Christina Lucia Giuffrida is a contemporary artist based in New York City, known for her evocative landscapes that explore the environmental challenges facing Australia. Originally from New South Wales, the diverse natural beauty of her home significantly influences her artistic practice. Giuffrida’s work reflects the contradictions of the environment today, capturing both its splendor and the urgent issues it faces.

Her art addresses pressing concerns such as mining, deforestation, and poor land management. Giuffrida often states, “When it comes to prioritizing the environment, it often loses out—with devastating consequences.” Through her work, she seeks to portray the realities of contemporary Australia, moving beyond the idealised images commonly associated with the country.

Drawing inspiration from real locations across Australia, Giuffrida reinterprets these landscapes through her artistic lens, depicting the environment as a living entity that embodies the tension between reverence and exploitation. This theme is especially evident in her pieces focused on the Martuwara River, which flows through the land of six Indigenous Nations. The “Fitzroy River Declaration,” which recognises the river as a living being deserving of rights, serves as a significant influence in her work.