Aitor Lajarin-Encina

Aitor Lajarin-Encina is an Assistant Professor of Painting in the Department of Art and Art History at Colorado State University. He teaches painting courses and seminars across all levels, and founded K102A Office, a community-focused art initiative. Previously, he taught at UC San Diego and UDLAP in Mexico. Born in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain, he holds a BFA from the University of Basque Country and an MFA from UC San Diego.

• BFA: Fine Arts, University of Basque Country (Bilbao)
• MFA: Visual Arts, University of California, San Diego

His research explores contemporary painting's critical intersections with transdisciplinary practices, alternative art collaboration models, and public culture engagement. He co-founded DXIX Projects (Los Angeles, 2015), an artist-run initiative emphasizing community-driven art production. His work has been exhibited internationally across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

While no specific publications are listed, his creative output emphasizes pedagogical experimentation through art projects collaborating with the CSU-Fort Collins community. He actively organizes exhibitions and cultural initiatives through both academic and independent platforms.