Christi Beckmann Profile Page
Christi Beckmann
About the Artist
I WORK AT THE INTERSECTION OF FIBER,PAINTS, STITCHING,AND ABSTRACTION.
I PREFER TO WORK ABSTRACT BECAUSE I HAVE NEVER WANTED TO BE FENCED IN. I ALSO ENJOY CREATING VISUAL COMMENTARIES AND USE TEXT IN MY ART.
I WORK IN AN ALMOST COMPLETELY IMPROVISATIONAL STYLE LETTING THE MOMENT AND MATERIALS CREATE THE EXPERIENCE.
I AM ALSO EXPLORING THE ROAD THAT CONNECTS ART AND FASHION BY EXPERIMENTING WITH WEARABLES AND ACCESSORIES. THE HUMAN BODY MAKES FOR AN EXCELLENT CANVAS. INSTEAD OF FOLLOWING TRENDS, I PREFER TO START THEM.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE-CHEMISTRY/MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY. FORMAL CAREER-HOSPITAL WORK, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, AND PHARMACEUTICALS.
IN MY SPARE TIME I RIDE MY HORSE AND HIKE IN THE MOUNTAINS.
I AM MARRIED AND LIVE ON SOME ACREAGE WITH MANY WONDERFUL FURRY "CHILDREN".
HAND DYED AND COMMERCIAL COTTEN, POLYESTER,VINYL,SPRAY PAINT, ACRYLICS, MARKERS,OIL STICKS,STITCHING

Next Meeting

"The Importance of Creating Your Own Individual Style "
Carol Mier
May 21, 2012

Carol Mier has had her own successful Fashion Design Studio and Gallery for 13 years and has been designing for local fashionistas as well as prominant socialites, entertainers, and high end boutiques.  You can check out her website at www.carolmierfashion.com


 

Meeting Location

3rd Monday of each month
January - November
7 PM - 9 PM

Westminster City Park
Recreation Center
10455 Sheridan Blvd.
Westminster, Colorado

Visitors always welcome!