Christian Bachez (b. 2001) is a painter, muralist, digital artist, and photographer from Alphabet City, New York. His work is rooted in community engagement, cultural critique, and storytelling. He graduated from the College of the Holy Cross with a B.A. in Psychology and Visual Arts, a dual foundation that informs his approach to public art.
His works teeter between celebratory exuberance and social commentary. His use of bold colors, layered textures, and human-centered narratives speaks to themes of identity, preservation, empathy, and social inequities. Whether painting in his hometown or creating large-scale murals abroad, he aims to amplify local voices and histories.
Deeply inspired by the cultural richness of Alphabet City and the communities he connects with globally, Christian sees public art as a catalyst for dialogue and empowerment. His work transforms spaces into platforms for storytelling, urging viewers to thoughtfully engage with the world and each other.
Photo: Michael Ivins
Artist Statement
I create art that celebrates underserved communities while creating dialogue surrounding the systems that marginalize them. My work spans murals, photography, and painting, each medium offering a unique way to address the inequalities that permeate society. Through my art, I bring attention to the issues that disproportionately affect working-class people, people of color, and those on the fringes of our social systems.
In my murals, I collaborate with communities creating colorful public art that serves as a platform to empower ignored voices and celebrate the people they represent.
Through film photography, I capture locals that make up NYC with each portrait highlighting their individuality, a moment of beauty and strength within the everyday. Additionally, my environmental photos evoke senses of calmness and peace that are oftentimes missing from our ever-evolving, advertisement ridden world.
My paintings reflect the social issues I care about, from mental health to systemic inequality. They are explored through abstract forms, layered textures, and eclectic color choices. Each brushstroke communicates the urgency of these topics, with the chaos and intensity of the formal qualities reflecting the systems of oppression they critique.
My goal is to spark dialogue and make space for those whose stories of resilience deserve to be told.