CHRISSA MARKOS
Chrissa is a photographer and mixed media collage artist living North of Boston. Her art combines photography, illustrations and text to create multidimensional designs. Each piece begins with a photo that has left an impression with which she feels a connection and then using an intricate layering process she creates visual stories. There are numerous recurring elements in her work including the use of blue tones, numbers and lines. Chrissa is also the founder and creative director of Taiyety, a cashmere scarf brand, where she combines fashion with her artwork in limited edition pieces. Chrissa is always exploring new mediums and ways to fuse them with her collage art.
Instagram: @chrissamarkosphotography
Website: chrissamarkos.com
Find this poster at THE HARVARD ED PORTAL
ARTIST Q&A
Born: Lynn, MA
Currently lives: Manchester by the Sea, MA
Title of artwork: Roadtrip
What’s it about? This piece was inspired by my fascination with the ocean. It was my own “road trip” below the surface of the water.
Where else can we find your work? In various Gallery shows during the year.
Where is your favorite public art piece in the area? The “Breathe Life Together” mural by Problak at Dewey Square
Who is your favorite Boston-area artist to follow? Nedret Andre
What are fall activity are you looking forward to? Fireside gatherings and photographing stormy beaches.
What’s your favorite way to spend a day off? Exploring new coffee shops!
What was your top song for 2021? Anything by Eivor
Favorite food spot in in Allston, Brighton or the surrounding area? Garlic n’ Lemons
What have you learned about your creative practice in recent years? It has become more clear that trying new things, often unrelated to photography, fuels my creativity.
What is a piece of advice you would give to your past self as a young artist? Trust the creative process – it may be difficult but if you love what you do, it will take you where you want to go.
What is your dream project to work on? I would love to learn how to sew and create bespoke pieces using vintage fabrics from around the world.
