Christian Rodriguez is a Mexican American artist born in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas. He studied Fine Art at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and currently lives in Philadelphia, PA.
His work explores various aspects of the human condition, with a strong focus on emotional psychology and sociopolitical themes.
Each piece is driven by the concept or emotion he seeks to explore, allowing him the freedom to adapt his visual language and techniques rather than being confined to a single style or process.
While incorporating elements of abstraction and expressionism, Christian consistently grounds his work in a realistic representation of the human figure or portrait, serving as a visual anchor. He draws inspiration from classical, modern, and postmodern figurative movements, weaving these influences together in dynamic ways.
He finds the human figure and portraiture to be powerful vehicles for expression—offering a depth of emotion and an intimate connection with the viewer.
His creative process is one of discovery; he rarely begins with a fixed vision of the final outcome. Instead, he embraces an evolving dialogue between himself and the painting as it develops, allowing the work to unfold organically.
