Artist Statement for Christopher E. Harrison

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My visions are inspired by the earth, sea and sky. My work, which I have coined the term "Proto biomorphisms" features paintings with amoeba-like shapes with densely textured backgrounds. "Proto biomorphisms" are a common ancestor of a set of related visual art styles that merge into a singular, albeit simplified graphic language that revisits a primal even dreamlike vision of sensual and spiritual sensations.  I combine early 20th century Surrealists' fantastical visual imagery from the subconscious mind with primitive cave drawing along with the visual improv of graffiti and hip-hop.

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Columbus College of Art and Design Columbus, OH Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree - 1987

Art Academy University San Francisco, CA Graduate Program Masters of Fine Arts Degree

 

Public Art Commissions:

·   Kingfield Neighborhood Association - 2005 Mural Project Commission - Minneapolis, MN

·   Eastside Food Coop - 2006 Public Art Commission -- Minneapolis, MN

·    Webber Camden Neighborhood - 2006 Public Art Commission - Minneapolis, MN

Art Exhibitions:

Group Exhibits:

• Hamline University - Race and Identity Exhibit 2007 - St. Paul, MN
• Minneapolis Foundation - Race and Identity Exhibit 2007 - Minneapolis, MN
• Homewood Studios /Dual Exhibit 2006 - Minneapolis, MN
• St. Paul Foundation Art Exhibition /Group Exhibit 2006 - St Paul, MN
• Cargill Foundation Art Exhibition /Group Exhibit 2006 - Minneapolis, MN
• Afrofuturism National Art Exhibition /Group Exhibit 2005 - Minneapolis, MN
• Arad Biennale International Art Exhibition 2005 - Arad, Judetul Arad, Romania
• Dunn Brothers Local Flavor Exhibition (Juried - Best in Show Award) 2004 - Minneapolis, MN
• Hot Summer Jazz Festival Exhibition (Juried - Best in Show Award ) 2004 - Minneapolis, MN
• Gallery Forty-Seven Group Exhibition 2004 - London, England
• The Lennox Gallery Group Exhibition 2004 - London, England
• Art-A-Whirl/Group Exhibit 2004, 2005 - Minneapolis, MN
• Firehouse Gallery Group Exhibition 2003 - London, England
• IAM 2003 JVC Jazz Festival Group Exhibition 2003 - New York City, NY
• Art Action Network Gallery Exhibition 2003 - San Francisco, CA

Solo Exhibits:

•  Obsidian Arts 2004 - Minneapolis, MN   · Tyler Street Gallery 2005 - Minneapolis, MN

•  Art In The Mayor's Office   2006 - Minneapolis, MN

 

Grants:

•  Minnesota State Arts Board 2006 - Community Cultural Partnership Grant

 

Organizations:

• Northside Arts Collective - Minneapolis, MN - Board of Directors 2006-Present

• TAWU Artist Group - Minneapolis, MN

• Visual Artist Focus Group - Minneapolis, MN

 

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