Christopher H. Freeman is a multidisciplinary artist and the visionary founder of Private Public Gallery in Hudson, New York. Born in 1961 in Riverhead, NY, Freeman earned his BA in Studio Art from SUNY Purchase in 1985. He moved to New York City in the mid-1980s, where he honed his skills by fabricating works for renowned artists such as Claes Oldenburg, Vito Acconci, Robert Longo, Nam June Paik, Robert Morris, James Casebere, and Richard Artschwager.

Freeman’s own artistic practice is deeply personal and innovative. He is known for his large-scale paintings created with house paint on queen-size bed sheets—a choice that reflects his intimate life, dreams, and relationships. He describes his approach as minimalist and personal, utilizing everyday materials to explore profound themes.

In the early 1990s, Freeman engaged in performance art at venues like The Ritz, Limelight, Here, the Knitting Factory, and with Lalalandia Entertainment Research Corp. His work was featured in exhibitions at ABC No Rio, The Gas Station, The Drawing Center, The New Museum, and The Michael Klein Gallery, among others.

After relocating to Hudson in 2005, Freeman focused on painting and eventually established Private Public Gallery. He spent nearly three years meticulously transforming a former 1865 synagogue—the fifth oldest in the United States—into a contemporary art space. The gallery specializes in large-scale works and serves as a platform for both local and international artists, bridging the gap between emerging talents and established figures.

Freeman’s dual role as an artist and gallerist allows him to foster a dynamic art community in Hudson, bringing significant contemporary art to the region and providing a space for artists to showcase ambitious projects.