About Christian Mitchell

Christian Mitchell is a creator who lives at the intersection of art, music, and everything beautifully imperfect. After a decade making art and a long career with MAC Cosmetics, I understand both sides of creativity: the wild, expressive part and the part that means showing up on time, prepared, and professional. I started DJing the day I couldn’t find a reliable DJ for a party—bought a basic controller, taught myself the hard way, and watched friends lose their minds on the dance floor. What began as chaotic mixes and killer song choices quickly turned into a way to fuse everything I love: music, transformation, nostalgia, and the thrill of watching a room flip inside out. One gig led to another: small parties, weddings, breweries, and late-night get-togethers around the Hudson Valley. The subject matter of my printed art is often self-portraits in character… so it just made sense that I DJ both in and out of drag, depending on the vibe, and I work closely with every client to create a set that feels personal and unforgettable—whether that’s queer anthems, pop, nostalgia bangers, or hip hop.

A man with a beanie hat smiling and posing next to a woman in elaborate, colorful costume with exaggerated makeup and a headpiece with a large, curved horn.
A woman with a shaved head wearing dark eye makeup and a daring black leather outfit, including gloves and a choker, striking a pose with fingers near her neck.

Kristill brings both sides of himself to the booth: the guy who works outdoors in flannel, and the queen who struts into stilettos and smoke lashes like she was dared to go bigger. She isn’t here to be perfect — she’s here to wake the room up.

I keep event pricing clear so there are no weird surprises, and I come fully equipped with my own controller and speakers, so there’s no need to rent additional gear. If you’re planning a community event or fundraiser, reach out—I believe in supporting local causes and, when I can, I’m flexible on pricing to help people have a great night. And if I’m especially drawn to the cause, I may even donate my time.

As a visual artist, Christian is influenced by underground culture, drag, street performers, and the characters who live on the edges of nightlife, his images sit between melancholy and resilience, revealing the beauty inside what’s broken. The work leans theatrical and surreal, shaped by a lifelong fixation on costumes, fantasy, and self-transformation. A one-person production team, he designs the wardrobe, applies the makeup, sets the lighting, photographs the subject, and prints the final piece himself. His first exhibition took place at the Hole Gallery in the early 2000s with encouragement from Kembra Pfahler, whose mentorship helped him claim his voice and process.

A woman with a shaggy coat, fishnet stockings, and high heels sitting on a table with legs crossed, looking up. Two cups are on the table, with a lamp hanging from the ceiling, and artwork hanging on the wall in the background.

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