Christian Vincent is an artist living and working in Los Angeles, California. He studied at the Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, CA. His dream-like paintings explore the dynamics of conformity and desire in social situations within the framework of a post-industrial world. His earlier work, with its rich, dark colors and Chiaroscuro reminiscent of the Renaissance period, could be characterized as American realism, but with a narrative edge. Combining commentary related to the post-industrial world with observations about his personal experience, Vincent’s canvases are immersive, ethereal evocations of the dynamics of conformity and desire. His strong compositions feel melancholic and evoke a sense of isolation. His more recent work embodies a soft surrealism, with its exploration of the symbols of culture, history, and mythology combined with the use of repetitive imagery and patterns, along with a more colorful palette. Vincent's work has been exhibited extensively in the United States, including at the Naples Art Museum, Naples, FL; Susquehanna Art Museum, Harrisburg, PA; Frye Art Museum, Seattle, WA; Arnot Art Museum, Elmira, NY; The Museum of Biblical Art, Dallas TX; and Biedenharn Museum, Monroe, LA. His work is also included in several prominent private collections internationally.