Christian Kowalchuk

Other

Areas of Focus: Animation, Feature Films, Shorts

Organization: CKROX LLC

Website: www.ckrox.com

Biography

For years, I was part of a team that built thrilling digital worlds for some of the biggest brands, from helping orchestrate a “Whopper Freakout” to bringing LEGO Star Wars to life. After a long career that saw me wear many hats—from hands-on designer to creative lead and director —I’ve traded the fast-paced agency world for the vibrant art scene of New Hope, PA. These days, I’m more likely to be found messing around with my laser cutter , mixing colors on a canvas , or exploring how virtual reality can make you feel connected to the universe. It’s a fun shift from corporate campaigns to artistic exploration, and my toolset now includes a paintbrush just as often as a computer mouse. When I’m not in front of some sort of canvas, I’m usually out exploring the incredible nature and the wonderful river towns with my family.

For years, my job was to build thrilling digital worlds for some of the biggest brands on the planet, from helping orchestrate a “Whopper Freakout” to bringing LEGO Star Wars to life. After a long career directing 3D teams and even setting up a satellite office in Boulder , I’ve traded the fast-paced agency world for the vibrant art scene of New Hope. These days, I’m more likely to be found coaxing a laser cutter into bringing a sketch to life , capturing new perspectives through a camera lens , or exploring how virtual reality can make you feel connected to the universe instead of just selling you something. It’s a fun shift from corporate campaigns to creative consciousness, and my toolset now includes a paintbrush just as often as a computer mouse. When I’m not in front of a screen, I’m usually out exploring the incredible nature and charming river towns of the area with my family.For years, my job was to build thrilling digital worlds for some of the biggest brands on the planet, from helping orchestrate a “Whopper Freakout” to bringing LEGO Star Wars to life. After a long career directing 3D teams and even setting up a satellite office in Boulder , I’ve traded the fast-paced agency world for the vibrant art scene of New Hope. These days, I’m more likely to be found coaxing a laser cutter into bringing a sketch to life , capturing new perspectives through a camera lens , or exploring how virtual reality can make you feel connected to the universe instead of just selling you something. It’s a fun shift from corporate campaigns to creative consciousness, and my toolset now includes a paintbrush just as often as a computer mouse. When I’m not in front of a screen, I’m usually out exploring the incredible nature and charming river towns of the area with my family.For years, my job was to build thrilling digital worlds for some of the biggest brands on the planet, from helping orchestrate a “Whopper Freakout” to bringing LEGO Star Wars to life. After a long career directing 3D teams and even setting up a satellite office in Boulder , I’ve traded the fast-paced agency world for the vibrant art scene of New Hope. These days, I’m more likely to be found coaxing a laser cutter into bringing a sketch to life , capturing new perspectives through a camera lens , or exploring how virtual reality can make you feel connected to the universe instead of just selling you something. It’s a fun shift from corporate campaigns to creative consciousness, and my toolset now includes a paintbrush just as often as a computer mouse. When I’m not in front of a screen, I’m usually out exploring the incredible nature and charming river towns of the area with my family.
 
 

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National Endowments for the Arts
Massachusetts Cultural Council
Lowel Cultural Council
Cabot Family Charitable Trust
Liberty Mutual Foundation
City of Boston Arts and Culture
Melrose Cultural Council
Watertown Community Foundation
Lynn Cultural Council