BIOGRAPHY

From an early age, Christine found comfort and expression through art, a passion that has continued to evolve throughout her life.

Being amongst nature is where she feels at home, far from the hustle and bustle of city life. Based in both Brisbane, Australia, and Norway, she enjoys walking through diverse natural landscapes, quietly observing the flora and fauna she encounters, their interactions, and the world around them.

The natural world has always been her teacher and greatest source of inspiration and her creative process is guided by close observation and a deep empathy for her subjects. Through this approach, she hopes to reveal to others their resilience, unique character, and the roles they play in their ecosystems.

This passion for art developed into a professional practice starting in tattooing in 2011, initially inspired by neo-traditional styles and the work of Alphonse Mucha. Over time, the practice shifted toward an illustrative black and grey approach, focusing on intricate lines and fine detail. Alongside tattooing, semi-realistic/illustrative graphite drawings are produced, inspired by the flora and fauna of diverse regions.

In 2019, Christine expanded into photography as an extension of her lifelong fascination with birds, bats, and the natural world. In 2021, she submitted several photographs, which earned third place in the Australian Photography Awards, an accomplishment that also led to a position on the judging panel and the 2024 APA committee, where she presented an artist talk in Melbourne, Australia. By 2023, her photographic practice had broadened further to include portraiture, concert and wedding projects, as well as videography.

Her work has been recognised internationally, including her photograph Connection (2023), featured in Aviary by William A. Ewing and Danaé Panchaud, published by Thames & Hudson, a leading international publisher of illustrated books. The same photograph was also included in The High Life: Contemporary Photography and the Birds, an exhibition at the Richard and Ellen Sandor Museum of Botany & the Arts in Sarasota, Florida, and featured by BBC Earth across their social media platforms.

Christine’s debut photobook, Distant Calls in Fading Light, with Tall Poppy Press, a respected independent Australian publisher, is in its final stages following a successful pre-order campaign and will soon be available internationally, scheduled for release in early 2026.

Although her photography spans a range of themes, animals that are often misunderstood remain a particular focus. She hopes others will recognise their grace and ecological importance by inviting viewers to see the beauty in what is frequently dismissed. Her work reflects a belief that all living beings are interconnected and meant to exist symbiotically, a reminder of the wonder, resilience, and harmony that surround us each day. Her work calls for a reconnection with the natural world, serving as a reminder to cherish that bond before it is lost.