Chris Rogers is a visual artist and painter born in Austin, Texas, whose practice centers on narrative storytelling, recovery, and amplifying the voices of marginalized communities. Working primarily in portraiture and large-scale murals, Rogers uses the immediacy of scale to meet the public where they are—bringing art into both everyday streetscapes and cultural landmarks. His work can be found across the United States and is especially embedded in Austin, from the urban grit of the Eastside to iconic venues such as Antone’s.

Deeply influenced by his community and the artists who came before him, including Salvador Dalí, Édouard Manet, and the Spanish urban realist Belin, Rogers blends classical sensibility with a contemporary palette. His portraits and murals often become mirrors of resilience and shared humanity, opening space for reflection and conversation.

For Rogers, each painting or mural is more than a singular gesture; it is a drop from the endless ocean of the people who inspire him, and who he hopes to inspire in return. His work continues to grow as both testimony and offering—rooted in Austin yet reaching far beyond.