Growing up near village of Nelson, WI, spends time there and in University Park, MD (greater Washington, DC). In addition to creating sculpture, wrote the science fiction novel -- black box.
Background on Sculpture
Creates mobiles and stabiles under the signature GChris. His primary
artistic influence is Alexander Calder.
GChris mobiles and stabiles utilize natural materials -- copper and
wood. Woods are primarily American hardwoods -- mostly black walnut --
with contrasts provided by exotic African and South American woods.
Copper is used in many forms and takes each work through a living
process.
Existing GChris mobiles and stabiles may be purchased and number over
100 pieces with dimensions ranging from a few inches to 12 feet and
larger. Works of all sizes, even larger works, can be commissioned.
Sculptures can be purchased via email or phone.
Background on Policy & Management --
Throughout career, has worked on national policy issues and on health
and human service systems, models and reform. A major priority is
reducing vulnerability.
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Senior Advisor to Chief Operating Officer, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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Senior Advisor to Under Secretary for Health, Veterans Health Administration.
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Senior Fellow / Scholar-in-Residence, Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Sciences
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Fellow, National Academy of Public Administration
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Deputy Director, Quality Improvement Group, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
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Chief Information Officer, Veterans Health Administration
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Acting Assistant Secretary, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, and Senior Advisor for Health Affairs, DoD
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Senior Advisor for Force Health Protection, Assistant Secretary for Reserve Affairs, DoD
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Associate Director, Office of Presidential Personnel, White House.
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Director of Health Legislation, U.S. House Select Committee on Aging.
Bachelor's in Political Science and Master's in Urban and Regional Planning from University of Wisconsin - Madison. Doctoral work at John Hopkins University School of Public Health.
About The Artist - Gary (Chris) Christopherson
Copyright 1975-2008
All Rights Reserved
Gary A. Christopherson
