CRISTIAN KAIGLER

Official music video by Ya Boy Majik performing HANDFUL

Director: Cristian Kaigler

Animation: Mr. Fishbone

Additional Animation: Cristian Kaigler

“It’s not who you are that holds you back, it’s who you think you’re not.”- Jean-Michel Basquait.

“Basquait was a true personification of the word “artist”. Breaking so many barriers like racism and classism is a true testament to how powerful his art is. To be so influential in such a short amount of time, having his work range across art, literature, music and film is nothing short of extraordinary.”

– Cristian Kaigler

The Brooklyn Youth Sports Club (BKYSC) celebrates a decade of commitment to youth sports and academics, as well as the launch of their new space, The Post BK. Sacha Zarba and Zach Zarba were each presented with a certificate of merit by motivational speaker, George J Lynch

Filmed by Cristian Kaigler

Lanzel Smith Jr, otherwise known as The Adventures of DJ Zel, a master barber and musician, takes us on a journey through his thought process on what he believes is true versatility as a multipotentialite in a new commercial at The Groomsmith Lounge, located in Midtown Atlanta, GA.

Director: Cristian Kaigler

Cinematographer: Cristian Kaigler

Barber: Lanzel Smith Jr

Location: The Groomsmith Lounge

Official music video by Gidiboy Benji performing HOWFAR

Director: Cristian Kaigler

Cinematographer: Cristian Kaigler

Editor: Cristian Kaigler

Official music video by Jellyman performing DID THAT

Director: Cristian Kaigler

Cinematographer: Cristian Kaigler

Promotional trailer for DID THAT by Jellyman

Director: Cristian Kaigler

Cinematographer: Cristian Kaigler

Huey’s Theory, 2018

Digital Photography

Courtesy of the artist

A Syracuse native, Cristian Kaigler utilizes black people from the Syracuse community in his collection of images to tell a story of the importance of knowledge and unity. As the series progresses, the number of subjects increases, which is indicative of the importance of strength in numbers.