I draw inspiration from architecture, graffiti, comics, surrealism, hip hop, sports, graphic design, photography, street wear and technology. Each drawing is a journal of exploration. Originally made from discarded chipboard, I started with 12” x 18” panels and recently completed my first 28” x 44” piece.

Drawing allows me to create a visual language that challenges boundaries and defies physics. A chipboard panel becomes a window into a new world, inviting the viewer to engage with layered meanings and spatial experimtation.

In 2011, the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art (MoCCA) sought innovative ideas for a new museum experience on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. The competition invited architects and designers to envision bold concepts that would redefine how visitors interact with both the space and the art.

My proposal included plans for a second-floor café that would provide a view of the Williamsburg Bridge framed by an elliptical opening in the façade to reinforce the connection between the museum and downton Manhattan.

The main entrance was placed beneath a cantilevered gallery, guiding visitors into a central courtyard. This space served as the main circulation, linking the café, galleries, and auditorium visually and as one experience.

The goal was to create a smaller-scale, yet impactful experience within the city. The graphic façade was designed to establish a strong identity for the museum, enhancing its presence on Delancey and Clinton Street on the Lower East Side.

RA sees video as a dynamic extension of photography. He started experimenting with video in an architectural studio course. This experience led him to incorporate video into his artistic expression.

In 2008, Chris launched RA-NYC, a t-shirt line that reflected his unique style. To promote the brand, he used video as a powerful marketing tool. He showed designs through engaging visual stories. This first experiment with video not only made RA-NYC more visible but also helped him understand video as a storytelling medium.

As Chris’s skills grew, he started shooting, directing, and editing music videos for hip hop artists. This allowed him to explore different aspects of video production. He got to work with different talents and mix his passion for fashion with the vibrant energy of music. But over the past few years, he’s been focusing less on video, which has made him think about how to reintegrate video into his creative practice. Maybe he’ll revisit the things that first drew him to it. From architectural inspiration to brand promotion and musical expression, Chris’s journey with video shows how his artistic endeavors are all connected.

It is not always necessary to have a vision of the final product in mind before I start painting. Instead, I draw inspiration from the physical properties of the paint, music, films or passing thoughts until the final image emerges from when I discover forms and spaces in the layers of lines and fields of color.

Located in the southwest corner of Massachusetts, this ground up residence embodies a harmonious blend of aesthetics and functionality. Designed for a family transitioning from the hustle of New York City, the home prioritizes spaciousness and serenity.

The floor plan, rooted in Feng Shui principles, promotes a balanced flow of energy throughout the living spaces. Minimalist design elements enhance this tranquility, allowing the natural surroundings to take center stage. Large windows frame views of the heavily wooded valley, integrating the outdoors with the indoors and fostering a sense of connection to nature.

Construction techniques leverage low-tech methods, emphasizing sustainability and energy efficiency without sacrificing modern comforts. This approach not only minimizes environmental impact but also ensures that the home remains comfortable year-round. The result is a contemporary dwelling that serves as a peaceful retreat, inviting family bonding and relaxation away from urban life.

Designing logos is always a great time because it’s not a straightforward process. I’ve had the pleasure of creating logos for a bunch of artists over the years, including myself.

Painting on paper presents a unique opportunity to accumulate various media over time, which can be found in the overlapping colors. Similar to other surfaces, painting on paper celebrates when colors bleed, but its possible to draw with precision. I’m planning ot scale up with paper in the near future and I want to explore how acrylic paint interacts with charcoal, pastel, markers, and watercolor. The material I paint on, always assumes a defining role in the overall composition and expression.

1Haus is a modern addition to a 100 year old Colonial house in the Berkshires. The addition creates new modern living spaces and re-centers the house on the property creating an inviting front yard and an outdoor space in the backyard for outdoor living and playing.

Photography uniquely explores urban spaces by capturing moments with a camera, highlighting often-overlooked city life details. Chris's minor in photography honed his eye for light, shadow, and structure in cities. The rise of smartphone cameras has democratized this art, encouraging creative engagement with surroundings. With cameras readily available, spontaneous exploration and instant sharing of street scenes, architecture, and daily life are now possible. As he moves through urban areas, he engages in a dialogue between his environment and artistic vision. Photography remains a vital medium for expression and reflection in modern urban settings.

The texture of plywood influences the speed a brush or marker crosses it. Plywood is unique because absorbs paint but colors don’t bleed very much. These paintings on plywood experiment with the opacity of paint by layering graphic forms and creating depth by exploring connections between the layers or through deconstruction of those forms.

Located in the Berkshire Mountains, this house embodies a thoughtful evolution from its original concept as a modern cabin to a fully realized modern home. Utilizing natural materials, the design fosters a profound connection with its surroundings, harmonizing with the landscape. Its strategic placement on a hill allows it to coexist gracefully with the trees, while the roof line and datum lines create a visual unity that directs attention to the breathtaking mountain views.

Design efforts emphasize the integration of indoor and outdoor spaces, accomplished through a generous breezeway that encourages fluid movement. The strong roof line contributes to the house’s architectural presence, while modern, yet simple details leave a lasting impression of elegance and functionality. This balanced approach not only respects the natural environment but also enhances the living experience within the home.

In 2008, I found myself surrounded by an abundance of unused sketchbooks, each filled from front to back with my drawings. This prompted a creative shift; I decided to transform those sketches into a t-shirt line, giving birth to RA-NYC. This venture became more than just a clothing brand; it was a dynamic creative outlet that connected me with a diverse community of artists, particularly within the hip-hop scene.

My immersion in the brand was total. I took on the multifaceted roles of creating artwork, designing the logo, building the website, and coordinating photo shoots. Each stage taught me valuable lessons about the importance of branding and promotion. While I stepped away from printing t-shirts in 2013, the experience was invaluable. I cultivated a network within Brooklyn’s creative community that continues to influence my work and projects today.

Watercolor presents unique challenges for artists, but these challenges lead to innovative expressions of creativity. RA navigates watercolor with unpredictability, transforming fluidity into dynamic compositions. Expressive washes of color create vibrant backdrops for exploring spatial relationships. Color and graphic line techniques enhance visual appeal and introduce depth and form. This approach invites viewers to engage with the artwork, appreciating the balance between control and spontaneity in watercolor painting.

An open program competition titled High Bridge: Building Cultural Infrastructure provided the opportunity to pursue ideas I love to explore (urban architecture, culturally significant buildings, graffiti and hip hop). My proposal positioned a cultural center that included spaces for lectures, elevated outdoor space, cafe, studio spaces and a gallery (from bottom of the building to the top). The competition required buildings to incorporate a pedestrian bridge that connects Harlem and the Bronx in some way. My proposal rises from the ground, cantilevering a gallery over the bridge and allows pedestrians to enter via the bridge.