With a childlike sense of curiosity and play, I explore the use of various mediums and mark-making techniques as I look back at my experiences as a first-generation Mexican American. Growing up as a Hispanic child of the 80s and 90s my world was engulfed with bold colors and patterns which continue to influence my work today. By pulling inspiration from the colors of Mexican folk art, graffiti, and organic forms I work intuitively with the materials to create work that represents the playful nature of my creative process. You can see this in both my functional goods and fine art.
Awards & Exhibitions:
2024: Superfine Art Fair SF
Montclair Art Festival
Petaluma Artist Center - Featured Artist
Sonoma Art Walk - Regular showings
2023: Creative Sonoma - Arts and Cultural Equity Fellowship
2022: Seattle Restored – Storefront/ grant recipient
Seattle Art Post – Various shows in local venues
2020: Seattle Art post – Various shows in local venues
2019: Fusion Art “3rd annual group show”
2018: LIC Arts Open Gallery “Exposure”
Forest Studio “Artist Lecture series”
Fusion Art “Artist Spotlight Solo Art Exhibition”
2017: 440 Gallery “Small works”
Forest Studio “Artist lecture series”
BaahHaas Prairie Art Gallery "The Portrait and Self Portrait"
Black box gallery "Taking Pictures 2017"
ViewPoint Galley "ViewPoint International Photo Competition"
Con Artists "Peoples choice Awards"
Con Artists "Spring residency showcase"
Born & Raised Detroit "#NYLOVESDET"
Traveling show "Totally Pasted 2017"
2016: The Maryland Federation of Art: "Focal Point"
2015: Green Point Gallery: "Annual Photography Show"
2014: 1650 Gallery: "Snow and Ice"
Don't Take Pictures: "City Life"
Green Point Gallery: "Peoples Choice Awards"
2013: Safe Haven: Permanent collection
Hot Wood Arts: Residence Show
2011: Bite Studio: May show
2010: Splendorporium: 2nd Annual Print Show
Bite Studio: New Members Show, Love, and Print
Blue Skye: No Strings Attached
2008: The Everyman Pro Photography Contest: Honorable Mention
Residencies
2017: Con Artist Sprint Residency March-May
2016: 99¢ plus gallery artist in residence March - April
2013: Hot Wood Art (April 2013-2014)
Public Commissions
2017: “Untitled” 15' x 50' mural (Thai Place, Los Angeles, CA)
"Untitled" 8' x 18' mural (Choa Choa, New York, NY)
2016: “Untitled” 9’ x 20’ mural (Soothsayer, New York, NY)
