KC Christmas is a contemporary painter and collage artist living and working in South Carolina. Known for her unique interpretations of florals, she takes inspiration from the Old Masters of art history and combines them with current, relevant topics. Her work explores the depth of human emotion and complexity – from snarky humor to meditative worship.
Her work has been exhibited in many shows across the United States as well as other countries including Egypt and the United Kingdom. She has won multiple awards with her works and earned a residency with the South Carolina State Parks in 2022. She has also been published in many sources including Tapas Magazine and TWIRL: a Decade of Artist Interviews.
“My name is Tina (Tinashe) Gwata Vincent. I am a mixed media artist and high school art educator, originally from Zimbabwe in Africa. I love mixed media because there are no rules, and it allows me to experience the possibilities of the materials. I love experimenting with different mixed media combinations and I am able to create unique processes and products. Some of my favorite media include acrylic painting, quilting and sewing, collage, ceramics, paper maché, and batik. I often weave these applications throughout my work.
One highlight of my art practice is my evolving creation of sculptures featuring black people with a variety of skin tones and body types. I aim to shine a light on this beauty that is often overlooked or underestimated. My work is a celebration of African hair in its natural form and faces of people whom society chooses not to see. The sculptures are a demonstration of a beauty that was once overlooked, and the solidarity and strength that women of color have embraced by supporting one another. My ladies can often be seen in groups that represent the support system we create through friendships as women of color. The sense of community among the sculptures is more visible and powerful as a collective, and a reminder of the strength we have when we come together.”
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