Christian Den Besten
Working as an artist for over 25 years, Christian uses art to interpret and connect with his community. Current affairs, infrastructure, and people that affect his everyday life are favorite subject matter's. Christian’s art takes on many forms from drawings of iconic buildings, stop animation films about politicians and 3D sculptures of people, vehicles or watercraft.
Christian takes great pleasure in documenting his town. We all feel the need for connection to our community and this is Christian's. His works show us a places we may not have noticed, but with quiet contemplation we can see this is a true reflection our wonderful City with its rich history of agriculture and industry. Christian is a prolific Outsider artist who has exhibited in galleries such as the Canberra National Gallery and the Geelong Gallery. He has works in Museum, Gallery and private collections within Australia. Currently Christian works at the ArtGusto studio in the Geelong laneways – A supported art studio in McLarty Place.


Queen Victoria Women’s Centre 891 x 420mm and 297 x 420mm $900

Collection-Flinders st station, Parliament House, Shrine, Hazelwood Power Station size 420 x 594 mm $1100

The Forum and Masonic Club Melbourne 670 x 594 mm Work on Paper, Framed $1200

Sorrento Ferry 420 x 594 mm Work on Paper Framed $1000