Expressionism Collection

Much of Christopher’s expressionist work was themed around those he met, including family and his disability and religious beliefs. Christopher's expressionistic style would change, from large, rough strokes and contrasting hues to sharp angles and chaotic, overlapping figures. His style changed more drastically after his ischemic stroke in 1979 after which his style saw the greater use of bold more vivid colour.

In expressionist art, colour in particular can be highly intense and non-naturalistic, brushwork is typically free and paint application tends to be generous and highly textured. Expressionist art tends to be emotional and sometimes mystical. It can be seen as an extension of Romanticism.

Christopher’s preferred paint was Winsor & Newton Professional Water Colour general and his favourite colours tended to be French ultramarine, cobalt blue and ivory black.