Christine Gregory facts for kids

Christine Gregory (born 1879, died 1963) was a talented British artist. She was known for creating beautiful sculptures and pottery. Christine Gregory was also one of the very first women to become a member of the important Royal Society of British Sculptors.

About Christine Gregory

Christine Gregory was born in London in 1879 and lived there her whole life. Her father was a scientist who studied minerals. Her mother was from Berkshire, and they had seven children together.

Becoming an Artist

From 1918 to 1937, Christine taught students how to make models at the Hammersmith School of Art. While teaching, she also worked as a sculptor and potter. She used materials like bronze, terracotta (a type of clay), and plaster. She created many different artworks, including busts (sculptures of heads and shoulders), small statues, decorative plaques, and pottery pieces.

In 1922, Christine Gregory made history. She was one of the first women ever chosen to be a member of the Royal Society of British Sculptors. This was a big deal for women artists at the time. Later, in 1948, she became a Fellow of the society, which is an even higher honor.

Christine Gregory also won several awards for her art. In 1945, she received the Feodora Gleichen Award. She won it for her colorful plaster sculpture called A Child of Africa.

Showing Her Art to the World

Christine Gregory showed her artwork in many places. Between 1900 and 1949, she displayed 37 pieces at the famous Royal Academy of Arts in London. She also exhibited 24 works with the Society of Women Artists.

Her art was seen internationally too. She showed her sculptures at the Paris Salon in France. Her work was also displayed at the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool, England. Other places included the Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers, and in Scotland at the Royal Scottish Academy and the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts. She even exhibited her art in Canada!

Where to See Her Work Today

You can still see examples of Christine Gregory's art in museums. Some of her pieces are kept at the Ulster Museum in Belfast. Others are at the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery in Stoke-on-Trent, England.