Gillian Christy
American Dreams, 2007, stainless steel, 13′ x 6′ x 5′ |
Golden Nest, 2009, steel, copper, gold paint, 25″ x 43″ x 8″ |
Water Tower, 2009, steel and bronze, 58″ x 20″ x 20″ |
Wave Traveler, 2009, stainless steel, 18′ x 13′ x 5′ |
Gillian Christy is inspired to create artwork based on the familiar objects that one may view through their daily travels.She discovers these elements found in existing architecture, industry or among everyday items found within the home. Her work is welded sheet metal. She often works with steel, stainless steel, bronze and other fine metals.Christy ultimately sets out to express a meaningful story about events in her life or those found within the communities she works.
Christy focuses on creating artwork for the public realm. She has completed numerous public art commissions in New England, and continually exhibits public artwork throughout the United States. In 2008, Americans for the Arts awarded Christy’s permanent sculpture, “Embrace, The Smokestack Project” installed in Providence, RI as one of America’s Best Public Artworks.