Criss Chaney

Hello there, I'm Criss Chaney, an American painter in Melbourne, Australia. I find inspiration in the layered city walls of Melbourne and the quiet strength of the women in my life. Utilising various collage and mark making techniques, I aim to bring these two elements together.

Originally trained as a glass artist in the UK, I came to painting after a 7-year hiatus travelling the world. As an international artist, I've exhibited in many countries, including a solo show in Austria. Now I paint in my home studio, creating detailed and multi layered portraits.

My art is my attempt to grasp what is going on in my own subconscious and is deeply personal, often incorporating sections of my own journals. When I'm not in the studio, you'll find me traveling or exploring the great outdoors, whether it's on a snowboard or a mountain bike.

June 2009 Pilchuck Glass School Stanwood, WA
The Kitchen Sink Instructor: Pino Cherchi
Nov 2007 - Apr 2008 Creative Gleam Durham, UK
Business Training through Durham University
2006-March 2009 Creativitiworks Sunderland, UK
Business Mentoring
2004-2006 BA(Hons) University of Sunderland Sunderland, UK
Glass, Architectural Glass, and Ceramics
May-June 2004 Pilchuck Glass School Stanwood, WA
Architectural Glass: Not Just Flat Glass Instructor: John Reyntiens
2002 -2004 California College of the Arts San Francisco, CA
Glass Major

December 2010 Dec the Halls, Creative Cohesion Gallery Sunderland, UK
September 2010 Opening Exhibition, Creative Cohesion Gallery Sunderland, UK
Aug/Sept 2010 British Glass Biennale, Ruskin Glass Centre Stourbridge, UK
July –Sept 2010 Thank Glass its Friday, Red House Glass Cone Stourbridge, UK
June 2010 London Jewellery Week, The Glass Art Gallery London, UK
July 2009 Reflexivity, Cambridge Galleries Cambridge, UK
June/July 2009 Artomatic Washington, DC
April 2009 SOFA New York, Zest Gallery New York, NY
Mar/May2009 Cohesion, Pyramid Gallery York, UK
Mar/ May 2009 Glance and Reflect, Washington Arts Centre Washington, UK
January 2009 Designer Crafts, The Mall Galleries London, UK
Nov/Dec 2008 Choice, Artworks-mk Milton Keynes, UK
Nov/Dec 2008 Present, The Hive Gallery Barnsley, UK
November 2008 Cohesion, Artworks Gallery ...