RECONNECTING WITH CREATIVITY

My name is Christian Sanchez. It is by remarkably small statistical probability that I became a professional artist. I graduated with a degree in Geomatics Engineering in 2013. From 2010 to 2021, I dedicated my life to the Energy sector, applying my formal skillset and knowledge to a variety of projects. As luck would have it, the oil industry crumbled in 2015. I was laid off for two months. With a mix of boredom and encouragement, I picked up my sketchbook and pencils. I always knew I had a talent for drawing, but completing a real sketch after 9 years was truly a rediscovery for me. Over the next year, I took on several charcoal commissions and began an apprenticeship at a local tattoo parlour. That year laid the groundwork for my transition out of oil & gas, and into art. My childhood love of art, and my necessity to make a living, has pushed me to immerse myself in this renewed passion. I spent years in the realm of logic, mathematics, rules and rigidity. Now, I am lost in a world of creation, heart, expression, and feeling. With humility, I am awkwardly navigating my way through. May my curiosity remain childlike.

Valdivia is a small port town in southern Chile where my father spent most of his childhood. In honor of him, his undying optimism, and devotion to family, I happily present Valdivia Tattoo & Gallery. Quality is the highest value. From that, I believe all else falls into place. Quality artwork. Quality Experiences. Quality relationships.