Feb 05 2025 36 mins 2
In this episode of "Art Heals All Wounds," I speak with visual artist Christine Hanlon about her art and its focus on challenging subjects. Christine shares how she uses her work to engage with issues such as homelessness and climate change, emphasizing the importance of centering the human element in her paintings. Through her unique approach, Christine aims to draw viewers into narratives that might otherwise be uncomfortable or ignored.
Key Points:
· Introduction to Christine Hanlon (00:02:08): Christine Hanlon discusses her background as a visual artist and teacher. She explains her long-standing love for painting and how her work resonates with contemporary cultural issues.
· Homelessness Project (00:03:00): Christine talks about her graduate thesis project focusing on homelessness in San Francisco. She shares her experience of living in San Francisco during that time and how it informed her work. Her master's thesis show, "Home Street Home," served as a fundraiser for the Coalition on Homelessness.
· Artistic Approach and Impact (00:08:15): Christine explains how her artistic process involves using sacred geometry ratios to place figurative elements in her compositions, encouraging viewers to look more closely at challenging subjects.
· Current Work on Climate Change (00:09:55): Christine discusses her transition to focusing on climate disasters, particularly fires and melting glaciers. She explains how she developed this theme after moving to Oregon, inspired by media images and personal observations.
· The Importance of Challenging Topics (00:20:32): Christine shares her motivation for tackling subjects that are difficult to look at, such as homelessness and environmental issues. She emphasizes the need for activism and awareness in addressing these pressing global concerns.
· Artistic Inspiration and Expression (00:31:24): Christine reflects on her artistic journey and the influence of other artists who address tough issues. She describes how combining sacred geometry with social issues in her artwork allows for a complete expression of her concerns as an artist.
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