CHRISTINE REIMER

Christine Reimer is an established British Columbia artist recognized for her bold, colourful interpretation of Canadian landscape. Christine received her Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Arts, 1977) and her Diploma in Education (Visual Arts, 1979) from the University of Victoria. Subject matter of her evocative, acrylic on canvas paintings include coastal, rural, vineyards and townscapes in Canada, the U.S.A., France & Italy. She has also created a series of paintings of women in whimsical, dreamlike settings.  In 2009 and 2010 Christine focused on abstract florals with elements of collage. 

The creative exploration of other subject matter eventually leads back to a renewed interest in landscape painting.  The dramatic beauty of British Columbia remains her primary inspiration for which she constantly seeks to portray with fresh eyes.

Christine’s work is found in corporate and private collections across North America and abroad. She is currently represented by prestigious galleries in Canada and California.

ARTIST STATEMENT

For nearly 30 years my paintings have focused on the landscape of British Columbia, in particular, Pacific coast islands and the Okanagan Valley. I continue to develop these themes.  In my work I have also explored the Kootenays of B.C., the Rocky Mountains and foothills of Alberta, and areas of southern Europe including Tuscany and Provence.

British Columbia landscape is bold and assertive. The landforms are rugged; the contrast between land, sky and sea dramatic. For this reason the colour and brushwork in my paintings have a strong visual impact which resonates with the landscape portrayed.  I possess a strong urge to document and define this landscape.

“Colour, movement and light are vital elements in my paintings.  I begin with a fairly defined composition; the image evolves as I paint.  Colour takes on a life of its own and the character of the subject is revealed.  I strive to create energy with the colours and images which can be experienced by the viewer.”

SOLO EXHIBITS

Eclectic Gallery, Oak Bay, 2010
Main Street Gallery (Sidney, BC) 06, 07, 08
Tutt Galleries (Kelowna, BC) ‘97, 99, 01, 06, 08, ‘09
Gallery Fraga (Bainbridge Is, WA) 2007
Gallery at Sooke Harbour House ‘99, 06,’07, 08, ’09, ‘10
Kensington Gallery (Calgary, AB) ‘90, 92, 98, 01, 03, 05
Brentwood Bay Lodge (Victoria, BC) 2004
Arts Centre Gallery (Victoria, BC) ‘98, 00, 03, 05
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (Art Rental) ‘87, 95
Hambleton Galleries (Kelowna, BC) 1995
Winchester Gallery (Victoria, BC) 1994
Shepard Gallery (Whistler, BC) 1993
Nunavut Gallery (Victoria, BC) ‘91, 92
North Park Gallery (Victoria, BC) 1989
University of Victoria (Maltwood Gallery) 1988

SELECTED GROUP/JURIED EXHIBITS

BC Women Artists.ca (by Invitation)
Victoria Arts Council Gallery, 2009
Sooke Regional Museum Juried Art Show 86 to 94
Art Asia, Hong Kong, 1993
"Landscapes" North Park Gallery (Vic, BC) 1988
Muse Winery, “Fine Wine, Fine Art Show”, Aug 2010
UVIC Visual Arts Alumni Exhibit 2002
Robson Square Juried Art Show (Van, BC) 1990
Lisa Harris Gallery (Seattle, Washington) 1989

SELECTED CORPORATE COLLECTIONS

Delta Hotels
Trimark Investments
Sooke Harbour House
Total Petroleum
Il Terrazzo Restaurant
Devon Properties
McConnan, Bion, O'Connor & Peterson
Acheson Whitley (Victoria)
Coast Hotels & Resorts
Lawson Lundell (Vancouver)
Levesque Securities Bumper
Develop. Corp.
Barrington Petroleum
Bennett Jones LLP (Calgary)
Morgan Creek Golf & Country Club (Surrey)
Johns Southward Glazier
Fairmont Resorts (Toronto)
Korn/Ferry Int’l  (Vancouver)
IKON Corp.
ReMax Ports West
Suncor Oil
Tri-Eagle Developments 
Rykon Corporation (ManteoBeachResort, Kelowna)

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