Featured image: Waters Spirit, Christine Alfery, 2022, water media, 15 x 15 in. / 38.1 x 38.1 cm.
Christine Alfery's artistry in watermedia is a bold declaration of freedom and exploration.
Christine Alfery is an artist known for her vivid watermedia paintings that are abstract, narrative, and characterized by bold colors and forms.
Her artworks, characterized by their vibrant colors and abstract forms, push the boundaries of traditional watercolor techniques. Each painting is an individual journey, a visual story that invites viewers to interpret and engage with the canvas on an intimate level.
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Along the Shore, Christine Alfery, 2023, watermedia, 30 x 30 in. / 76.2 x 76.2 cm.
"Along the Shore" presents a lively interplay of colors and shapes, capturing the essence of coastal vibrancy. Alfery's artistry effuses a sense of movement, as if the elements themselves are dancing along the water's edge. This work is a celebration of nature's spontaneity, with every brushstroke and hue contributing to the overall dynamism of the seascape.
Pilated, Christine Alfery, 2022, water media, 32 x 42 in. / 81.28 x 106.68 cm.
In "Pilated," Alfery captures the raw energy and spirit of a bird, using splashes of watermedia to create a figure that is both recognizable and enigmatic. The bird's essence is conveyed through the contrast of bold strokes and subtle nuances, creating a composition that is as wild as it is calculated. This piece exemplifies the artist's ability to distill movement and life into an abstract form that resonates with vitality.
Scared Places, Christine Alfery, 2023, watermedia on paper, 16 x 16 in. / 40.64 x 40.64 cm.
"Scared Places" is a whimsical confluence of shapes, patterns, and colors that merge to form a sacred and serene space. The abstract representation challenges the viewer to find their own meaning within the chaos, encouraging a contemplation of the sacred spaces we hold dear. Alfery's use of watermedia in this piece adds a fluidity and depth that enhances the mystical quality of the work.
Christine Alfery's creations are more than just abstract paintings; they are narratives without words, stories told through the rhythm of color and the freedom of the canvas. Works like "Along the Shore," "Pilated," and "Scared Places" stand out as bold statements of individuality and expression, inviting us into a world where the abstract becomes palpable and the intangible is vividly brought to life.
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Quartz Wall, Christine Alfery, 2023, acrylic and watercolor, 13 x 13 in. / 33.02 x 33.02 cm.
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