Charlie Cristi

Charlie is an artist, education specialist, and mother of two young creatives. Together, they explore the wild beauty of Wellington’s south coast — a place of constant change and inspiration. Her work is a reflection of the joy and happiness found in the simplicity of everyday life: the squeal of a child chasing a bubble, the feeling of flying at the top of a swing, the fleeting form of a cloud before it transforms into something entirely new.

These small, passing moments often hold the deepest meaning. By focusing intentionally on them, Charlie aims to celebrate the beauty that exists right in front of us — if we choose to notice it. Her art is about pausing, observing, and honoring the ordinary as something extraordinary. In a world that moves quickly, she’s drawn to what is quiet, joyful, and real — moments that may be brief, but stay with us.