COUNTER NARRATIVES
Californian Pablo Cristi’s artwork poses the question, “Who gets to tell who’s story?” He believes this question is particularly relevant to American groups and cultures that have been historically “otherized”—focusing on the Black, Native American, and Chicano communities. His work creates new histories that critique the dominant narratives, exposing the fault lines in American society. Blurring the lines between printmaking, drawing, and painting, these pieces are sometimes inspired by contemporary events. Exploring the issues of erasure, resistance, and survival, Pablo’s thought-provoking projects probe the very nature of American identity.
If you are interested in purchasing any of Pablo’s artwork, please contact him directly at pablocristi76@gmail.com Or, click on an artwork’s price to automatically set up a direct email to him. (Shipping is additional.)
Be sure to click on the square thumbnail images to view the larger, complete images, and to read Pablo’s comments about his art practice and some of the events that triggered his work.
Elvis Was a Hero to Some…
Acrylic, latex, spray paint & oil pastel on wood panel, 60” x 48”, 6,000 USD
Eazy Digz in a Gangster’s Paradise
Acrylic, latex, spray paint & gold leaf on stretched canvas, 48” x 72”, Artist’s Collection
Blueprints of a Fallen Empire
Cyanotype, acrylic, spray paint & oil pastel on paper, 45” x 33.5”, 4,000 USD
Ain’t No Future in Yo’ Frontin’
Acrylic, latex & spray paint on canvas, 40” x 30”, 4,000 USD
Emancipation from the Proclamation
Acrylic, latex & spray paint on paper, 40” x 30”, Private Collection
500 Years Per Ounce: Theatre of the Spectacle
Acrylic, latex, spray paint, gold leaf & glitter on paper, 72” x 120”, Cheech Marin Collection
Blueprints of a Fallen Empire 3
Cyanotype & screen print ink on Rives BFK, 30” x 22.5”, 800 USD
Blueprints of a Fallen Empire 4
Cyanotype, screen print ink & pigment stick on Rives BFK, 30” x 22.5”, 800 USD
Codes of a Fallen Empire 1
Screen print ink, brass powder, collaged paper & oil pastel on cotton rag paper, 30” x 22.5”, 1,500 USD
Codes of a Fallen Empire 2
Screen print ink, collaged paper & oil pastel on Rives BFK, 30” x 22.5”, 1,500 USD
Broken L3tt3rs Underwater 1
Ink, collaged paper, oil pastel & pigment stick on Rives BFK, 30” x 22.5”, 1,000 USD
Broken L3tt3rs Underwater 2
Ink, collaged paper, oil pastel & pigment stick on cotton rag paper, 30” x 22.5”, 1,000 USD
IMO-FTP-FR
Ink, acrylic, spray paint & pigment stick on cotton rag paper, 41” x 29.5”, 4,000 USD
LIBERATION
Ink, acrylic, spray paint & pigment stick on cotton rag paper, 41” x 29.5”, 4,000 USD
Free Them All
Ink, acrylic, spray paint & pigment stick on cotton rag paper, 41” x 29.5”, 4,000 USD