Paintings
A life long artist, Cristina tends to paint
in two or three directions or series. During the early years of
her career, following the advice of others, she tried very hard
to concentrate on only one direction. Her nature always
overrode her intentions. Over the years, she has learned that
the two or three directions she routinely works in satisfy her
different desires for expression.
Despite the variations of style and mediums
between the series, Cristina's art consistently explores
concepts of ambiguous visual space and rhythm and movement to
express intuitive imagery. The results are lush and colorful
whatever the medium or style.
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Paint Happy exhibit
"Movement and emotion (are) dominant themes, with paintings so loose and colorful they seem to leap from the canvas. . .magic."
Paint Decor, winter
2004
Light-hearted and colorful, these paintings will make you smile.
Oil Paintings exhibit
"Acosta's approach . . her technical prowess gives them
(her paintings) the appearance of a profound narrative. . .
endowing the everyday with the spiritual."
Lee Musgrave, Curator, Maryhill Museum of Art
Including pieces from her Animal Spirit series and other explorations, these paintings are rich with lush layers of color and texture.
Hispanic Heritage exhibit
"In the Latino traditional
art of the retablo, art depicts mysteries that reveal
truth."
excerpt from Artistas De La Raza Cosmica exhibit catalog, Larson Gallery, Yakima Valley Community College, WA
Painted with oils and mixed media, these paintings of retablos, santos and ex-votos represent Cristina's explorations of the iconography specific to her Hispanic heritage as a Chicana or Mexican American.
Read about the details regarding the recognition Cristina's art receives on the following pages: Bio & Resume and Press & Publications
