Chandrika Metivier is a non-binary, multidisciplinary artist of Haitian, Native, and Mexican descent recognized for their compelling performances and installations across the United States. Their artistic practice encompasses performance-theatre, soft sculptures, and text-based paintings on public structures, often driven by personal autoethnographic investigations. Metivier’s work fearlessly explores daring and provocative themes, drawing from their lived experiences to shed light on pressing global issues, particularly the intersections of discrimination and radicalism.

Blending art and activism, Metivier utilizes a diverse range of disciplines as powerful tools for social commentary and engagement. Their multifaceted approach demonstrates a deep commitment to both conceptual rigor and community connection. Noted for a keen intellectual curiosity and an extensive research process, Metivier crafts nuanced and impactful experiences that resonate with audiences on a profound level. Their performances are characterized by a meticulous attention to detail, including in-depth exploration of character language and the performance history of dramatic works, resulting in truly original interpretations.

Metivier’s practice is marked by an experimental spirit and a dedication to socially relevant art, consistently pushing creative boundaries while demonstrating a strong sense of responsibility to the audience and the wider artistic community. Their projects are distinguished by a synthesis of research, personal narratives, and performative experimentation, resulting in standout offerings that challenge and expand conventional notions of artistic expression.

Chandrika's collaborative engagements include significant projects with esteemed institutions and platforms such as Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Project Row Houses, The Contemporary Austin, Cobertizo Art Residency, DiverseWorks, The Orange Show, Rice University, SaveArtSpace, and Art At A Time Like This.