Christina Wolf
Chrissie Weaves
Contemporary Artist & Co-Founder
Birrin Birrin Studio
(Australia)
BIO
Chrissie Wolf is a contemporary textile artist and co-founder of Birrin Birrin Studio, working across weaving, crochet, and emerging painting practices. Her work explores material, warmth, and the relationship between body, object, and environment.
Working with raffia, wool, and fibre-based techniques, Wolf creates woven works, crochet pieces, and wearable forms that sit between art and function. Her practice is grounded in process and material sensitivity, with each piece developing through repetition, texture, and intuitive construction.
Her work includes handcrafted garments, blankets, and textile-based artworks that carry both visual and physical presence — designed to be held, worn, or lived with. Alongside this, she is expanding her practice into painting, extending her material language into new forms.
Working both independently and in collaboration, Wolf contributes to a shared studio environment that supports sustained creative practice and experimentation. Her approach emphasises intuitive making and the gradual development of visual language over time.
In 2026, she exhibited alongside Tom Wolf in Threads of Country: Totems, Time, and Transformation at Obsidian Bide Art Gallery & Studio, presenting both individual and collaborative works.
As part of Birrin Birrin, her practice sits within a broader platform connecting art, lived experience, and alternative support structures.
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![A woven basket with feathers resting on a grey table in a kitchen.]()
Serving Basket
Raffia weaved basket with handles and emu feathers
[2026]
© Chrissie Wolf
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![A colorful crocheted blanket with a spiral pattern in blue, orange, yellow, and light blue, draped over a bed with a gemstone lamp, a floral pillow, and a nightstand on the left side.]()
Kingsize Spiral Crochet Blanket
Four colour spiral blanket. King size.
$2500
[2026]
© Chrissie Wolf
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![A woven round basket sits on a wooden table with a colorful, painted surface. The table appears to have some paint splatters and scratches.]()
Raffia Basket
Raffia weaved basket and then dyed with purple colour. I like the variegated style the colour has on it.
[2026]
© Chrissie Wolf
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![Two colorful woven baskets, one with purple and green details and one with pink, purple, and green details, placed on a light-colored fabric surface.]()
Multi Colour Weaved Baskets
Raffia weaved into a beautiful basket. Variegated dye in blue.
[2025]
© Chrissie Wolf
Textile Works, Wearables & Commissions
🧶 1. Handcrafted Textile Commissions
Custom woven and crochet works created using raffia, wool, and fibre-based materials.
Includes:
Blankets,
Textile artworks,
One-off fibre pieces
🏠 3. Interior & Soft Installation Works
Textile-based works designed for space, warmth, and atmosphere.
Includes:
Throws and blankets
Hanging textile pieces
Soft installations
🖼️ 4. Collaborative & Emerging Practice
Participation in collaborative works and ongoing development across textile and painting.
Includes:
Joint works with Tom Wolf
Exhibition pieces
Painting-based exploration
Handcrafted clothing pieces that sit between fashion and art.
Includes:
Crochet garments
Layered textile wearables
Custom- fitted or conceptual pieces
👕 2. Wearable Art & Garments
I create a small number of crocheted textile works each year, ranging from smaller throw pieces through to large-scale, fully custom blankets.
Commissions typically range from $900 – $6,000+ depending on scale, material, and complexity.
Wearable and large-scale textile works are quoted individually.
If you’re interested in a commission, get in touch to discuss scale, colour, and timeline.
A 50% deposit is required to secure all bookings.
Due to the time-intensive nature of handcrafted textile work, not all enquiries can be accepted. Selected projects will be responded to within 5 business days.
When enquiring, it’s helpful to include:
– Desired size (throw, queen, king)
– Colour direction or references (if any)
– Timeline (if you have one)
– Location for delivery
This allows me to respond with accurate pricing and availability.
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Process & Care
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Process & Care *
Each piece is handcrafted using fibre-based techniques including crochet and weaving. Due to the time-intensive nature of this process, works are created slowly and with attention to detail, material, and structure.
No two pieces are identical. Variations in texture, form, and finish are part of the work and reflect its handmade nature.
Garments and textile works should be handled with care. Where applicable, gentle hand washing and proper storage are recommended to maintain the integrity of the piece over time.
Commission timelines vary depending on scale and complexity. Larger or detailed works may require extended making periods.
These works sit between object, garment, and artwork — designed to be both experienced and lived with.
CONTACT
For weaving and textile/fibre art enquires
Email: chrissie@birrinbirrin.com
