Biography
Art Statement
"When we embrace challenges we open ourselves up to special opportunities – to learn, to grow, to develop resilience, and to be empowered. In modern society, the nature of the conflicts that we’re presented with is unique; in that we’re regularly tasked with overcoming adversity while maintain a true essence to our individual being." My paintings embody the passion, awareness, vulnerability, and strength associated with the contemporary struggle.
A native Angelino I brings both darkness and vibrancy to my work, utilizes my paintbrush as a vessel to bring audiences on a journey towards discovery. My works tell stories that range from vanity and consumerism, to freedom and love. For critics and art enthusiasts alike, the experience of viewing my work is as much about connecting my vision as it to one’s own beliefs and feelings.
Best known for my infatuation with lines, each of my brush strokes serve a purpose; capturing unique emotions one moment at a time. I believe, “lines have their own life.” With this mantra, it becomes clear why all of my work is so unique.
My on-canvas stories challenge the status quo. They spark changes in the ways that people engage with art. To date, My work has been on display in both solo and group exhibitions across the United States and Mexico. Additionally, I have garnered media coverage and reviews from countless national publications and news outlets – receiving acclaim for his heartfelt and powerful work.
Still, my focus remains on the means in which I best expresses myself to the world – using the canvas as a platform to address sensitive topics, explore the depths of my truth, inspire others to think freely, and to create a meaningful legacy through my painting.
Exhibitions
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
Prohibition Gallery 2015
Lancers 2009
Silver Lake Art Gallery 2004
Gallery 8 2003
Gallery 8 2002
V.C. Gallery 2000
Ark Gallery 1998
Barnes & Noble 1998
Camino Rea 1998
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
Building Bridges Gallery (National Semi Finals) 2015
4 Elements Gallery 2012
Hangar 1018 2008
Metro Gallery "2 man show" 2007
Metro Gallery 2006
Museo de Chamizal (Mexico) 2003
Hal Marcus Gallery "2 man show" 2003
V.C. Gallery 2001
Bridge Center Gallery 2000
Camino Real 2000
Ark Gallery 1998
Galeria Palacio 1998
Ysleta Independent School District 1996
PUBLICATIONS / MEDIA
Artillery Magazine (Los Angeles)
Art LTD (Los Angeles)
Tu Ciudad Magazine (Los Angeles)
Disney "Latino Heritage Publication" (Los Angeles)
Brooklyn and Boyle Magazine
El Paso Times (TX)
Channel 7 News " Morning Show (TX)
Accent On The Arts " Cable Show" (TX)
What's Up, Magazine (TX)
Looking at El Paso, Magazine (TX)
El Paso Scene, Magazine
Diario "Newspaper" (Mexico)
El Paso Inc. Magazine
Channel 56 News (TX)
Channel 7, Segment (TX)
Channel 48 Telemundo " Succeeding without borders. (Mexico)