Christina Straight is an American Abstract Expressionist artist residing in Massachusetts. As a former professional dancer, Straight made a natural transition from the performing arts to the visual arts as a primary form of creative expression. Her modern dance background is reflected in her paintings with lively brushstrokes creating movement and kinetic energy which is both stimulating and aesthetically appealing. Conceptually, Straight's work is focused on the human psyche. She is interested in the relationship between reality and our perception of reality. This concept is explored deeply through layers and shapes representational of the tangible world and the surreal. Her work often originates from a personal place initiated by a memory, dream or the phenomenon of deja vu. Working freely, the painting transforms from a personally expressive tone to a piece recieved by the viewer on a broader level in which the dialogue is extended to the collective. This allows for an opportunity for the viewer's unbound mind to discover and wander within the piece.
