Paula Christenson is an Argentinian painter working between Salt Lake City, Utah, and Houston, Texas. Specializing in abstract expressionism, her work emphasizes the spontaneity of emotional freedom over intellectualism and realism. Christenson is represented by Serrano Gallery in Houston, Texas. She holds a degree in education and pursued formal art training at The Glassell School of Art, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Texas, where she received her Certificate of Achievement in Painting. Her abstract paintings invite viewers to explore a dynamic interplay of color, shape, and line, offering a sense of imaginative freedom. Her work has been exhibited nationally, including a museum exhibition in Colorado.
Artist Statement
My artwork in acrylics is a colorful web where solid shapes and varied lines interact to create a playful atmosphere of exploration and imagination. My process starts with gestural lines, leading to initial shapes, colors, and designs. Spontaneity and simplicity are fundamental, along with a focus on depth and movement.