Christopher Burk is a painter that is recognized for his representation of stillness in the landscape, turning the often-overlooked environments into moments of contemplation. His work has earned him various recognitions, including most recently, a Visual Arts Fellowship from the Greater Columbus Arts Council and the Columbus Museum of Art, a Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant, numerous Individual Excellence Awards from the Ohio Arts Council along with residencies at the Josef & Anni Albers Foundation and the Vermont Studio Center.