent figures and establishments. In 2024, she was commissioned by musician Kelly Jones of Stereophonics to design the artwork for his solo album 'Inevitable Incredible'. That same year, Edinburgh's luxury W Hotel approached her to create a bespoke piece for their penthouse suite as part of the St James redevelopment. Her work also appears in the Art in Healthcare collection at Rohallion Unit in Perthshire (2019) and has been commissioned for the NHS Rohallion Care Clinic in Perth (2016) and the Rooftop rest suite at G & V Hotel in Edinburgh (2015).
Exhibition History and Teaching
Throughout her career, Christine has presented numerous exhibitions, including solo shows such as "Sacred Scents" at Morningside Gallery, Edinburgh (2018) and at Scotland Art in Glasgow (2016). Her work has been selected for prestigious group exhibitions including Inception at Dalkeith Palace (2023), Hampstead Heath Art Fair in London (2022), and she was shortlisted for the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition in London (2019). In addition to her artistic practice, Christine returned to Edinburgh College of Art as a tutor in 2021, sharing her expertise with a new generation of artists while continuing to work from her studio in central Edinburgh.