Christopher Allen
CURRICULUM VITAE
BACKGROUND
Christopher Allen was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan in 1983. Following an interest in architectural studies he began a formal fine art education at the University of Saskatchewan, completing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2006. Currently based in Vancouver, his work examines
perceptions of urban structures and spaces in relation to their temporal existence.
ACADEMIC HISTORY 2001 – 2006 B.F.A. with great distinction University of Saskatchewan (studio major in printmaking)
EXHIBITION HISTORY solo and two person exhibitions
2008 Re/Configuring Space
Malaspina Gallery, Vancouver 2007 Phantazmagories
Ayden Gallery, Vancouver 2006 Stamped on These Lifeless Things
G. Snelgrove Gallery, Saskatoon 2004 Chris Allen & Graham Oliver
Royal Red Gallery, Saskatoon Group exhibitions 2008 Inaugural Exhibition
Isabella Egan Gallery, Vancouver 2007 Deft
Ayden Gallery, Vancouver Greased Wheels
Elliot Louis Gallery, Vancouver Hot of the Press
Malaspina Gallery, Vancouver Summer 2007 Mixed Exhibition
Amelia Johnson, Hong Kong 2006 Well Hung
Royal Red Gallery, Saskatoon Buildings That Spin
p|m Gallery, Toronto 2005 Shhh…
G. Snelgrove Gallery, Saskatoon 2004 PSA Group Show
Francis Morrison Gallery, Saskatoon 2003 Rolled Up
Gordon Snelgrove Gallery, Saskatoon Shhh…
G. Snelgrove Gallery, Saskatoon 1998 Untitled
Diefenbaker Canada Centre, Saskatoon AWARDS & GRANTS 2007 Saskatchewan Arts Board Emerging Artist Grant
PUBLICATIONS
Re/Configuring Space, Gregory Ball. Vancouver, 2008
Buildings that Spin Catalogue. Malka Greene and Eve Townsend. Toronto, 2006.
Playing Architect, Jager, David. Now Magazine, Vol. 25 No. 50, 2006.
PERMANENT COLLECTIONS
Malaspina Printmakers Society Archives
University of Saskatchewan
Gordon Snelgrove Gallery
