Christa Stephens (she/her) is an autistic artist whose practice interprets the natural world as a metaphor for human experience. With a background in music and a deep interest in philosophy, she translates natural settings into colorful abstractions that combine organic and geometric forms- and transmutes thoughts, emotions, and sensory experiences into intricate compositions. Her paintings merge science, nature, and existentialism with improvised aesthetics, offering a unique way to experience presence through layered sequences of color, form, and texture.
Based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Stephens maintains a multifarious creative practice and advocates strength-based narratives for herself and others on the autism spectrum. Her work has been exhibited in museums, galleries, and contemporary art centers throughout the southwestern United States.