ARTIST’S
BIOGRAPHY
Christine Claringbold
Christine
Claringbold, a native Oregonian, began painting in 1994,
while living in Montana and awaiting the birth of her daughter,
Tangereen Velveteen.
Needing
a way to express her powerful emotions, she grabbed the
first blank “canvas” she could find, which happened
to be a vintage hardshell suitcase with the Greyhound tags
still attached - it had accompanied her on many travels.
The front panel of the suitcase soon became a wild exploration
of color and pattern.
In the
years since, Christine has continued to embrace the concept
of using recycled and reclaimed materials as her canvases,
including a box of old records donated by a friend
of a friend. With records, Christine discovered her ability
to create mandalas, and this has become the basis of her
work.
Christine
started painting murals in 1997, and the interior of her
Portland home, adorned with psychedelic mandalas on walls
and ceilings, has been featured on HGTV's "Look What
I Did." She has also appeared on an episode of HGTV's
"That's Clever!"
Eye
Pop Art was launched in 2003, featuring mandala art and
accessories made from recycled vinyl records. Christine
sells her work at boutiques, art walks, craft shows, and
online through Etsy.com. She also produces wholesale orders
for recycled-arts galleries throughout the US and in the
UK and Canada.
Christine
is the Program Coordinator for Trillium
Artisans, a nonprofit microenterprise support organization
assisting low-income craftspeople who create with recycled
and reclaimed materials. Christine is also one of Trillium's
artisan members and her work can be found at their showroom
in SE Portland.
Always
inspired by children's art, Christine volunteered for eight
years for the PTA's parent-led art program at Duniway Elementary
School, including three years as program chair.
She
has taught art and ceramics for several SUN (Schools Uniting
Neighborhoods) programs. She has led arts residencies and
taught mandala workshops for Portland Parks and Recreation,
Portland Public Schools, the Centennial School District,
the Regional Arts and Culture Council, Tucker-Maxon Oral
School, Art Adventures at Oregon College of Art and Craft,
and the Henry Street School for International Studies in
New York City.
Christine
currently teaches classes for the DIY
Lounge and for Duniway Elementary's after school program.
Plus, she is a background singer for the indie rock band
Dartgun &
the Vignettes.
Web:
www.eyepopart.com
Shop: http://eyepopart.etsy.com
Blog: http://eyepopart.blogspot.com
Phone: 503-774-1407
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