Scottish born artist, Chris Kazeil, immigrated to the wilds of Alberta at the age of nine. Early in life she recognized the love she had of color and in particular its relation to art and good design. This led her to attend the University of Regina where she studied pottery and stained glass arts. After spending many years on the prairies raising her family, Chris settled on Vancouver Island in early 1996.
After a significant life event Chris sought solace in a creative outlet. Thus began her wonderful journey into abstract art.

Chris is a multiple award winning active member of the Federation of Canadian Artists and has been published in International Artists Magazine issue #86 Finalist Abstract/Experimental Challenge in 2012.

In November of 2015 Chris was asked to write an article for International Artists Magazine regarding her process and the importance of colour in her work.
Issue #108 April/May 2016 contains her six page article featuring seven of her works.

She was elected by a jury of artists into the Society of Canadian Artists in October of 2012 and is now entitled to use the designation SCA .

Chris is a respected juror who has juried the prestigious Filberg Festival for the past three years and has recently completed a national jury of new applicants to the Society of Canadian Artists.

In the spring of 2015 the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria Art Sales and Rental Program began representing her work.

From September 4th to October 31st, 2017 Chris and three other local abstract artists will be featured in a show in the gorgeous Massey Gallery at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria.

Artists Statement:

"I find inspiration in the colours that surround me. I love to wear colour and I have colour in my home. I live on the ever glorious Vancouver Island where we are surrounded by colour year round.
Shapes and textures such as the intricate patterns and shapes of a wrought iron gate intrigue me, as does the light and colours of the west coast sunset on the Georgia Strait.
I strive to create balance and harmony with my colours and placements of "events", I invite the viewer to walk around or explore the painting. I don't try to give all the answers."

Art Exhibitions:

FCA Arrowsmith Fall Show 2010 - Gallery at Qualicum Art Supplies, Qualicum Beach, BC
FCA Arrowsmith Fall Show 2011 - The Old School House Gallery Qualicum Beach, BC
FCA Arrowsmith Fall Show - Gallery 223, Nanaimo, BC
FCA Nanaimo Spring Show 2012 - Nanaimo Art Gallery, Nanaimo, BC
FCA Vancouver Abstract Show 2012 - Joan Phillip First Prize Award of Excellence, FCA Gallery, Vancouver, BC
FCA Vancouver Canvas Unbound 2012 - Vancouver, BC
Painting "Bollywood" selected to hang permanently in Nanaimo Regional Hospital Emergency Department 2012
FCA Arrowsmith Fall Show 2012 - Gallery at Qualicum Art Supplies, Qualicum Beach, BC
Sydney Fine Art Show 2012 - Winspear Centre, Sydney, BC
FCA Nanaimo Fall Show - Second Prize, Nanaimo Art Gallery, Nanaimo, BC
FCA Vancouver Abstract Show 2013 - FCA Gallery Vancouver, BC
"LUSH" Three woman abstract exhibition April 2013, Artworx Gallery, Qualicum Beach, BC
SCA Members Show, August 2013 - Joseph D Carrier Gallery, Columbus Centre, Toronto, On
45th Open Annual National Exhibition, September 2013 - Ogilvy, Tudor Hall, Montreal PQ
Autumn Salon FCA Gallery - Fall 2013, Vancouver BC
FCA Arrowsmith Show, October 2013 - Award of Excellence, Artworx Gallery, Qualicum Beach, BC
Sidney Fine Art Show 2013 - Winspear Centre, Sidney, BC Honorable Mention
"THREE" with Diane McCarten & Leslie Gregory AFCA - The Old Schoolhouse Gallery, Qualicum Beach, BC
FCA Vancouver Abstract Show Feb 2014, Vancouver BC
FCA Vancouver Canvas Unbound April 2014 Vancouver BC
Society Of Canadian Artists 46th Annual Open National Juried Show September 2014 Salmon Arm Gallery BC
Sidney Fine Art Show 2014 Sidney BC -
Honorable Mention
Abstract Show 2015 FCA Vancouver Gallery
Canvas Unbound 2015 FCA Vancouver Gallery
3Squared 2015 with McCarten & Gregory The Old Schoolhouse Gallery QB
Summer Show 2015 FCA Arrowsmith The Old Schoolhouse Gallery QB
FCA Fall Show TOSH Q.B.
Sidney Fine Art Show 2015, Sidney BC
Abstract Show 2016, FCA Vancouver Gallery
Society of Canadian Artists Open Online Show, March 2016.
Abstract Show 2017, FCA Vancouver Gallery
150 My Canada National Juried show June 2017, The Old Schoolhouse, Qualicum Beach, BC

Memberships:
Juried member of the Federation of Canadian Artists
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Nanaimo Art Gallery
Elected member Society of Canadian Artists