Chris Tobar Rodriguez
I’m Chris Tobar Rodriguez, a Creative Director, Curator, and Artist working across storytelling, strategy, and experiential design. My practice centers on shaping creative identity and community through both digital and physical spaces, designing experiences that people can step into, feel, and return to.
As a creative director, I lead ideas from concept to execution. I design cohesive creative systems including visual languages, environments, and narratives that align intention with real-world impact. I’m comfortable operating at multiple levels, setting vision, guiding collaborators, and staying close to the work to ensure clarity and follow-through.
As a curator and artist, I approach creative work as an act of inquiry. I’m interested in how culture is shaped, how stories are shared, and how space, whether physical or digital, can invite connection. My ongoing project, The Neon Rodeo, reflects this approach. It is a living body of work that blends art, world-building, and experiential storytelling to explore identity, resilience, and collective imagination.
At the core of my work is a simple belief. Creativity begins with curiosity. I consider myself a creator who wonders. I ask questions, experiment openly, and build with intention rather than certainty. That curiosity drives how I design, curate, and collaborate, allowing each project to evolve into something immersive, thoughtful, and culturally grounded.
Whether I’m directing a creative vision, curating a space, or building an experience from the ground up, my goal is always the same. To create work that feels considered, human, and alive. Work that brings people together and leaves room for reflection.
Let's work together, Chris Tobar.
Whether you want to leave feedback for my work or are interested in working together, I would love to hear from you.
me@tobartakeover.com
Austin, TX
Art Resume
2008
Night of the Living Exposure @ The Culture Mart, Orlando, FL
Caffeine for the Artistic Soul @ Full Sail, Orlando, FL
Graffiti Conference 1 @ Black Box, Orlando, FL
B-side Artists Exhibition 1 @ CityArts Factory, Orlando, FL
2009
Graffiti Conference 2 @ Black Box, Orlando, FL
B-side Artists Exhibition 2 @ CityArts Factory, Orlando, FL
Urban Art Show @ Common Gallery, Orlando, FL
Inprogress Release @ Redefine Art Gallery, Orlando, FL
Solo Show at The Blackbox @ Blackbox, Orlando, FL
The Beatles Tribute @ Redefine Art Gallery, Orlando, FL
Skateboard and Sticker Trading Party @ Redefine Art Gallery, Orlando, FL
2010
Graffiti Conference 3 @ Black Box, Orlando, FL
B-side Artists Exhibition 3 @ CityArts Factory, Orlando, FL
My Uzi Weighs a Ton @ Neon Forest, Orlando, FL
Seed the Forest @ Neon Forest, Orlando, FL
US President Group Show @ Mother Falcon, Orlando, FL
Realm 54 Grand Opening @ Realm 54, Orlando, FL
The Beginning B-Side Artists Documentary @ CityArts Factory, Orlando, FL
Bandwagon Roadshow @ Redefine Art Gallery, Orlando, FL
Mechanized Underground @ Baldwin Park, Orlando, FL
Star Wars @ Mother Falcon, Orlando, FL
2011
G40 Exhibit @ Art Whino, Washington, DC
Stick 'Em Up @ Bohdi Tree, Orlando, FL
The Muppet Show @ Avalon Gallery, Orlando, FL
Dreamers and Doers @ Taste Gallery, Orlando, FL
Man in the Mask @ Per Populus Gallery, Chicago, IL
B-side Artists Exhibition 4 @ CityArts Factory, Orlando, FL
More Than Sunshine @ Twelve21 Art Gallery, Orlando, FL
2012
Miami Art Basel Mural @ Art Whino, Miami, FL
Unmasked @ Twelve21 Art Gallery, Orlando, FL
B-side Artists Exhibition 5 @ CityArts Factory, Orlando, FL
G40 Exhibit @ Art Whino, Richmond, VA
2013
Native (Solo Show) @ XL Gallery, Orlando, FL
B-side Artists Exhibition 6 @ CityArts Factory, Orlando, FL
2017
Our Orlando - Mennello Museum @ Mennello Museum, Orlando, FL
Artist Panel at the Mennello Museum @ Mennello Museum, Orlando, FL
Don't Bring A Pillow To A Knife Fight, Two Man Group Show @ Redefine Art Gallery, Orlando, FL
B-side Artists Exhibition 7 @ CityArts Factory, Orlando, FL
2021
"I FEEL LIKE YE" (2021) @ Richest Art Gallery, Austin, TX (Curated by Tobar)
Black Art WKND (Dates not specified) @ Native, Austin, TX (Curated by Tobar as Creative Director for _OFCOLOR)
Latino Art WKND (Dates not specified) @ Native, Austin, TX (Curated by Tobar as Creative Director for _OFCOLOR)
B-side Artists Exhibition 8 @ CityArts Factory, Orlando, FL
Anime Wonderland @ Guzu Gallery, Austin, TX
2022
Black Art WKND (Dates not specified) @ Distribution Hall , Austin, TX (Curated by Tobar as Creative Director for _OFCOLOR)
Latino Art WKND (Dates not specified) @ Distribution Hall , Austin, TX (Curated by Tobar as Creative Director for _OFCOLOR)
B-side Artists Exhibition 9 @ CityArts Factory, Orlando, FL
2023
A LOT CLOSER (September 21 – October 29, 2023) @ 2324 Studios, Austin, TX
"I FEEL LIKE BEY" (2023) @ Dottiewood Studio, Austin, TX (Curated by Tobar + SHE COLLECTS ART)
"SNEAK’ART" (2023) @ 2324 Studios, Austin, TX (Curated by Tobar + ATX Artists Social)
Austin Studio Tour East (2023) @ Various Locations, Austin, TX
Show and Tell @ 2324, Austin, TX
B-side Artists Exhibition 10 @ CityArts Factory, Orlando, FL
I Wonder Solo Show, @ Redefine Art Gallery, Orlando, FL
The Mighty, Uncanny, Incredible, Amazing Art Show: Artwork Inspired by Comic Books @ Guzu Gallery, Austin, TX
2024
Adios Summer - Group Shop - @ 1301 Gallery, Austin, TX
Neon Rodeo: Act 1 (October 2024) @ Contracommon, Bee Cave, TX
Neon Rodeo: Act 2 (November 2024) @ DawaHQ, Austin, TX
Neon Rodeo: Pop Up (November 2024) @ Austin, TX
B-side Artists Exhibition 11 @ CityArts Factory, Orlando, FL
Made in Texas: A Pop Culture Art Show with Lone Star Flavor @ Guzu Gallery, Austin, TX