Cristina Edwards is a visual artist, writer, educator and musician based in Oakland, CA. Born in England, Cristina is the eldest daughter of a Filipina Immigrant and an American naval officer. Raised in a transient, evangelical family of nine, her work explores identity, belonging, non-duality, and the inherent life force all beings possess.
Cristina has trained and worked in the environmental science sector, and spent the early part of her adulthood doing ecological field work with the Bureau of Land Management, and guiding extended expeditions on wilderness and public lands. These places and experiences inform and nourish her life and art practice continually.
Cristina practices in a variety of media, including painting, ceramics, fabric, weaving, writing, and singing. She practices as a teaching artist, and also works on public art projects and mural assistance. She has created intentional creative courses in a variety of media and focus areas for both youth and adults.
Cristina has lived in various parts of California, Florida, Wyoming, and Oregon. She currently resides in the SF Bay Area with her chosen family.