Chris Segre-Lewis
Painting and the landscape of the American west have partnered congenially for over two hundred years. Keeping in mind that Kentucky was once the new frontier west of the Allegheny Mountains, the concept of the American West has included a majority of our national landmass. Artists from Thomas Moran to Georgia O'Keefe have enjoyed the vast moonlike spaces that seem to act as a metaphorical canvas for the divine painter. Rivers become lines, fields become geometric shapes, and textures translate in effortless reverie.
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Chris Segre-Lewis
Chris Segre-Lewis is a nationally-represented artist and educator known for his semi-abstract landscape.With a diverse background in music, teaching, and visual arts, Chris seamlessly weaves together different techniques to create immersive experiences that resonate with audiences. His works reflect a deep exploration of geographic terrain, spirituality, and human interaction with creation.
Born in Jamaica, Chris immigrated to the Florida coast. Since 1994 he has found residence in the beautiful horse country of central Kentucky. Chris graduated from Asbury University with a B.A. in applied communications and a minor in fine art. He completed his education by earning a Masters of Fine Arts from the University of Kentucky in 2005. For nearly twenty years, Chris has also served as art faculty at various colleges and universities. As an entrepreneur, Chris has successfully launched several ventures in the creative industry, pushing boundaries and embracing innovation. With an unwavering passion for his craft and a relentless pursuit of excellence, Chris continues to inspire and engage through his art and educational endeavors. Chris currently resides in central Kentucky with his family.
Artist Statement
These new paintings track my personal fascination with the American West. My interests are focused on the geographical interactions between humans and the land rather than mere romantic allusions. In these paintings I am suggesting the evidence of human movements guided by the sublime and yet spartan allure of the expansive western landscape. As well, I hope to express the spiritual appeal of the west with its grand, perceptually overwhelming vistas that tend to read as God sized marks built upon celestial compositions.
Awards
2018 Vanish Boundaries, Tew Galleris, Atlanta, GA
2013 Tended Earth, Ann Tower Gallery, Lexington, KY
2011 Western Vistas, Ann Tower Gallery, Lexington, KY
2009 Signs, Ann Tower Gallery, Lexington, KY
2008 18 Days in March, Asbury University, Wilmore, KY
2008 Prophetic Landscapes, Louisiana College, Pineville, LA
2008 Sojourn, Recent paintings, Main Cross Gallery, Lexington, KY
2006 Spirituality and the Landscape, Georgetown College, Georgetown, KY
2006 Ephemeral Realities, Main Cross Gallery, Lexington, KY
2005 Elemental Landscapes, Tuska Center for Contemporary Art, Lexington, KY
2004 Recent Paintings, Johnson Gallery, Asbury University, Wilmore, KY
Collections & Exhibits
The McDonaugh Collection of American Art, Youngstown, Ohio
Canton Art Institute, Canton, Ohio
The Patrick Lanen Art Foundation, Palm Beach, Florida
Wheaton Museum of Glass, Millville, New Jersey
Brunner Museum, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Washington, D.C
Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, New York
Vista [Landscape in Contemporary Art] Manifest Gallery, Cincinnati, OH
2013 National Weather Center Biennale, Norman, OK
2012 New Beginnings, New Gallery, Asbury University, Wilmore, KY
2012 Lookout Gallery, Regent College, Vancouver, B.C., Canada
2012 Brehm Center for the Arts, Pasadena, CA
2011 Dordt College, Sioux Center, IA
2011 Dadian Gallery, Washington D.C.
2011 TAPPED 2, Manifest Gallery, Cincinnati, OH
2011 The State of Drawing, Georgetown College, Georgetown, KY
2011 Matter Matters, Asbury University, Wilmore, KY
2010 Presence, Asbury University, Wilmore, KY
2009 Charis Boundary Crossings, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI
2008 Evolving Revolving, Ann Tower Gallery, Lexington, KY
2008 Faculty Exhibition, Asbury University, Wilmore, KY
2007 Faculty Exhibition, Asbury University, Wilmore, KY
2006 Art at the Cathedral, Christ’s Church Cathedral, Lexington, KY
2004 Bluegrass Biennial, Morehead State University, Morehead, KY
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