Artist Statement:


The work I make draws from my collection of images and objects in which I see an inner dichotomy-
objects that are at the same time happy and sad, full of joy, and utterly hollow. These objects lose
something in translation, the phenomena of a rainbow becomes trite and cliché on the cover of a
notebook. I am particularly interested in objects who’s meanings confuse their intended purpose,
the bride and groom cake topper who’s lips are painted askew, the fake wood of wood grain contac
paper.

I want my work to transform my collection, making things transcend the world of leftovers and craft
store while simultaneously embracing and questioning the ideas of cute, fun, festive, and romantic.




Artist Bio:


Christine Buckton Tillman grew up Chicago’s Northern Suburbs. It was in this endless network of
suburbs that she developed her sincere fascination with artifice. Christine went on to spend seven
years in the great state of Iowa, earning her BA from Coe College and her MFA from the University of
Iowa. She adopted two cats, fell in love with a nice boy, moved to Maryland, and got married.

Christine, the two cats, and the nice boy now live in Baltimore. Christine exhibits her work frequently
in the Mid Atlantic and beyond. She is a member of the Upper School Faculty at the Park School of
Baltimore, where she also serves as Exhibitions Educator.