Chris Knight

I was born in 1996 in Denver, Colorado where I am currently pursuing a B.F.A with an emphasis in painting at the University of Colorado. I plan on furthering my education by getting a masters degree in painting. For as long as I can remember I have loved creating art. in High School I got serious about creating work and developed an interest in figurative work including both people and animals.

I am currently a junior in college and have developed an interest in films and music. These interests are seen in my paintings which is my ultimate passion and interest. To me art is not a career but a part of my life. For that reason I will never stop creating works and don't see painting as a job but a passion that I will endlessly pursue.

Artist Statement on film stills:
Chris Allen paints fictional characters from films who are played by real actors. His art is meant to conjure thought on the relationships between our real lives and the lives we live through our technology, specifically films or T.V. shows. Further it is a commentary on how people develop emotional attachments to these false realities. This leads to a feeling of emptiness after that reality has ended and creates a desire to seek a new reality to temporarily resi...

Diploma/GED - Hotchkiss High School
(Currently Pursuing) Bachelors in Fine Arts - University of Colorado

2014 - The Blue Sage Center for the Arts - Group Exhibition
2014 - The Creamery Arts Center- Group Exhibition
2014 - The Apple Shed - Group Exhibition
2014 - The Church of Art - Solo Exhibition
2014 - Doghouse - Solo Exhibition
2015 - Installation: “Paper Trail” - Auraria Campus (Teaching Gallery), Group collaboration
2015 - Installation: “A Silhouette of Inspiration” - Auraria Campus (Teaching Gallery)
2015 - Installation: “Camp out” Auraria Campus (Teaching Gallery)
2015 - Installation: “We’re all Lego” Auraria Campus
2016 - Anthology Fine Art - Group show