Two original, one-of-a-kind abstract paintings by Cristine Balarine Size of the paintings unframed: 50 x 70 cm Medium: Acrylics, pastels, traditional calligraphy ink, and watercolour pencils and sticks on fine art paper Ready to hang: no Signature: verso, also signed Certificate Year: 2024 Finish: silky varnish with UV protection ABOUT THE PAINTINGS: As winter is starting to dissipate in Lipari Island, Sicily, I sit in my garden in a beautiful sunny day thinking about summer and how much I want to have a nice long swim at open sea again. ABOUT THE ARTIST: Cristine Balarine is an emerging Brazilian artist and architect based in between the Aeolian Islands, Sicily and Abu Dhabi. With a Master’s degree in Architecture from the Bartlett, University College London, and a background in Florentine Renaissance art history, Cristine’s art practice seeks to rebel from the rigour and ultra-rationalization of her architectural background in her large-scale abstract compositions. In addition to her independent visual art practice, Cristine has been involved as an architect in several projects with sustainability certifications, most recently as a site associate architect at the Zayed National Museum of the UAE by Lord Norman Foster. Cristine’s works have been selected to be exhibited in international galleries including the London Biennale in the UK, Florence Biennale in Italy and World Art Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Her passion for collaboration has led her to engage with musicians and DJs, merging visual art and music in immersive performances. She is currently establishing an open studio in the picturesque Aeolian Islands in Sicily where she will exhibit her solo works starting in winter.