Chrisie Nimenko… a New Zealand born Artist living and working in the UK.
A reoccurring theme in Chrisie’s work is one which thoughtfully explores the transience of life and death as they intertwine with the passing of time. “As time continues to pass and we gracefully age, we become increasingly aware of our own human frailty and the inevitability of death, which stands as the only certainty in life. Each piece delves into the “darkness” of our psyche, a space that starkly counterbalances with our inherent “lightness.”
Chrisie’s collages are intentionally intertwined with rich symbolism, including various forms of flora, fauna, and sometimes even astrological events that influence our existence. She creates beautiful and arresting mixed-media collages, digital and analogue, involving photographic images, hand painting and embellishments with 24-carat gold.
"I always create collections with a specific theme in mind and begin by printing photographs in my studio. Within my creative process, I maintain a digital archive and a physical collection of images as well as drawers and boxes that are full of catalogued images. Often, I start with a single hand-cut object that I have been particularly drawn to using, then gradually add layers of cut-out photographs to enhance the depth of my work. Once these elements begin to resemble a formal composition, encompassing background, foreground, and sky, I further embellish it by incorporating more and more objects. At times, I can work on as many as six collages simultaneously, seamlessly assembling and adding hidden elements and objects, which have become a defining feature of my work."
Chrisie is represented by leading Contemporary Art Galleries and her work is held in collections across the globe. Chrisie also works with a roster of internationally renowned clients and award wining brands to create “eye catching” and “arresting artwork” for a diverse range of both commercial and private clients. Chrisie is also an Associate of Spike Island, Bristol and a member of the entrepreneurial organisation Buy Women Built.