Biography – Christian BañezChristian was born in Cebu City, Philippines. In 2001, his family moved to the United States in rural Missouri surrounding long stretches of highway and acres of farming land. The semester before pursuing medical school his passion for painting and art was rekindled and he decided to pursue a career in art. Christian is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Studio Art-Painting with a minor in Art History at Missouri Western State University. Christian’s art explores modern conflicts in identity, self-vulnerability, and relishing the mundane moments of life. These themes coming at an intersection with his own personal experience being a formerly undocumented first-generation immigrant. Portfolio: https://www.christianbanezart.com/ |
