Born in Adelaide in 1970, Christopher Pope is an accomplished Australian artist now living and working in Queensland, Christopher's love for art and wildlife began early, having spent his childhood in small South Australian country towns. Although he has studied illustration and art in various forms, he is basically self-taught and is regarded as one of the leaders in the field of wildlife art in Australia.

Christopher's artworks capture delightfully intimate encounters with shy and elusive subjects, leaving a lasting impression on the viewer. His understanding of three dimensional objects and their relation to the surrounding space give the viewer a clear sense of being present.

His work has been exhibited since 1995, with works now hanging in various Australian and overseas collections. Many of his paintings have been commissioned for Limited Edition prints and Australia Post - recent series of published Australian Songbirds Postage Stamps. Chris is a member of the A.F.C. (Artist for Conservation).

"I sincerely hope my art will bring more awareness to the Conservation and Preservation of our beautiful and precious wildlife".

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Exhibition History

Blackwood Rotary Art Exhibition 1995 - Mixed Exhibition

Grandeur House Wildlife Exhibition 1995 - Mixed Exhibition

Wildlife Art Society of South Australia 1995 - Mixed Exhibition

Kiwanis Art Exhibition 1995 - Mixed Exhibition

Mitcham Village art and craft exhibition 1995 - Mixed Exhibition

Grandeur House 1995 - Mixed Exhibition

Grandeur House 1996 - Joint Exhibition

W.A.S.S.A. Art Exhibition 1996 - Awarded first prize

Christmas Exhibition, Greenhill Gallery 1997 - Mixed Exhibition

Burnside Lions Art Exhibition 1997 - Mixed Exhibition

Monarto Art Exhibition (WASSA) 1997 - Best Oil / Acrylic

Blackwood Rotary Art Exhibition 1997 - Mixed Exhibition

SALA Exhibition Greenhill Gallery 1998 - Mixed Exhibition

Greenhill Gallery Art Exhibitions 1997 - 2000 Solo exhibitions

Tomilson Gallery 2001 - Joint Exhibition

Tomilson Gallery 2002 - Solo Exhibition

Barry Newton Gallery 2003 - Joint Exhibition

Barry Newton Gallery 2004 - Solo Exhibition

Waterhouse Art Prize Exhibition 2005 - Finalist

Barry Newton Gallery 2005 - Solo Exhibition

Art Domain Gallery 2006 - April SALA Exhibition

Peter Walker Gallery 2006 - Mixed Exhibition

A White patch Gallery 2007 - Mixed Exhibition

Schuberts Contemporary Gallery 2008 - Represented

Waterhouse Art Prize Exhibition 2008 - Finalist Highly Commended

Australia Post 2008 - Stamp design commissions

Australia Post 2009 - Stamp design commissions

Main St Gallery 2010 - Represented, Mixed Exhibition

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