Criss Chaney is an American painter based in Berwick, on Melbourne’s urban fringe, whose art boldly explores the intersection of self-expression, emotional depth, and human complexity. Trained originally as a glass artist in the UK and shaped by years of global travel, Criss channels her life’s journey into multi-layered paintings that reveal raw introspection and untamed spirit.Her Berwick studio is more than just a creative space—it’s a vibrant hub of artistic growth, empowerment, and community connection. Through her fine art, murals, and transformative workshops, Criss inspires others to embrace vulnerability, explore identity, and live unapologetically.