The Art...

The themes in Chris’ work are quite varied.  They are sometimes profound and poetic - themes that are often not translatable into words.  Many of his images deal with the ideas of time, distress, decay, and aging - the evaporative power of art.  Frequently the pieces, have no definitive preparatory vision, and will develop themselves once the paint touches the canvas.


Artist’s statement: “I would describe my work as a carefully balanced and colorful abstract depiction of distressed emotion that doesn’t give itself away at first viewing.  The longer the work is hanging on the wall, the more the content is revealed.”


Chris has many works in private collections along the US west coast. 

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Name: Chris Chartier

Hometown: Portland, OR

Email: chris.chartier@gmail.com




Profile...

A native of Oregon, Chris Chartier received his BA in Applied Arts from Portland State University in 1998.  Chris grew up in the Portland area until 1998, at which time he relocated to San Diego for six years to pursue a computer engineering career.  In 2004, he moved back to Portland and has since become an active member of the local art community, participating in the Portland Pearl District’s monthly 1st Thursday event, and other local art expositions.



The Artist