ARTIST STATEMENT
In my artistic practice, I intricately weave together the pressing issues of climate change’s impacts on shellfish and kelp farming, and the haunting reality of coral reef bleaching. Through these subjects, I shine a spotlight on the fragility of our ecosystems and emphasize the imperative for collective action. Rooted in a profound commitment to sustainability, I craft my own non-toxic paints using earth and mineral pigments. This deliberate choice transcends mere aesthetics; it represents a conscious step towards minimizing my environmental footprint. The resulting color palette, consistent across my mixed media, acrylic, and watercolor paintings, not only distinguishes my work but also fosters a cohesive visual experience for collectors.
Embedded within my artistic journey are real life experiences that have profoundly shaped my perspective. Witnessing the impact of over-clamming, red tide, and polluted waters on Long Island through my father's career echoes through my work, serving as a reminder of the delicate balance within coastal communities. Similarly, firsthand encounters with wildfires during my time living in California at the beginning of the pandemic have fueled my commitment to addressing the urgent realities of climate change through my art.
By initiating a recycling initiative, I repurpose discarded oyster shells from local restaurants into vessels for my handmade watercolors. These unique paint kits not only breathe new life into discarded materials but also serve as a sustainable artistic outlet. For each color sold, I pledge to donate and plant one oyster in local waters, recognizing the significant role each oyster plays in filtering water. Since the project's inception in 2021, I have been responsible for planting 2500 oysters, contributing a remarkable potential 125,000 gallons of water filtered daily through these donations.
With a presence in local museums, galleries, and boutiques spanning from Brooklyn to Montauk, my meditative art resonates across diverse spaces, offering a subtle yet powerful call to collective mindfulness towards our planet's well-being.
ARTIST BIO
Christie Jones (b. 1987) is a Patchogue-Medford-based artist whose work merges coastal beauty with climate advocacy. Using mixed media, handmade acrylic, and watercolor made from earth and mineral pigments, she explores environmental themes.
Since 2011, she has run a successful creative business, exhibiting at Guild Hall, MOCA LI, Gallery North, The Other Art Fair Brooklyn (2023), and various Long Island galleries. She received The Nature Conservancy’s 2024 Andy Warhol Visual Arts grant. Returning to college in 2024 after 14 years, she will graduate from Suffolk County Community College in Spring 2025. She will finish undergraduate studies at Stony Brook University in Fall 2025 for Studio Art: Sculpture & Ceramics.
In August and September 2025, she will be an artist-in-residence at The Caumsett Foundation.
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ChristieJonesStudio@gmail.com
Instagram: @ChristieJonesStudio
631-680-7911
Born in Brookhaven, NY 1987
Currently working & residing in Medford, NY
EDUCATION:
2025-PRESENT Stony Brook University, Bachelor of Arts; Studio Art: Ceramics & Sculpture
2024-2025 Suffolk County Community College, Associate of Liberal Arts,
previous 2007-2010
SOLO SHOW:
2022: IMPRESSIONS with South Bay Art Association in Bellport, NY
GROUP EXHIBITIONS:
2025:
8th Annual Malverne Art Walk, Malverne, NY
Artists for the Earth with Islip Arts Council, Bayshore, NY
SCCC Juried Student Exhibition at Flecker Gallery, Selden, NY
2024:
Guild Hall 85th Members Showcase, East Hampton, NY
Deck the Halls, with Gallery North, Setauket, NY
Winter Wonderland, South Bay Artist Association, Bellport, NY
Gen-Art juried exhibition with East End Arts, Riverhead, NY
The End II, with Montauk Artist Association, Montauk, NY
BACCA and the Town of Babylon 34th Annual Judged Art Show, Babylon, NY
Tales of Contact, Cultures, and Community juried by Ma's House, Patchogue Arts Council, Patchogue, NY
SUMMER with South Bay Association, Patchogue, NY
PATCHWORKS Members Showcase Patchogue Arts Council, Patchogue, NY
7th Annual Malverne Art Walk, Malverne, NY
Clothesline Art Sale, Guild Hall, East Hampton, NY
Gallery North’s Wet Paint Festival, Setauket, NY
Paint The Great South Bay Exhibition, Patchogue, NY
64th Member’s Showcase with South Bay Artist Association, Bellport, NY
The End 1, with Montauk Artist Association, Montauk, NY
La LUXE Exhibition with Patchogue Arts Council, Patchogue, NY
Curator for Botanicals, selecting art for group show with South Bay Artist Association, Patchogue, NY
The Spring Market, Ashawagh Hall, East Hampton, NY
2023
Guild Hall’s 84th Artist Members Exhibition, East Hampton, NY
Deck The Halls at Gallery North, Setauket, NY
Patchworks Members Showcase, Patchogue, NY
Paint The Great South Bay Exhibition, Patchogue, NY
Artists on the Lane, Bellport, NY
63rd Annual South Bay Art Association Member Exhibition
Mosaic LGBTQIA + Exhibition Teatro Yerbabruja Bayshore, NY
Art Show On The Green, Montauk, NY
The End I, Montauk, NY
The Other Art Fair Brooklyn, NY
The Spring Market, Ashawagh Hall, East Hampton, NY
A Ceramics Show, Bellport, NY
2022:
Friends + Family Exhibition, Bellport, NY
Deck The Halls Exhibition Gallery North, East Setauket, NY
Artists on the Lane, Bellport, NY
2021:
The Tiny Art Group Show, Port Jefferson, NY
The Watercolorists Group Show, Patchogue, NY
AWARDS / GRANTS / RESIDENCIES:
2025: The Caumsett Foundation Artist in Residence August & September: Caumsett in Color
2025: First place for 2025 SCCC Student Art Exhibition Excellence in Ceramics
2025: Second place for 2025 Malverne Chamber of Commerce Art Walk Student category
2025: Third place for 2025 Malverne Chamber of Commerce Art Walk Student category
2024: The Nature Conservancy’s Andy Warhol Visual Arts Program
2024: Third place for painting titled, Coral Pulse 1, Member’s Showcase South Bay Artist Association, Bellport, NY
2023: Third place for painting titled, Luminous, Member’s Showcase South Bay Artist Association, Bellport, NY
PRESS:
2024:
Perspectives Literary Arts Magazine @ SCCC, Fall 2024 issue
The Nature Conservancy Announces 2024 Andy Warhol Visual Arts Program Artists
Malverne Chamber of Commerce 7th Annual Artist Walk
Canvas Rebel: Meet Christie Jones
2023: LI ADVANCE, March 2023, A Ceramics Show: in print & digital
2022: James Lane Post, November, NOFO Holiday Gift Guide: in print & digital
2021: Jennifer Magazine, December, The Art of Healing
Create Magazine, June, painting titled “Life”
Printist, May, Christie Jones Art & Climate Change
RETAIL:
Gallery North
Hometown Flower Company
R.E. Steele Antiques
Kings Coast Coffee Company
Eastport General Store
A Book Place
Village Sayville
TEACHING:
Private Workshops & Classes 2014-PRESENT
Eastport General Store, 2021-PRESENT
Willow + Harlow, Port Jefferson, 2025-present
AR Workshop, Patchogue, 2025-present
Village Sayville, 2025-present
Patchogue Arts Council, May 2024
Kings Coast Coffee Company, 2022
Suhru Wines, 2021-2022
Love Lane Kitchen, 2021
Hartford Prints, 2016-2017
West Elm, 2015-2017
INSTALLATIONS:
Permanent murals at Eastport General Store, Eastport, NY
Permanent mural at Amityville Apothecary, Amityville, NY
"Through her art, she invites viewers to appreciate the beauty of the natural world and take meaningful steps towards its protection and preservation." The Nature Conservancy
