Christine Nelson

than verbally. Following High School, I attended Hofstra University where I majored in Graphic Design and obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree. The love and passion that I soon developed for a variety of mediums became the basis for my art designs. Upon entering the work field after graduation, I had the opportunity to design for the following firms: Cline, Davis and Mann, Direggio Advertising, BJ’ s Wholesale Club and in 1992 I started freelancing and continue to work as a freelance artist under the name of Major N Designs. However, in 1996, I suffered from a major stroke, which paralyzed the right side of my body, and has ultimately affected my expressive and receptive language skills. Since my injury, I have had extensive rehabilitation in order to relearn all of my developmental milestones (i.e. walking, talking). Despite my disability, I continue to design and live my life prior to my injury.

Despite my disability, I continue to design and live my life prior to my injury. I’d like to serve as an example for people who have experienced these types of brain trauma, convinced that we remain vital members of the community. I love my work and am very devoted to it - always improving upon it. In Spring 2005, I completed a residen...

Hofstra University FINE ARTS

8/04 Bayville Library Bayville, NY
7/04 State Street Bank of Long Island Oyster Bay, NY
6/04 Town Hall-Town Board Room Oyster Bay, NY
4/04 Astoria Bank Massapequa Park, NY
1/04 Lincoln Center New York, NY
4/06 The Lafayette New York, NY
3/06 Venezuelan Gallery New York, NY
8/09 Tanto Dulce Cafe, NY
7/11 Lementr Perfection Sayvlle, NY
10/11 Autumn Rush New York, NY
4/13 BIANYC Albany, NY
6/14 An Beal Bocht, NY
4/16 Samuel J Wood Library, NY
7/17 An Beal Bocht, NY
4/18 BIANYC Albany, NY
7/18 St Franch Collage
5/19 LIC Arts Pop Up, Long Island City, NY
10/20 Spark, El Barrio’s ArtSpace, NY