Inspired by magic realism and the current human condition, Christian Curiel’s work blends the real and the unreal aspects of dream states, reflecting on Latin American cultural and literary references and elements of ritual, mystery, and symbolism. The works are a collision of themes related to migration, immigration, belonging, and identity placed within the complex, highly emotionally coded world of youth. His work evokes a dreamlike state, representing the confusion and fragility of coming of age and embodying the struggle for identity and a sense of belonging. The work also explores the influence memories and dreams have on the construction of identity.