CHRISTINE CANNON
ARTIST | DESIGNER | MAKER
Christine Cannon is an artist and educator. A child of the early eighties, her first artistic influences were those of Saturday morning cartoons and comic books. These influences still carry through her work. She grew up loving pop culture, science fiction, and fantasy books and films.
She was born and raised in Lagrange, GA. She works in both traditional and digital media. She shows her work regionally through the southeast. A graduate of Columbus State University, she earned a BFA in Studio Art and continued to the University of South Carolina School of Visual Art and Design where she earned an MFA in Studio Art with an emphasis in Painting.
She is a professor at Chattahoochee Valley Community College where she has taught art and graphic design for the last decade.
Greetings!
My work explores a range of themes related to environmental and behavioral toxicity. Through my art, I aim to shed light on the ways in which external and environmental factors can impact our growth and development.
Like many artists, I use my work as a vehicle for my own concerns and experiences. Most of these are not unique. We all share many common experiences, and we are affected by those experiences and the environment we exist in.
In my Garbaggio series, I use houseplants as a metaphor for the individual. I explore the ways in which external factors such as toxic environments and harmful behaviors can prevent us from reaching our full potential.
In addition to exploring societal and interpersonal themes of toxicity, I also center my work around environmental themes. My work considers the delicate balance that exists between humans and the natural world and the impact that our actions have on the planet's water resources. Through my art, I aim to bring attention to the value of this precious resource and encourage others to become more environmentally invested and consider the damaging effects of capitalism on our social health and the environment.
My practice combines historical painting methods with nostalgic elements of pop culture. I draw inspiration from artists such as Artemisia Gentileschi, Caravaggio, Goya, and perhaps a bit of Lisa Frank. My work while serious in theme is ultimately also intended to be engaging and playful.
As an artist and educator, I believe that art has the power to bring people together, create meaningful dialogue, and inspire change.
Thanks for visiting,
Christine Cannon
Curriculum Vitae
CV
Education:
Master’s Degree in Fine Arts, Painting. The University of South Carolina, May 2012
Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts, Studio Arts Columbus State University, May 2007
Software Skills:
Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Illustrator, Lightroom, Photoshop, PremierPro, Express
Procreate, Shapr3D, Cura, Vetric V-Carve
Traditional Skills:
Drawing, Painting, and Illustration methods and practices married with modern design practices.
Maker Skills:
3D modeling with Shapr3D and Autodesk Fusion 360
3D printing and maintenance with FDM and Resin 3D Printers
Designing for subtractive manufacturing, machine maintenance, operation of X-Carve CNC router and Glowforge Laser Cutter
Mold making and casting using urethane, silicon, and polyester resins
Employment:
2015 to Current
Fulltime Instructor of Art and Graphic Design, Chattahoochee Valley Community College
Sponsor CVCC Art Club, Co-Sponsor CVCC Pride Club
2018 to 2021
Fulltime Instructor and Chair of Fine Arts and Social Science Division, Chattahoochee Valley Community College
2013 - 2014
Adjunct Instructor, Chattahoochee Valley Community College:
Lead Faculty Coordinator for Visual Communication Media Department, Chattahoochee Valley Community College
Freelance Designer and Illustrator
2012
Instructor for the 701 Center for Contemporary Art, Youth Comic Workshop
Instructor of Record, Introduction to Painting 210 University of South Carolina Painting Department
Graduate Teaching Assistant for the University of South Carolina Painting Department
Graduate Student Assistant for the University of South Carolina Painting Department
2011
Instructor for the 701 Center for Contemporary Art, Youth Comic Workshop
Assistant for Pam Bowers International School of Painting, Drawing, and Sculpture, Montecastello di Vibio Umbria, Italy
Graduate Student Assistant For Pam Bowers Fall Semester 2011
University of South Carolina Painting Department
Graduate Student Assistant For Pam Bowers Spring Semester 2011
University of South Carolina Painting Department
2010
Instructor for the 701 Center for Contemporary Art Youth Comic Workshop
Graduate Student Assistant for Kathleen Robbins Head lab monitor, University of South Carolina Photography Department
2009
Collation and Bindery Technician, Columbus State University Printing Services
Exhibitions
*denotes solo exhibitions
2023
Afterglow, Cochran Gallery, LaGrange, GA*
2022
Epilogue, Bo Bartlett Gallery, Columbus State University, Columbus, GA
Visibility, Rankin Gallery, Columbus State University, Columbus GA
In Bloom, Heritage Art Gallery, Columbus, GA
2021
Electroweak Epoch, Heritage Art Gallery, Columbus, GA*
2020
Foyer display for Dracula, New Horizon Theater, West Point, GA
Black Gallery, Columbus, GA
2019
Spare Parts, Arts Around the Square, Cuthbert, GA*
2015
Dragon Con Pop & Surrealist Juried Art Show, Atlanta Georgia
2014
Dragon Con Pop & Surrealist Juried Art Show, Atlanta Georgia
Indie Bits Video Game Design Juried Exhibition. Nickelodeon Theater. Columbia, South Carolina
Graphic Fiction Container Art Show. Columbus State University and Columbus Art Beat Festival. Columbus, Georgia.
2013
Alabama Community College Chancellor’s Exhibition, Juried Show. Second Place, Faculty, Drawing.
2013 Faculty Alumni Exhibition, Columbus State University Illges Gallery. Columbus, Georgia.
4 Artists: Go Your Own Way. Cochran Collection Gallery. LaGrange, Georgia
Artist Collective, Panoply Gallery. Newnan Georgia.
Visual Artist Alliance of Lagrange Collective show, Lagrange Art Museum. Lagrange, Georgia.
Jouissance Sombre, at S & S Art Supply, Columbia, South Carolina*
2012
Consumerism: A Feminist Art Show curated by Pretty Girls: An Artist Collective. Tapp’s Arts Center
Robos, Mythos, Pathos, MFA Thesis Exhibit. McMaster Student Gallery, University of South Carolina*
Something Something Fun, Video Game Exhibition, University of South Carolina Media Arts, McMaster College of Art
2011
Bang Pop Pow-Wow! at S & S Art Supply*
Untitled Group Show, Curated by Lucas Sams, Tapp’s Art Center
2010
2010 Student Exhibition, Curated by David Voros Masaccio Galleria, e International School of Painting, Drawing, and Sculpture - Montecastello di Vibio Umbria, Italy
2009
The University of South Carolina, McMaster School of Art Juried Student Art Show
2007
Senior Exhibition 2007 Illges Gallery, Columbus State University Corn Center for Visual Arts
Columbus State University Juried Student Art Exhibition