About Ursula Cranmer

Cranmer works in a variety of contemporary artforms. These include mixed-media abstract paintings, works on paper, assemblages and monoprints. She also initiates collaborative projects with fellow artists and the general public, which range from multi-media installations, to one-off workshops and short films.

Born in South Africa of Irish/German heritage, Cranmer has lived in Auckland, New Zealand, since 1996. She has a BA Degree (Fine Art/Art History) and Dip.Ed. and has taught art formally and informally to all age and ability groups.

Over the last few years, she has researched, written and edited several Celebrate Art book resources, designed to assist art teachers and students in NZ and Australia. They cover popular themes in contemporary art and profile a range of contemporary artists and their works.

Cranmer exhibits regularly, facilitates workshops and also freelances as an art writer. She works from her home studio: Studio Christel.

"I am intrigued by human development, the history of mankind as expressed in art and architecture, psychology, science and spirituality - especially the areas where these topics intersect. It is often the subliminal connections that inspire my artworks; an awareness of the nonverbal subconscious; sensory responses to spiritual and philosophical concepts; a sense of paradigms and timelessness." ~Ursula Cranmer