Christy Kinard - Contemporary Southern Mixed-Media Artist
Work built on thirty years of sustained practice
Kinard’s paintings move between abstraction and place – layered surfaces that hold color the way memory holds light. The work is in private, corporate, and civic collections across the country, and in permanent public installation at Hilton Head Island Airport.
Media Mentions…
“It feels artistic. It feels layered. It feels like a welcome.”
Natalie Harvey Director of Cultural Affairs, Hilton Head Island
“Her process blends paint, fabric, and vintage material to create a tactile sense of memory, transforming the everyday into something timeless.”
The Vivant Team Arts & Culture
“Christy Kinard’s lively floral paintings characterize her life and observations in the South.”
Brianna Melanson Luxe Lifestyle Magazine
Trusted by Leading Collectors & Institutions
Featured In
- Vivant Magazine
- Post & Courier
- LocalLife Magazine
- American Art Collector (Southern Artists)
Corporate & Private Collections
- SPANX
- IBM
- Emily Giffin
- NBC
- Sea Pines Resort
- King & Spalding
Public Works
- Hilton Head Airport
- University of Virginia Hospital
- St. Vincent’s Medical Center
- Peeples Cancer Institute
Permanent Installations
Selected from more than 229 submissions, the Hilton Head Island Airport commission represents Kinard’s most significant public credential to date. Additional civic, hospitality, and institutional projects are available for inquiry.
Focused Precision
A permanent glass-wall installation selected through the Hilton Head Island Airport’s public-art program. The work was chosen from a competitive field of more than 229 applicants – one of the more rigorous regional public-art selection processes in the Southeast.
The scale and siting of the piece – positioned at the primary passenger threshold – demanded both formal clarity and material durability. The commission marks the most significant public placement of Kinard’s career.
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Upcoming Commission
Heart of Healing – Bluffton Community Hospital
Collections: Where the Work Lives
Kinard’s work enters collections through galleries, direct studio relationships, and competitive commissions. The collector base spans private residences, corporate interiors, and civic spaces.
Acquisition inquiries for original works, institutional commissions, and hospitality projects are handled directly. Works are available at a range of scales, from works on paper to major installations.
- Private residential collections
- Corporate & professional services
- Healthcare & hospitality environments
- Civic & public installations
- Interior design collaborations
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are Christy’s collectors based?
Christy’s work is collected widely across the U.S., particularly throughout the East Coast and Southeast. Strong collector bases include Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Sea Pines, Palm Beach, Greenwich, Atlanta, Charlotte, and Boston.
Do you ship artwork nationwide?
Yes. All artwork is professionally packaged, fully insured, and shipped throughout the U.S. and internationally. Regular shipments go to Charleston, Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Hilton Head, Bluffton, Sea Pines, Palm Beach, and Greenwich.
Does Christy accept commissions?
Yes—Christy accepts a limited number of commissions each year for private collectors, interior designers, and hospitality projects. Pieces can be customized to your preferred palette, size, or style.
Can I request a piece inspired by a past painting?
Absolutely. Every artwork is original, but Christy can create a piece inspired by the colors, composition, or feel of one you loved.
What is the price range of Christy’s artwork?
Original mixed-media works range from $1,500 to $10,000+, depending on scale and complexity. Limited-edition prints begin at $300.
Does Christy work with interior designers?
Yes. Christy collaborates frequently with interior designers in Charleston, Palm Beach, Atlanta, Hilton Head, Bluffton, Charlotte, Boston, and Greenwich. Trade pricing is available.
Where is Christy’s studio located?
Christy works from her studio in Old Village, Mount Pleasant—minutes from Charleston and Sullivan’s Island. Studio visits are available by appointment.
Do you offer local pickup?
Yes. Charleston-area collectors can request studio pickup for originals and limited editions.
