Christian Rodriguez was born and raised in New York City’s Lower East Side, to immigrants of the Dominican Republic. At the age of twelve his sisters and himself were sent to live on the island with his grandmother and extended family. For three formative years he lived outside of the United States. This time away from home would peak his interest in the arts. Upon his return Christian began photographing. After four years of high school in the city he was ready to leave once more. Christian attended the Savannah College of Art and Design. Majoring in photography he quickly began studying Savannah, it’s streets, and it’s lights, the people, and friends. Among many life-changing experiences was the switch to analog methods. Christian graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design in the spring of 2015. He has returned to New York City to continue his photographic career. From Here and There. 2014-2015 This body of work deals with many intimate levels of life and family. The home life, the immigrant life, and the …
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