Christiane Shortal graduated from the Ara Institute in 2017. In her Christchurch-based art practice, Shortal amalgamates her own surroundings and experiences to form new worlds evocative of traditional and popular depictions of historical civilisations and folklore. Shortal also works with local musicians such as Pickle Darling, Tiny Ruins and Mousey, creating band merchandise and album covers.
Beta Surface LovePolymer clay
90X110mm
2023
Serfs upPolymer clay, Acrylic paint, Gold leaf, Glaze
55X80mm
2023
A OKPolymer clay
85X85mm
2023
Couch IconPolymer clay
80X80mm
2023
MelitePolymer clay
75X110mm
2023
The final personality problemEmbroidery thread on cotton, lycra and felt (framed)
280X280mm
2023
Terracotta Cash GrabPolymer clay
115X70mm
2023
Collected StoriesGouache and acrylic on Fabriano paper
300X226mm
2023
You have a full life ahead of youPolymer clay
70X100mm
2023
Tears in 10kGouache and acrylic on Fabriano paper
300X226mm
2023
Yore StarPolymer clay
80X90mm
2023
The furniture is rearranged the way I likePolymer clay
65X95mm
2023
I know you didn’t like that yet i refuse to apologisePolymer clay
90X85mm
2023
wh3n u ar3 d0w I will b3 th3r3Polymer clay
60X95mm
2023
Select all images containing crosswalksPolymer clay, Acrylic paint, Gold leaf, Glaze
65X70mm
2023
seraphimdad96Polymer clay
85X85mm
2023
Love me as I amEmbroidery thread on cotton, lycra and felt (framed)
280X280mm
2023
Outta HerePolymer clay
100X70mm
2023
Subscriptions EndPolymer clay
65X90mm
2023
Love me in the GapsPolymer clay
70X85mm
2023
Front and BackPolymer clay, Acrylic paint, Gold leaf, Glaze
85X95mm
2023
DefinePolymer clay
85X135mm
2023
Express YourselfPolymer clay
65X75mm
2023
Home in ParenthesesGouache and acrylic on Fabriano paper
300X226mm
2023
Answer 3Polymer clay
65X75mm
2023
“Balm”Gouache and acrylic on Fabriano paper
300X452mm
2023
FfffffffffhhhhhttttttpPolymer clay
80X105mm
2023
The Sky InsidePolymer clay
70X85mm
2023
The seerEmbroidery thread on cotton, lycra and felt
180X145mm
2022
The mediatorEmbroidery thread on cotton, lycra and felt
180X145mm
2022
The braggartEmbroidery thread on cotton, lycra and felt
430X340mm
2022
The performerEmbroidery thread on cotton, lycra and felt
450X360mm
2022
The accompliceEmbroidery thread on cotton, lycra and felt
430X340mm
2022
The scapegoatEmbroidery thread on cotton, lycra and felt
460X370mm
2022
The makerEmbroidery thread on cotton, lycra and felt
180X160mm
2022
The charlatanEmbroidery thread on cotton, lycra and felt
180X160mm
2022
The advocateEmbroidery thread on cotton, lycra and felt
180X145mm
2022
The tacticianEmbroidery thread on cotton, lycra and felt
180X145mm
2022
The contenderEmbroidery thread on cotton, lycra and felt
180X145mm
2022
Terraforming Grey RockGouache, acrylic & pen on paper
380X290mm
2021
Found object #98Embroidery on linen
97X88mm
2020
Found object #97Embroidery on aida cloth
97X88mm
2021
Found object #96Embroidery on linen
120X107mm
2021
Found object #95Embroidery on aida cloth
97X88mm
2021
Found object #94Embroidery on linen
97X88mm
2021
Found object #7Gouache, acrylic & pen on paper
197X144mm
2020
Found object #6Gouache, acrylic & pen on paper
185X145mm
2020
Found object #5Gouache, acrylic & pen on paper
210X145mm
2020
Found object #4Gouache, acrylic & pen on paper
143X204mm
2020
Found object #3Gouache, acrylic & pen on paper
192X144mm
2020
Found object #2Gouache, acrylic & pen on paper
196X146mm
2020
Found object #1Gouache, acrylic & pen on paper
200X146mm
2019
Token!Gouache, acrylic & pen on paper
299X224mm
2020
Crime!Gouache, acrylic & pen on paper
299X215mm
2020
Hunt!Gouache, acrylic & pen on paper
299X224mm
2020
Food!Gouache, acrylic & pen on paper
299X224mm
2020
Speak!Gouache, acrylic & pen on paper
299X224mm
2020
Shelter!Gouache, acrylic & pen on paper
299X219mm
2020
Store!Gouache, acrylic & pen on paper
289X224mm
2020
Play!Gouache, acrylic & pen on paper
289X224mm
2020
Hydrate!Gouache, acrylic & pen on paper
299X224mm
2020
Wash!Gouache, acrylic & pen on paper
299X224mm
2020
God!Gouache, acrylic & pen on paper
299X665mm
2021
