Education
Christopher graduated from San Francisco’s Academy of Art University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 2000.
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Christopher Mangum
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His artwork encompasses the culinary arts and viticulture which has sparked the interest of foodies nationwide. He gains inspiration for his paintings by visiting the kitchens of many renowned chefs, such as Charlie Trotter (Check out "Selected Works" below to see who else Christopher M has painted). His career is still in its early stages, but this artist has already gained a promising following of collectors.
"One thing that draws me to painting the chefs that I meet is that I notice so many similarities with what the chefs do as artists and what I do myself as an artist." Clothing worn such as smocks or aprons is one similarity and the mixing of textures and colors is another.
The culinary subjects are all painted in a similar style which has many Impressionistic qualities in the abstraction of forms and bright bold colors used. While experimenting with texture and brushstrokes that leave visual impressions on the canvas, Christopher shows a great deal of emotion in his work.
“I think that art should be an expression of personality,” says. “I want to create paintings that address things that are important in life, not just paint pretty pictures.
My work is a celebration of life, and it feeds my spiritually.” “Savor the Moment”, New York Art Expo (2008–2009) United Kingdom Tour (2008) (.
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Membership
He was a member of the San Francisco Society of Illustrators.
