b. 1967, United States∙ CE artist since 2011
Known for her bold, graphic drawing style, Christina Marie Fong is influenced by fashion, pop culture, and mass media. Fong’s artistic practice takes up what she calls “personality…the fabulous.” Whether drawing large versions of dollar bills or building elaborately detailed paper sculptures of designer handbags, Fong’s work is extremely delicate and precise.
She uses decorative patterning, thick white or black outlines, and bright colors to render her drawings, posters, and sculptures. Fong juxtaposes the familiar with fantasy, explaining, "Everything I draw or make is based on someone [or something] in a way… but then it changes and becomes part of my imagination."
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Eminem Marshall C. Mathers, Snoop Dogg, Lil-Kim, Lil-Wayne, Get My Orange Juice Gin Stone and Lucky The Tree by Christina Marie Fong, ca. 2013
marker and acrylic on cardbaord, 14 x 30.5 inches (35.56 x 77.47 cm)
Framed 19 x 34.75 inches
CMF2026_006
*This artwork is a framed piece that is currently on display at an exhibition. If you are interested in purchasing this artwork, we will be in contact with you about pickup or shipping.
Grace Kelley, Phoenix Rivers, Ginger Rogers by Christina Marie Fong, 2013
marker and acrylic on cardboard, 14.25 x 28.25 inches
Framed 18.25 x 32.25 inches
CMF2027_007
*This artwork is a framed piece that is currently on display at an exhibition. If you are interested in purchasing this artwork, we will be in contact with you about pickup or shipping.
The From Green Lagoones, 2 Beautiful Mermaid by Christina Marie Fong, ca. 2025
mixed media on cardboard, 16 x 27.5 inches
CMF2026_008
Paula Dupree by Christina Marie Fong, 2015
mixed media on paper 18 x 12 inches
Framed 22.25 x 16 x 1.25 inches
SKU: CF2015_001
*This artwork is a framed piece that is currently on display at an exhibition in downtown SF at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts' front window gallery. If you are interested in purchasing this artwork, we will be in contact with you about pickup or shipping.
Set of eight blank cards with white envelopes, includes two each of four designs, 4.5 × 6.25 inches
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Addelle by Christina Marie Fong, 2025
mixed media on mat board, 18 x 14 inches
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Satains Man by Christina Marie Fong, 2014
mixed media on paper, 18 x 9 inches
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The Titled is called Kim K by Christina Marie Fong, 2015
acrylic on paper, 22 x 14 inches
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Tom Hanks by Christina Marie Fong, 2020
mixed media on paper, 16 x 12 inches
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Beyonce and Mariah Carey by Christina Marie Fong, 2020
marker and paint pen on paper, 19.75 x 24.25 inches
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SF Giants by Christina Marie Fong, 2012
marker and colored pencil on paper, 17 x 8.5 inches
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Justin Timberlake by Christina Fong, 2016
marker on paper, 10 x 8 inches
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Whipper Snapper Nerd is an unexpected compilation of divergent artwork and writing created by ten Creativity Explored artists.
Originally appearing in the 1990s as small-edition photocopied zines produced by Fletcher and Meyer, each of the first eight issues was devoted to an individual artist, including Michael Bernard Loggins, James Miles, John Patrick McKenzie, Barbara Doehrman, David Jarvey, Andrew Li, Robert Margolis, and Diane Scaccalosi.
Celebrating the original 25th anniversary, this snappy compilation also includes excerpts from two new WSN zines featuring work by Gerald Wiggins and Christina Marie Fong.
Fletcher and Meyer also curated Whipper Snapper Nerd exhibitions at San Francisco's Yerba Buena Center for the Arts and at Los Angeles and New York galleries. Featured artist have won recognition through exhibitions at the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Outsider Art Fair, and galleries around the world.
Published by Manic D Press (2018)
200 pages, paperback
Artwork by Christina Marie Fong and artist interview
32 pages, paperback, saddle-stitched
Select Exhibitions & Projects
2020
The Good American, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
What You Do, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
Big Bellies, Jewish Community Center San Francisco, CA
See Me with My Own Eyes, LinkedIn InCommon Space, San Francisco, CA
2019
5 WOMEN at Outsider Art Fair 2019, New York, NY
2018
6 Women of Creativity Explored, Marriott Stanton Hotel, Miami, FL
2017
Bride of Monster, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
2016
Pass Away - Dia de los Muertos Altar, Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco, CA
FourSquared, 2016, Arc Gallery, San Francisco, CA
2015
Dance Party!, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
2014
StereoTYPE, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
Shoerageous, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
Bay Area Now 7, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94103
West Coasts, Museum of La Creation Franche, Begles, France
INK, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
A Curious Menagerie, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
2013
Outsider Artists, Oakland International Airport, Oakland, CA
SIDESHOW, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
Peaceable Kingdom: Animals, Real and Imagined , Bedford Gallery, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
2012
(Pre)Fabricators, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
Out of Order, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
Fabulous, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
ArtPadSF, Phoenix Hotel, San Francisco, CA
2011
SMALL, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
Jada Smith and Will Smith by Christina Marie Fong, 2016
mixed media on cardboard, 20.25 x 22 in (51.44 x 55.88 cm)
Framed: 24.25 x 26 inches
9542-44
*This artwork is a framed piece that is currently on display at an exhibition. If you are interested in purchasing this artwork, we will be in contact with you about pickup or shipping.