Canyon Castator (b. 1989, Houston, TX) makes large-scale paintings that satirically address our social reality, bringing together an exuberant blend of figures culled from the internet, modern media, politics and personal experience. Castator’s world is hyperbolic, saturated with dissonant characters, knowing symbolism and distorted narratives. His distinctive aesthetic is not tied down to one language but fuse digital and traditional mediums in a cacophony of psychedelic vibrance. 

Castator’s work has been exhibited internationally and is held in private and institutional collections across the United States and Europe. Recent exhibitions include Diane Rosenstein (Los Angeles), The Hole (New York), Carl Kostyál Gallery (London/Stockholm), and Plan X (Rome). His work has been reviewed in Bomb Magazine, Juxtapoz, Artnet, and more. He is represented by Carl Kostyál.

In addition to his studio practice, Castator is the co-founder of Mohilef Studios, an artist-run studio project in Los Angeles. Through Mohilef, he continues to foster community, experimentation, and collaboration within the contemporary art landscape.