The artist residency at Château d’Orquevaux was everything I dreamed—beautiful, creative, and inspiring. But the true magic wasn’t just in the art or the countryside. It was in the people, the conversations, and the shared creative energy that continue to ripple forward.

During my artist residency at Château Orquevaux in the Champagne region of France, I found not only inspiration for new artwork but also a renewed sense of belonging. Surrounded by fellow artists, the quiet beauty of the countryside, and time to create freely, I rediscovered the joy of community and reflection.

After seven years building a creative life in Sharon Springs, I’ve said goodbye to my New York home and studio and begun a new chapter in Los Angeles—continuing my work photographing people, creating fine art, and nurturing community across both coasts.

Christine Harris introduces The Fenimore Flowers, a collection of still lifes created in honor of a dear friend and now on view at the Fenimore Art Museum. The exhibit marks a full-circle moment in her journey as a photographer inspired by the very museum that helped shape her artistic path.

My photography journey began later in life through a community project that revealed my calling, capturing connection in people and flowers alike.