Bio

Mexican, born in Quito, Ecuador. Christian is a huge nerd and holds a Ph.D. in Biotechnology focusing on nanotechnology from Tecnologico de Monterrey while creating art for over a decade. Painting and drawing between experiments, his work mainly focuses on large-scale geometrical compositions on paper, ink, and symbolic representations of Ecuador and Mexico food markets. During this time, he has been part of group exhibitions at Duke University and the City of Austin. He has been recognized as a finalist in national juried art shows. He works and lives in Manor, Texas.

  • Side Hustle is an exhibition that celebrates the creative work people do outside of their 9-to-5’s: the passions and projects that don’t always fit neatly on a resume (or generate a living wage) but often say the most about what we care about.

    Part gallery show, part marketplace, Side Hustle aims to bring together a mix of works that show what can happen "on the side." From ceramics and textiles to paintings and design objects (and perhaps beyond), the show will highlight makers who balance day jobs with their creative drive, proving that certain things can't wait for free time—they insist on it.

    By spotlighting these works, Side Hustle asks us to rethink the divide between work and play, labor and leisure. It honors the ingenuity that thrives in the margins and invites audiences to support artists not just with admiration but with participation.


    Location

    St. Edward’s University Fine Arts Gallery

    3001 S. Congress Avenue


    Exhibition dates

    Side Hustle runs as a gallery exhibition from November 13 – December 4, 2025. During this time, visitors can view the work on display in the gallery.

    Austin Studio Tour

    Side Hustle will be open as part of the second weekend of the Austin Studio Tour (November 15 and 16 from 12pm-6pm). The show will be open to the public throughout the weekend, with a special opening reception and opportunity to sell work (see below!).

  • Artwork selected as a staff pick (one of 5) from over an applicant pool of over 200 artworks.

    https://mexic-artemuseum.org/event/alimento-para-el-alma-food-for-the-soul/

    This group exhibition, a selection of artworks (previously known as Mix ‘n’ Mash) explores the theme of food from over 200 artists created on quality panels donated by Ampersand Art Supply.

    Food has the ability to lift the spirit and bring communities together. Food traditions are often passed from one generation to the next, bringing us closer to our history and our families. Food preparation also has as much creative potential as any traditional media (painting, drawing, sculpting, etc.) Austin is home to people from many countries. Mexic-Arte Museum, located in Central Texas and situated so close to the state’s capital, has the opportunity to host people from all over the state, country, and world. These people bring a variety of tastes and food memories with them. In Alimento para el alma / Food for the soul we celebrate the variety of foods interpreted by artists.

    This group exhibition, a selection of artworks (previously known as Mix ‘n’ Mash) explores the theme of food from over 200 artists created on quality panels donated by Ampersand Art Supply.

    Food has the ability to lift the spirit and bring communities together. Food traditions are often passed from one generation to the next, bringing us closer to our history and our families. Food preparation also has as much creative potential as any traditional media (painting, drawing, sculpting, etc.) Austin is home to people from many countries. Mexic-Arte Museum, located in Central Texas and situated so close to the state’s capital, has the opportunity to host people from all over the state, country, and world. These people bring a variety of tastes and food memories with them. In Alimento para el alma / Food for the soul we celebrate the variety of foods interpreted by artists.

    We are inviting artists to create one work of art on a 12” x 12” eco-friendly and archival quality Gessobord generously donated by Ampersand.

    Mexic-Arte Museum is pleased to announce a call for entries for our annual Mix ‘n’ Mash Exhibition and Art Sale, which will open on Friday, March 3, 2023. This year’s theme is Alimento para el alma / Food for the soul.

  • The People’s Gallery is an annual exhibition at Austin City Hall that displays local and regional artwork to more than 210,000 visitors annually. The curated pieces represent the Austin arts community’s excellence and cultural diversity while promoting the City’s cultural and economic initiatives. There were over 800 total applicants, with only about 200 works selected. The work is currently on display in Austin’s City Hall through 2024.

  • Art and science have much in common, yet we don't always see it that way. This exhibit brings the work of artists and scientists together in a shared exploration of creativity and visual communication. The Art of a Scientist Committee chose me to create an art piece based on my research for inclusion in the 2020 exhibit hosted by the Power Plant Gallery, a laboratory for the arts at Duke University.

  • The Billboard Creative (TBC) is a Los Angeles-based non-profit organization that takes over unused billboards with the help of partner institutions and transforms LA billboards into public art displays.

    Finalists got a chance to publicly display their work at a large scale.

  • Series of 12 ink illustration that follows themes and plot points from the book

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