Christopher Burk

The search for new and distinctive forms and compositions in our outdoor environments is a central theme in my work. I focus on transforming the often-overlooked elements of our everyday surroundings—such as the silhouette of an illuminated house, the shape of a tree, or the sweeping utility lines of a telephone pole against the backdrop of an evening sky. These utilitarian features, which are typically seen as visually undesirable, are presented in a unique way that allows viewers to connect with not only their personal environments but also the world at large. This perspective empowers individuals to find beauty in the simplest of things.

The following quote by American writer Henry Miller encapsulates my personal philosophy and what drives me as an artist: “What the painter sees he is duty-bound to share. Usually, he makes us see and feel what we ordinarily ignore or are immune to. His manner of approaching the world tells us, in effect, that nothing is hideous, nothing is stale, flat, and unpalatable unless it be our own power of vision.”