The College of Southern Nevada, School of Arts & Letters, and Department of Fine Arts will host an exhibition of large-scale oil paintings by Florida-based artist Christine Knize. Christine Knize: Orchidelirium opens Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, and runs through Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in the Fine Arts Gallery on the North Las Vegas Campus of the College of Southern Nevada. A special gallery talk and artist reception, with refreshments, will take place on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at 6 p.m.

Christine Knize, alumna of Tyler School of Art, Bachelor of Fine Arts, and Rhode Island School of Design, Master of Fine Arts, born in New York City, inherited her artistic talent from two generations of women artists. Her academic journey led her to spend three years in Italy and France, specializing in the Renaissance. Throughout her career, Knize maintained a dual focus on painting and photography. In 1986, she moved to Miami, where she established a paint decoration company, which drew the attention of numerous celebrities. Notably, Knize dedicated years to the restoration of the Biltmore Hotel, where she meticulously revived the hand-painted finishes adorning the lobby and ballrooms. She also played a role in the initial renovations of Miami Beach Art Deco hotels, contributing to the preservation of historical landmarks. After three decades in Miami, Knize embraced a new chapter in Jacksonville, Florida, where she channels her artistic energy into creating large-scale canvases of orchids.

Speaking of her work, Knize says, “I have forever been captivated by orchids, the jewel-like flowers with vibrant colors and striking patterns. Each orchid possesses a unique personality compelling me to capture it on canvas. I approach these flowers as portraits, often working on large-scale surfaces to honor their beauty and complexity. My technique draws inspiration from the European masters, using oil paint, brushes, and multiple layers of translucent glazes, without relying on other mediums or tools. This meticulous process results in realistic works, some taking months to complete.”

The CSN Fine Arts Gallery is free, family-friendly, and open to the public. Gallery hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The Fine Arts Gallery is located adjacent to the Nicholas J. Horn Theatre Lobby on the North Las Vegas campus located at 3200 E. Cheyenne Avenue, one mile East of I-15 North.

For more information, please call 702-651-4146 or visit http://www.csn.edu/artgallery