Christina Rateau, born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, is a visual artist and photographer based in Amsterdam. With a background in Economics from Donghua University in Shanghai China, her journey spans modeling, creative direction, and analogue photography, reflecting her passion for storytelling and self-expression.

Her practice, Occhio del Ciclone ("The Eye of the Storm"), explores identity, memory, and cultural heritage through conceptual, tactile narratives. Drawing on her Haitian roots and global experiences, Christina crafts evocative works using analogue photography, bold colors, and portraiture, often featuring self-portraits to explore themes personally.

Christina’s work has been featured in Photovogue and The New York Times. She debuted her solo exhibition Occhio del Ciclone in 2022 at Studio Baboun in New York. She has also participated in group shows like Our Collective Future at Kunstlinie in Almere Netherlands and many other shows in Indianapolis.

Committed to preserving Haiti’s cultural heritage, Christina aims to inspire strength and belonging in her audience while empowering the Haitian community and the Black diaspora. Her goal is to serve as a cultural archivist, amplifying Haiti’s stories and traditions for future generations.