Christie Goldstein

Artist Statement

I started reading when I was 4. I had a voracious appetite for the words that formed music, poems, plays, and novels. Growing up, I wanted to be a librarian by day and author by night. (Maybe…also…Wonder Woman.) Words hold a certain power. They have the ability to hurt, heal, hinder, and help, but the real power in words is how they are interpreted. At many key moments in my life, I failed to communicate what I needed to say because I couldn’t find the words that seemed powerful enough to encompass my thoughts and feelings. I was often misunderstood. However, with my camera; my voice, my thoughts finally found an outlet.

I want to draw the viewer in to the visual story that unfolds when I use my camera to seek out the essence of my subjects. Stories breathe life into images and forge connections to art and I find those connections fascinating.

Artist Bio

My ya’ll is an authentic one being from Texas. After a career as a nurse, I turned towards photography as a way to express myself. I compromised on my childhood vocational dreams and found that my desire for storytelling was much more suited to be done through my camera. I am self taught when it comes to photography, although I have wonderful peers that willingly share their knowledge and experience. I have been fortunate to connect with audiences and galleries  that enjoy my artistry. 

Locations: United States

Categories: Photographer