C H R I S T I N A b a r t o n i c e k
Having lived in many various places in my life so far, it’s important for me to identify what makes me feel truly at home. There is a consistency in the great outdoors that creates a balance and sense of comfort for me that I can’t find anywhere else. Not only that, but there is an endless stream of inspiration in the natural world. To bring that sense of security and joy of home into other's lives fuels my art practice. Creating positive spaces, while honoring the incredible intricacies of Mother Nature, is my one goal as an artist.
Born in Austria, but with strong roots in the Czech Republic, I am a Printmaker based out of Burlington, VT. My interest lies in combining simplistic patterns, bold colors and the natural world through Print media.
Education
State University of New York at New Paltz
Bachelors of Fine Arts in Printmaking
Dean’s List, 2009-2013
GPA 3.58
Exhibitions
03/2022 Konstrundan-Utställning för Ukraina Gothenburg, Sweden
12/2019 Winter Showcase Gainesville, FL
12/2019 OFF THE WALL! Gainesville, FL
08/2019 Summer Showcase Gainesville, FL
07/2019 Flora Tropicale Gainesville, FL
06/2019 Solo Show Gainesville, FL
05/2019 P.O. Box America Gainesville, F
04/2019 Objects Printed: Reconsidering the Material World Denton, TX
02/2019 Saturate Gainesville, FL
11/2018 Off The Wall: Sweetwater Fairy Tales Gainesville, FL
10/2018 Creative Community Initiative Group Show Gainesville, FL
10/2018 Open Door Prints Gainesville, FL
08/2018 Recurring Rhythm Gainesville, FL
04/2018 Folk Art Gainesville, FL
04/2018 A Short History of Male-Pattern Baldness Las Vegas, NV
03/2018 Pattern Placement Gainesville, FL
08/2017 Patterns and Repetition Burlington, VT
09/2017 Art Hop Burlington, VT
09/2016 Art Hop Burlington, VT
06/2016 Art + Soul Burlington, VT
09/2015 Art Hop Burlington, VT
08/2014 Taking Residence Rochester, NY
06/2014 6x6 Rochester, NY
04/2014 College Collective Rochester, NY
04/2013 Across 3 Lands New Paltz, NY
11/2012 Wolfbat and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow New Paltz, NY
09/2012 Clothesline Show New Paltz, NY
04/2012 Curiosities New Paltz, NY
03/2011 8th Annual Wood Show New Paltz, NY
Experience
04/2013-present Independent Artist Open Door Prints
10/2019-07/2020 Framer & Designer The Great Frame Up
02/2018-10/2019 Gallery Manager Somewhere Along The Way Art Gallery
11/2017 Artist-in-Residence Sparkbox Studio
08/2013-08/2014 Artist-in-Residence Flower City Arts Center
03/2014 Printer for Mirko Pylyshenko
09/2013-04/2014 Shop Printer Match Play Custom Apparel
07/2013 Printer's Assistant to artist Suzanne Stokes at Women's Studio Workshop
08/2012-05/2013 Skilled Printmaking Technician SUNY New Paltz
Currently
Working out of my own studio in Burlington, VT. I'm a member of the Chicago Printers Guild, Southern Graphics Council International & lifetime member of the Flower City Arts Center.
Formerly
Member of: Burlington City Arts, Helen Day Arts Center, Sweetwater Print Cooperative, Gainesville Fine Arts Association & Konstnärernas Kollektivverkstad Göteborg.
Formerly
Member of: Burlington City Arts, Helen Day Arts Center, Sweetwater Print Cooperative, Gainesville Fine Arts Association, Artisans' Guild Gallery & Konstnärernas Kollektivverkstad Göteborg.
