Art Dirt: Christian Cruz on Navigating a Career in Performance Art

Christian Cruz performing at the Nasher

Jessica Fuentes talks with Christian Cruz about the challenges of performance work and the difficulties of its documentation.

“I’m interested in investigating invisible labor, as opposed to any physical labor. Lately my work has been closer to what I call pink collar instead of blue collar which means it is the work of those that are caretakers.”

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Today’s podcast is supported in part by the Art Museum of Southeast Texas, which is now showing the work of Texas-born artist Harry Ahysen. Ahysen’s works explore themes of identity, memory, and cultural heritage, and draw from his personal travel experiences. His use of vibrant colors, layered textures, and dynamic compositions creates a sense of movement and emotional depth in his pieces. Ahysen’s art is celebrated for its ability to evoke reflection on the complexities of human experience, and his influence continues to grow within the contemporary art scene. Devices for Study is the first museum exhibition of Ahysen’s work since his passing in 2006. Learn more here.