Christy Hopkins//Artist Statement
I paint intuitively. I almost never have a roadmap going in. The painting becomes alive in my process and layer making. Then in finding the story and building it out.
My biggest motivation is the work itself. It’s crucial for me to recognize that exact moment where I know intuitively which way to go, to release control and let the painting guide me. That is when the piece and I become connected.
I have boundless energy and feelings to express; and painting is my language.
The textures are endless and overlapping as Christy’s paintings are made in layers. Layer making is critical to her process as the work changes and develops as each new layer comes alive.
Christy was featured in ArtFOLIO2021, “One of the World’s Most Exciting Artists” collection. This is a curated publication that has a collection of the best in abstract and contemporary work as decided on by a jury of professional artists, museum curators, gallery owners, art consultants & collectors.
Recently, Christy’s art was featured in Vogue Living’s March 2024 edition. And her art has caught the eye of renowned art critic , Jerry Saltz!
Currently exhibiting at Mash Gallery in Los Angeles and several group shows. She has an upcoming solo show at Domicile Gallery in Seattle, and has exhibited at Laguna Art Gallery in Orange County, CA.
Christy also just exhibited in “The Other Art Fair” LA sponsored by Saatchi Art. This is an international art fair featuring a global collection of emerging talent. Her show was highly successful having almost sold out her booth! She also has been shown in Seattle at local venues, and is booking upcoming shows.