6x6 Artist Interview: Christopher Auger-Domínguez

We met with Photographer and 6x6 artist Christopher Auger-Dominquez. This Texas native is inspired by children and has a liking to a certain barnyard animal.

CW: Are you a full-time photographer?

CHRISTOPHER: Yes

CW: What attracted you to submitting work to Six by Six?

CHRISTOPHER: I liked the idea of being a part of a group of individual artists all with their own unique solution to fill that 6x6 space.

CW: Was the canvas size a challenge or a piece of cake?

CHRISTOPHER: It wasn't a challenge to fill the space but it was a challenge to replace the canvas with my own work.

CW: Do you generally photograph kids?

CHRISTOPHER: Yes. That is what I've begun concentrating my attention on.  I've worked with kids on and off for years in different capacities so it is a natural place to be as an artist/photographer.  I've had to explore other kinds of subjects to return to what I know.  It helps to have a 17 month old that inspires me daily.

CW: Where else can we find your work?

CHRISTOPHER: Currently I am showing work at a children's boutique store in Chelsea called Babesta Cribs.

CW:  Do you have any art shows coming up that we can attend?

CHRISTOPHER: None planned right now.

CW: What is your favorite barnyard animal and why?

CHRISTOPHER: I'm not much of a cat lover but farm cat's are really cool.  They rule the night while the rest of the animals are sleeping.  They're on their own mostly, sleeping during the day and hunting at night.  They are both mischievous and guardians.  I can relate to that, I guess.

CW: Who inspires you regularly?

CHRISTOPHER: Richard Avedon and Annie Liebovitz

To catch some of Christopher's work, you can visit Six by Six gallery at our new location!