Christopher Willard
Christopher Willard is an American-born novelist, critic, short story writer and visual artist.Life
Born in Bangor, Maine, Willard was raised in Vermont. He attended the Portland School of Art, renamed the Maine College of Art, and completed his education at Hunter College.
He currently lives in Calgary, Alberta and teaches at Alberta College of Art and Design.Work
Willard's art is associated with neo-op art and neo-conceptualism. Willard is also known as a writer, expert in color theory, and critic. His art is held in collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art. He is currently the Head of Painting at Alberta College of Art and Design.
Fiction Writing
- Garbage Head. Willard, Christopher. Garbage Head. Véhicule Press/Esplanade Books, 2005.
- Sundre. Willard, Christopher. Sundre. Véhicule Press/Esplanade Books, 2009.
Non-Fiction Writing
- Watercolor Mixing: The 12-Hue Method. Willard, Christopher. Watercolor Mixing: The 12-Hue Method. Rockport Press, 2000.
Poetry Writing
- Ship of Theseus. Willard, Christopher. Ship of Theseus. Crisis Chronicles Press, 2016.
Awards
Garbage Head