Christopher Walker
A.O.C.A.D.U ~ DSC ~ FRCGS
Perceptual Realist | Environmental Storyteller
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Christopher Walker is a Canadian artist known for his contemporary realist style enriched with metaphor and environmental themes. A graduate of OCAD University, he is an honorary member of the Drawing Society of Canada and a fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. His work is part of the Royal Collection and appears in public collections including Environment Canada and the National Science Foundation.
Walker’s art has been exhibited at major institutions across Canada and was featured on the A&E Network for his role as ship’s artist during a historic 1994 expedition to the North Pole. Born in Montreal, his work reflects a lifelong engagement with the natural world and the human condition.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
“The force which binds my concepts as a perceptual realist stems from my observations of contemporary human civilization and its relevance to the natural world. All subjects are bound together with metaphoric juxtaposition to render an enigmatic association, giving the narrative of each image a subjective conclusion. The intent is to create a neutral platform of description as to the statement being made within the composition.
My interest in environmental sciences has always been the nucleus of my creativity. I base my artistic expression on what I have experienced on this subject, combining it with observations of human civilization in the 21st century. My goal is to depict human relevance to the environment from the perspective of modern culture.”
Thoughts behind "Congruity"
by Christopher Walker
Throughout history, Eagles have appeared in various mythologies and belief systems. In Ancient Greek mythology, the eagle is associated with Zeus, the king of gods. There are biblical references to them as messengers of the divine. Eagles also hold a significant place in the spiritual beliefs of First Nations and Native American traditions.
I chose to paint a Bald Eagle as not a symbol of America as its heraldry portrays, but as a symbol of congruity. Congruity means the quality of being the same as, or in agreement with, other facts or principles. The range of Bald Eagles spans from Alaska to much of Canada, the United States, and northern Mexico. At a time of political and economic instability, preserving our common ground and mutual respect as nations is important to help page a path toward congruity.
