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ART MEDIUM:
Mixed Media
Painting
ARTIST'S STATEMENT:
My works are transcribes of reality; riddled with the surreal images that inundate my conscious and subconscious. Subjects and concepts constantly evolve with interests; varying from introspective narratives to esoteric commentaries. Mixed media acrylics combined with collage assemblages, text, iconography, found objects and anything I get my hands on, are my palette's choice; broadening the gambit of communicative approaches from speed and instinctive improvisation to methodical premeditation. Influences are Abstract Expressionism, Abstract Surrealism, Futurism, Cubism and Pop Art; style is incidental to the message.
ARTIST'S BIOGRAPHY:
A conceptualist and student of design, Christian Perkins is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana who dually resides both in his hometown and his residence in Houston, Texas. Christian was born into a family rich in Jazz and hometown tradition. His grandfather, Alvin Alcorn played trumpet with Kid Ory and Papa Celestin; his uncle Sam Alcorn, played trumpet with Duke Ellington's band; and his godfather, Ellis Marsalis, is Wynton Marsalis' father. He attended De La Salle High School and later studied Advertising Art, at Prairie View A&M University . Although initial interests and pursuits dictated a career in graphic design, fine art has always been the artist's true passion.
While in college, he studied painting and design under Rev. Dr. Clarence Talley. It is here that the artist's earlier works, which predominantly entailed pen and ink, pencil renderings and collages, would become a continuing exploration of color, emotion and individual imagination. In all of his creat
ions, Christian strives to create works that are exemplary of the life giving energy that emanates from everyone and everything. His works are sold to both private and corporate buyers, both locally and nationally.
CURRENT WORK:
Art I,II,III,IV Teacher
CAREER BACKGROUND:
Art I,II,III,IV Teacher.
Certified Teacher. Generalist 4-8
Certified Art Teacher EC-12
Bachelor of Arts. Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX.
EXHIBITIONS:
Current Exhibitions:
January 19th, 2008. Art Walk. Simply Art Gallery . 10am-5:30pm. Simply Art Gallery . The gallery is located @ 2425 Strand . Galveston, TX 77550 .
January 10th - 25th, 2008. 6:30pm-10pm. Vineyard on the Square presents: A collaborative exhibition of new works from artists Christian Perkins and Nicole Bent. Located @ 16135 City Walk Blvd. SugarLand, TX 77478.
Upcoming Exhibitions:
February 1st - 28th, 2008. The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. (5A)12th Annual Citywide Exhibition. I will be exhibiting at the following locations throughout the entire month of February 2008:
Rice University
6100 South Main Street
Houston, TX
(Opening reception Feb 1st. 6pm-10pm.)
Located in the Farnsworth Pavilion, Rice Memorial Center
The Museum of Cultural Arts, Houston
908 Wood Street
Houston, TX 77002
(Opening reception: Feb. 7th 6pm-9pm.)
The Contemporary Arts Museum, Houston
5216 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, TX 77006
(Opening reception: Feb 21st 6:30pm-10:00pm)
COVA
5555 Washington Avenue
Houston, TX 77005
(Enjoy the taste of scores of fine wine, live jazz and some of my jazz art.)
JP Morgan/Chase
Heritage Gallery
600 Travis St.
Houston, TX 77005
(Works will be on display at their downtown location.)
March 1st, 2008. Art Walk. Simply Art Gallery . 10am-5:30pm. Come and purchase some of my original abstractions @ Simply Art Gallery . The gallery is located @ 2425 Strand . Galveston, TX 77550 .
Past Exhibitions:
2007
January 27th, 2007. Art Walk. Simply Art Gallery. 10am-6pm. The gallery is located @ 2425 Strand. Galveston, TX 77550.
February 1st-28th, 2007. Featured Artist Exhibition. Simply Art Gallery. Purchase Christian's newest original creations exclusively @ Simply Art Gallery. These works are done in tribute to Black History and Jazz.The gallery is located @ 2425 Strand. Galveston, TX 77550.
February 17th, 2007. 6pm-10pm. Passion Refaite. Elder Street Gallery. Ten exciting artists: Julian Palacios, Christian Perkins, Alissa Fereday, Iskra Ivanova, Ludmila Ivanova, Susan Goettsche, Julia Sinelnikova, Mehak Bagai, Lolet Boutté and Victoria Lewelling, will display some of their latest works. The gallery is located @ 1101 Elder Street. Suite 109. Houston, TX 77007.
March 1st, 2007. The Ides of March: An Exploration in the Duality of Expressionism. Eastman-Smith Gallery. 6pm-10pm. Group Exhibition. The gallery is located @ 4920 Center Street. Houston, TX. 77007.
March 17th, 2007. Art Walk. Simply Art Gallery. 10:30am-6:30pm. Come and purchase some of my original abstractio
ns @ Simply Art Gallery. The gallery is located @ 2425 Strand. Galveston, TX 77550.
March 31st-April 6th, 2007. 2pm-9pm. 2nd Annual Spring Open Studio Tour. Elder Street Gallery. The gallery is located @ 1101 Elder Street. Suite 109. Houston, TX 77007.
April 12th-27th, 2007. Abstract Thoughts from Realism to Conceptualism. Eastman-Smith Gallery. Reception 6pm-10pm. Group Exhibition. The gallery is located @ 4920 Center Street. Houston, TX. 77007.
April 28th, 2007. Art Walk. Simply Art Gallery. 10:30am-6:30pm. Come and purchase some of my original abstractions @ Simply Art Gallery. The gallery is located @ 2425 Strand. Galveston, TX 77550.
May 10th, 2007. Mini-May Show. Eastman-Smith Gallery. 6pm-10pm. Group Exhibition. The gallery is located @ 4920 Center Street. Houston, TX. 77007
July 6th-August 5th, 2007. The Private Collection. Group Exhibition. The Shrine of the Black Madonna. The Shrine is located @ 5309 M.L. King Blvd., Houston, TX 77021.
A selected works exhibition of the following artists: Rickey Donato, Wil Moore, Christian Perkins, Nathaniel Donnett, Clarence Talley, Delita Pinchback-Martin and Ann "SoleSister" Johnson.
July 21st, 2007. ONE. Elder Street Gallery. 6:00pm-10:00pm. Featuring over 40 of Houston's best artists, "One" pays tribute to Houston's growing art scene. On Saturday, July 21, from 6-10 p.m., The exhibition runs through July 28. The gallery is located @ 1101 Elder Street. Suite 109. Houston, TX 77007.
November 8th and 10th, 2007. Art on the Avenue. Winter Street Studios. 6pm-10pm. Doors open at 3pm. The gallery is located @ 2101 Winter Street, Houston, TX 77007.
November 24th, 2007. Art Walk. Simply Art Gallery. 10am-5:30pm. Come and purchase some of my original abstractions @ Simply Art Gallery. The gallery is located @ 2425 Strand. Galveston, TX 77550.
2006
February 4th, 2006. Yale Street Arts Market. 10am-5pm. Hosted by Artists at L
arge. 210 W 21st Street, Houston, TX 77008
February 10th, 2006. A Show of Red. Group Exhibition. Gallery 19. 7pm-11pm. Houston, TX. The gallery is located @ 327 W. 19th St. in the Historic Heights.
March 3rd, 2006. The Designer Show. Group Exhibition. Gallery 19. 4pm-10pm. Houston, TX. The gallery is located @ 327 W. 19th St. in the Historic Heights.
September 28th, 2006. Art for Arthritis. Art Auction and Gala. Proceeds go to the Arthritis Foundation. Located @ The Plaza Club, 910 Louisiana, 4900 One Shell Plaza, Houston, TX 77002.
October 21st-22nd, 2006. Artoberfest. Saturday 10am to 6pm/Sunday 10am to 5pm. Galveston's premier art event!
November 11th, 2006. Art on the Avenue. Winter Street Studios. 6pm-10pm. Doors open at 3pm. The gallery is located @ 2101 Winter Street, Houston, TX 77007.
AWARDS:
2003 First Place Blue Ribbon. Art Walk on Morton Street Festival, Richmond, TX
1998 Certification or Appreciation for Scholarship Essay Judging. 5th Annual MLK Youth Forum, Presented by the 4C's, Kenner, LA
1998 Appreciation for Unselfish Devotion & Services Rendered. MLK Evening of Art, Music and Drama. "Aspire to Higher", Presented by the 4C's, Kenner, LA
1996 Best of Show. Prairie View A&M University Art Exhibition, Prairie View, TX
1995 Second Place Design Award. Brazos River Authority Water Conservation Competition
1995 First Place Design Award. Prairie View A&M University Art Exhibition, Prairie View, TX
1994 Devoted and Invaluable Service to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Prairie View, TX
1994 First Place Design Award. Prairie View A&M University Art & Architecture Exhibit, Prairie View, TX
PUBLICATIONS:
Fort Bend Star, Social News, vol.XXIX No. 48. July 19, 2007, Stafford, TX
The North Channel Sentinel, Art, by Bob Bartel. July 19, 2007, Houston, TX
The North Channel Sentinel, Art, by Bob Bartel. July 12, 2007, pg. 1, Houston, TX
The Parrot, The Art Scene, by Donna Nevelow. July 2007, Galveston, TX
The Parrot, The Art Scene, by Donna Nevelow. May 2007, Galveston, TX
The Parrot, The Art Scene, by Donna Nevelow. April 2007, Galveston, TX
The Parrot, The Art Scene, by Donna Nevelow. February 2007, Galveston, TX
KRIV-Fox 26 Morning News. May 2005, Houston, TX
Houston Chronicle, This Week, by Katania Castaneda. April 2005
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