About
Chris Austin was born in 1967 and has been a member of the Arts of Life since 2017. Austin studied mechanics at Ferris State University. This interest is evident in his thoughtfully composed works marked with cleanly lined, graphic shapes.
His current practice focuses on acrylic paint. The simplicity of his forms and brush strokes imbue a sense of folk art. “If I’m making a big painting, I need big brushes. Small paintings… little ones.”
Canvases painted with stylized images explore the artist’s memories. “Art is expressing yourself. I know how to make good art. I show people what I do.”
Selected Exhibits
Like Sirens
Circle Contemporary, Glenview, IL - 2019
D6 Design + Art #12
Dock 6 Collective, Chicago, IL - 2019
North Shore Awards Show
Arts of Life, Glenview, IL - 2018
7th Annual Square Foot Show
OPEN Gallery, Glenview, IL - 2018
Exhibition
Printwell, Glenview, IL - 2017
