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“I express myself through paint strokes that blur the lines between reality and  abstraction. I’m interested in the unique character of each medium, how it behaves and how far it can be manipulated.”—Christina Akerson

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Christina Akerson: Abstract Painter Blending Emotion and Form

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Huntington Beach, CA — Christina Akerson is an American abstract painter whose work captures the dynamic interplay between realism and abstraction with a uniquely expressive voice. Recognized early for her talent through award-winning submissions to the Monterey County Art League, Akerson began her formal artistic journey in high school and continued her development under the mentorship of expressionist painters in New Mexico and San Francisco.

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Her contemporary work explores the figures within abstract settings, drawing from a fusion of Realism, Impressionism, and Neo-Expressionism. Through a richly layered approach, Akerson creates emotionally resonant paintings that invite both reflection and connection.

 

Akerson is currently represented by The Art Project Paia in Maui, Hawaii, and The Hangar in Los Angeles. She is a two-time Best in Show winner at the Sunset Beach Art Festival and has exhibited at The Other Art Fair (Los Angeles and Brooklyn, NY), completed a residency at The Quorum Gallery in Laguna Beach, and shown her work at Art-A-Fair, Laguna Beach City Hall, and Ghostwolf Gallery in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Follow Christina’s latest project and exhibition news on Instagram: @xtinakerson

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​Follow Christina’s latest project and exhibition news on Instagram: @xtinakerson

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Gallery Representation

Art Project Paia

      77 Hana Hwy

      Paia, Hawaii 96779

      (808) 214-6949

      artpaia@icloud.com​​

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The Hangar

      2408 Lincoln Blvd

      Santa Monica, CA 90405

      (310) 392-6111

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Juried Exhibitions 

 

2025 The Other Art Fair, Brooklyn New York Spring

2024 The Other Art Fair, Los Angeles Fall

2024 Converging Paths, Group Exhibit, The Hangar Los Angeles

2024 Art Venture, Group Exhibit, Costa Mesa

2024  The Other Art Fair, Los Angeles Spring

2023  The Other Art Fair, Los Angeles

2023  Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles 

2023  Quorum Gallery, Resident Artist, Laguna Beach 

2022  Laguna Art Gallery Mission Viejo, CA

2022  City of Laguna Beach Exhibition Environmental Awareness at City Hall

2022  Art-A-Fair, Laguna Beach CA

2022  Sunset Beach Firehouse Gallery, Sunset Beach CA

2021 to Present: Solo Exhibition at Shanghai Salon, Costa Mesa CA

2020 "Women's Work 2020" Ghostwolf Gallery, Albuquerque NM

2020  "Women's Visions and Ventures", The Gallery ABQ

2020  Group Show "Albuquerque Artists" Seasons Old Town Albuquerque​

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Grants & Awards 

2023  Best In Show, Sunset Beach Art Festival

2022  2nd Place, Art-A-Fair Artists' Choice Award

2022  Best In Show, Sunset Beach Art Festival

2022  1st Place in Acrylic, Sunset Beach Art Festival

2022  1st Place in Mixed Media, Sunset Beach Art Festival

1st Place, Monterey County Art Association for Youth

1st Place, Home Savings Bank Young Artist Award

Education

​UCLA, Bachelor of Arts

Manhattan School of Music, Master of Music

Contact

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© 2022 by Christina Akerson

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