EXHIBITS
Verum Ultimum Gallery, Portland, OR
Group Show, 7th Annual Abstract Catalyst - Sept - Nov 2020
J. Pepin Art Gallery, Portland, OR
Solo Show, Imaginarium - March 2022
Solo Show, Opulent Confluence - February 2019
Group Show, Winter Salon - December 2018 - January 2019
Group Show, 5th Anniversary Exhibit - September - Oct 2018
Group Show, May 2018 - July 2018
Group Show, February 2018 - March 2018
Group Show, Winter Salon - December 2017 - January 2018
Group Show, 4th Anniversary Exhibit - September - Oct 2017
Solo Show, Connection Amidst Chaos - August 2017
Group Show, Summer Exhibit - June - July 2017
Group Show, Spring Exhibit - March - April 2017
Group Show, Winter Exhibit - November 2016 - January 2017
Group Show, Turning Three September 2016
Solo Show, Identifying Capacity August 2016
Group Show, Summer Exhibit July 2016
Group Show, Spring Exhibit May 2016
Group Show, March Exhibit March 2016
Group Show, New Year Exhibit January 2016
Group Show, Winter Exhibit November 2015
Group Show, Turning Two September 2015
Solo show, Intuition and Metaphyscial Musings August 2015
Group Show, Summer Exhibit July 2015
Group Show, The Vicissitude of the Seasons March - April 2015
Group Show, Winter Exhibit January 2015
Solo show, A Mythic Narrative November - December 2014
Group Show, First Anniversary - September 2014
Group Show, Winter Exhibit January - February 2014
Solo show, Antithetical Elements - December 2013
Group Show, Opening Exhibit - September 2013
University of Oregon Cultural Center
Group Exhibit, Transcendence February 2016
Bridgeport Brewery, Portland, OR
Featured Artist October - November 2013
ABOUT THE ARTIST
"Foster's work, in short, is incredible. His meditated use of vibrant colors and deeper earth tones dazzled as the show managed to convey his extensive vision, elucidating the dreamlike quality of his aesthetic. The rich tones in many of Foster's pieces seem to mirror the color palette of the natural world, while the textured layering also lends an organic quality to the work."
- Review of August 2015 Exhibit; Sylvia Chase, Blogger
ARTIST STATEMENT
My art is a visual record of my spiritual evolution. Through the process of creating, I gain a better understanding of my infinite subconscious.
Inspiration is ephemeral, my painting requires a lot of trust and practice with the goal of remaining out of my own way to act as a conduit for pure visual energy to come through. The abstraction in my work leaves the imagination open to interpret emotions and escape into a more open energetic plain.
By living in the moment more often than not, I am able to discover new creative directions and pathways that ultimately grow my capacity to acknowledge my own intrinsic wisdom.
Art is alive, love is meant to shine.
ARTIST BIO
Chris Foster painted during most of his youth, inspired by early impressionists. His love of art took on various forms of expression throughout his life. In his teenage and young adult years he pursued music, film, and cooking. After living in New Orleans and eleven years in New York City, Chris moved to Portland, OR where he rediscovered his love of painting.
He is self-taught and has experimented with many mediums from oil, pastels, acrylic, ink, encaustic, and cold wax. His work combines many of the techniques he has developed from working with the various mediums.