Chris Chrysler is a multi-media artist based in Eastern Ontario, Canada, whose work explores the intricate relationship between home, identity, and place. Drawing inspiration from lived experiences and our collective history, her work delves into the evolving concept of home across different life stages. Guided by an intersectional feminist perspective, Chris examines the internal and external forces that shape our understanding of home, reflecting her personal experiences and emotions through diverse media including painting, sculpture, and assemblage.

At the core of her practice is a commitment to creating a safe, inclusive space for individuals to explore their own identities. Her work engages themes of resilience, displacement, and transformation, often reclaiming traditionally feminine roles and tasks as acts of empowerment. Chris is also a full-time professor of fine art and former art curator. Her art has been exhibited in Canada, the United States, and internationally, with pieces held in collections across North America, Europe, and Australia.

"I am a mixed media artist whose work explores the intricate connections between home, identity, and place. My practice is centered on the emotional and conceptual dimensions of home- how our perception of home shapes our sense of self and belonging, and how, in turn, this perception influences our identity.

In my work, I explore the personal histories that inform our relationship with space, particularly how the idea of home is shaped by societal constructs, family dynamics, and at times the collective experience of displacement. My use of found objects serves as a tool to speak to the lived histories within domestic spaces, allowing the past to inform the present. This process also allows me to integrate the intersection of feminism and societal expectations into the work—especially the role women play in creating and maintaining the concept of home.

The materials I choose, ranging from bird nests and textiles to reclaimed objects, serve as metaphors for both the fragility and resilience of home. Through these, I aim to reframe traditionally gendered domestic labour as a source of power and agency rather than oppression. In times of crisis, conflict, and displacement, my work reflects the resilience required to navigate these disruptions and transform them into spaces of belonging and self-definition.

Ultimately, my work invites a dialogue about the complex dynamics of home and identity. It encourages the viewer to reflect on their own experiences with these themes, exploring how we navigate our place in the world and how we reclaim and redefine what home means to us."