Artist from New York City, moved to Denmark in 2022 with my wife and children. Very much enjoy living in Europe and am establishing a career in a comic strip with The Copenhagen Post, artist-in-residence at Roskilde Festival, and ongoing gallery exhibitions.…

Chris Rini

Artist from New York City, moved to Denmark in 2022 with my wife and children. Very much enjoy living in Europe and am establishing a career in a comic strip with The Copenhagen Post, artist-in-residence at Roskilde Festival, and ongoing gallery exhibitions.…

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Artist from New York City, moved to Denmark in 2022 with my wife and children. Very much enjoy living in Europe and am establishing a career in a comic strip with The Copenhagen Post, artist-in-residence at Roskilde Festival, and ongoing gallery exhibitions.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Illustrator and Columnist at The Copenhagen Post
August 1, 2025 - Present
Development of a regular illustrated column chronicling the experiences of immigrants and expats living in Denmark. Find subjects, and distill their interview into a linear story.
Drawing & Rinography teacher at FOF Roskilde
April 1, 2024 - Present
Help in classrooms and private students develop both classical and contemporary art skills, based on foundational skills and tailor lessons to student goals.
Cartoonist, in-house illustrator, and Art Director at Vox Media
March 1, 2024 - September 10, 2025
Development of the first MMA editorial cartoon series, published 4 days a week. Tasked with every aspect of the strip: conceptualizing, writing, and drawing both single and multi-panel commentary and jokes.

Education

BFA at Hunter College, Manhattan
September 1, 1998 - June 1, 2001
AAS, Fine Arts at SUNY FIT, Manhattan
September 1, 1996 - June 1, 1998

Qualifications

Full fellowship grant to the Vermont Studio Center
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025
National Art Club of Gramercy Park Award for painting
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other
    uniE621 Star Island - Wood engraving, 2024
    Part of a gallery exhibition in Freetown Christiania. It's part of a series that combines Danish landscapes seen through the eyes of a New Yorker, blending aspects of early 20th century Japanese woodblock printing. graphicdesigner branding illustrator…
    uniE621 Roskilde Festival Live Drawing for Marketing Initiative
    I pitched a marketing plan to the Roskilde Festival in 2023 and we have been working together ever since. The intention is to reach out to festival volunteers with the goal of stronger annual recruiting and retention. graphicdesigner branding illustrator designer…
    uniE621 Copenhange Post Column
    I developed a column with the CPH Post interviewing immigrants and expats about their lives in Denmark. Storytelling is a key skill in distilling their trials and triumphs into a relatable and resonant experience. illustrator designer graphicdesigner branding…
    uniE621 Editorial Cartoon for Vox Media regular feature "MMA Squared"
    For six years I was a cartoonist and illustrator for Vox Media / BE Publishing, having developed an editorial cartoon series called MMA Squared, which served as a 'truth to power' take on current events. graphicdesigner illustrator designer…