The Guildford Art Society: Artists : Christine Taherian

 

'Rainy Day' - mixed media

'Past - Present' -mixed media

CHRISTINE TAHERIAN SWA

Christine Taherian was born in Cardiff in 1960. During late 70's she went to Glasgow and attended a Fine Art Course in Glasgow University. Before finishing the course she moved to Tehran with her family and continued studying and practicing painting. While she was in Tehran, she also studied Persian language and researched on Middle Eastern art and culture. Christine has produced art works in different media and styles but her major interest is impressionism using Oil, Acrylic and Mixed Media.

Christine returned to the United Kingdom with her family in mid 90's and continued working with different art groups in Surrey and London area. She is currently member of different art societies such as Guildford Art Society, Woking Art Society and The Society of Women Artists (SWA). Christine has had a number of awards for her paintings and has been interviewed by the media on numerous occasions, for her achievements. She has participated in a number of exhibitions such as Fine Art UK Gallery, Mall Galleries - London, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre (2007), Guildford House Gallery, the Society of Women Artists (SWA) and The Royal Institute of Oil Painters (ROI). Christine values the usage of colours and forms to transfer her messages and gives less weight to details.

e-mail : artctt@aol.com

www.christinetaherian.com