Christopher Turner

Artist Christopher Turner was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on June 20th, 1984. His incredible talent was discovered by his mother at an early age, when he began drawing before entering grade school. Soon he was tested and enrolled in the Talented Arts Program, in the East Baton Rouge School System. During his six years in the program, he was mentored by a local professional artist and fine-tuned his God given skills.

Turner was unable to attend college, due to his grandmother’s battle with cancer, so he started working in the trucking industry. This career lasted five years. During this time he fell in love and decided to get married. As an engagement present his wife purchased art supplies which reawakened his creativity and led to this historic journey.

His studio work, as well his performance art pieces are now highly sought after by collectors and art aficionados. He has had numerous gallery exhibitions and is well-known, nationwide, for creating ‘Live’ art at concert venues, fairs, festivals and sports stadiums.

Turner’s choice of medium is acrylic paint on a variety of surfaces, which add depth and texture to each original piece. He enjoys taking his art to the people and feeding off their energy. He has painted ‘L...

Talented Arts Student, in the East Baton Rouge School System

SELECTED SOLO AND GROUP EXHIBITS
- History and Innovation, Kress Galley, Baton Rouge, La / Group Exhibit, 2014
- Blue Period, Kress Gallery, Baton Rouge, La / Group Exhibit, 2013
- Abstract Expressionism & Pop Art, Kress Gallery, La / Group Exhibit, 2013
- Mélange, Kress Gallery, La / Group Exhibit, 2013
- Perspectives, Shaw Center for the Arts, Baton Rouge, LA / Group Exhibit, 2011
- Tranquility, Kress Gallery, Baton Rouge, LA / Group Exhibit, 2011
- Hot Art, Cool Nights, Circa 1857, Baton Rouge, LA / Group Exhibit, 2011
- Pure Emotions, Gallery R, Lafayette, LA / Solo Exhibit, 2010
- Pure Emotions, Rou Cou Cou Gallery, Baton Rouge, LA / Solo Exhibit, 2010