Christine Read

After leaving the UK at the age of three, Read has become a citizen of the world and has been fortunate to have travelled widely, enjoying the art and cultures of different countries while being a proud Australian.

For Read, art has been a passion for her whole life. She studied Art and Art History at first level in high school and have undertaken many workshops and classes over the years. Life led Read to a career in medicine while continuing to draw, paint and silkscreen print textiles. Due to Read's job which included international travel, she explored and studied both modern and ancient art experientially at the source.

Now retired, Read creates full time, painting in acrylics, oils and gouache. Read takes delight in presenting the world in unusual ways; she is known for creating ‘fantasy’ still life paintings in a landscape. This will often include beautiful objets d’art, native and exotic flowers and birds in vibrant colours. Read likes to create a ‘narrative’ for the viewer to discover.