Initial studies included a major in Fine Arts at Melbourne University, with my ensuing careers being in Teaching and the Law. Returning to art practice, I studied for several years with John Lawry focusing on impressionistic interiors and streetscapes.

 

A yearning for more experimentation led to a move in an abstract direction, enhanced by membership of Creative Space Abstract Art Group Hawthorn, an experimental and process focused group of like-minded artists, with Raphael Zimmerman as our mentor.

 

My current focus is Moroccan inspired abstract art, often using collage and mixed media with its many creative possibilities. Found papers such as discarded tickets, catalogues, old newspapers, magazines, give a cross section of and insight into places and lives and it is fascinating to incorporate some of the grit, grain and texture of these otherwise discarded, waste materials into my paintings. Sometimes the collage can inspire or enhance a "story," sometimes it serves to provide another textural ground to further work upon and provoke a new direction. I am interested too, in the lovely combination of cold wax, oils and collage to create layers, depth and complexity.

 

The recent move in a lyrical abstract direction has provided the challenges of producing art with more emotive content using highly charged colours to engage the viewer in my personal vision.

 

Christine Sender

 

 

Curriculum Vitae:

 

Personal Details

Christine Sender

christinesender101@gmail.com

Instagram: @christinesenderart

 

Summary Artists Statement

Christine Sender is an emerging artist working in mixed media including acrylic, oil and cold wax and collage.  She works in a subjective abstract style, using vibrant colour and layering to create an emotive response in the viewer.

 

Education and Studies

Tertiary:

B.A Dip.Ed. (Major in Fine Arts) Melbourne University; LLB (Monash).

 

Further studies in art:

Coursera: Post-war Abstract Painting (MOMA, online studies).

Hiltrud Barfus, The Hut Gallery Ferntree Gully (Life drawing)

Sherbrooke Art Society: various studies in oil painting

Alvaro Castagnet: Watercolour workshop.

Titane Laurent: Abstract workshop

John Lawry, JL Art: attended classes for over 8 years with John: studies in oil painting techniques.

Raphael Zimmerman, tuition in abstract, Hawthorn Art Centre

Lynette Reid: workshop in abstract arti

 

Group Exhibitions

2000: Open Studios and Exhibition, Burrinja Gallery, Yarra Ranges

2001: Open Studios and Exhibition, Burrinja Gallery, Yarra Ranges

2002: Open Studios and Exhibition, Burrinja Gallery, Yarra Ranges

2011:  A Passion for Paint 1, Chapel off Chapel Gallery

2012: A Passion for Paint 2, Chapel off Chapel Gallery

2013: A Brush with Paint (City of Kingston Art Gallery)

2013: Art Town, Chapel off Chapel, City of Stonnington

2014: Art Town, Chapel off Chapel, City of Stonnington

2015: Art Town, Chapel off Chapel, City of Stonnington

2015: Rotary Art Exhibition Camberwell

2016: Rotary Art Exhibition Camberwell

2020 Rotary Albert Park Secondary College

2020- 2024: Blue Thumb Online Art Gallery

2021: Linden Gallery: Postcard Show

2022: Linden Gallery: Postcard Show

2023: Swan Street Gallery: Synergy: group show

2023: Hawthorn Artist Society: Summer Salon

2023: Linden Art Gallery: Postcard Show

2024 Hawthorn Artists Society Summer Salon

2024 Linden Gallery Postcard show

2024 Artemisia Gallery – group show with 2 collegues: “It Goes Without Saying.”

2024: Artemisia Gallery – group show with Creative Space HAwthorn

2024 Sol Gallery group show

2025 Artemisia Gallery; From the Studio Group Exhibition

2026 Sol Gallery: Abstract Artists Never Sleep – group show.

2026: Hawthorn Artists Society: Spring Salon – group show

2026: Linden Gallery Postcard Show

 

Memberships

Hawthorn Artist Society

Malvern Artist Society

Creative Space Hawthorn