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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