Conextión Profunda Acrylic, glitter on canvas 12” x 12” S O L D In a fast, divided world, art invites us to slow down and feel again. We’re living in a moment defined by noise, division, and a lot of speed. Everything demands attention and reaction. Art moves differently. It doesn’t shout. It pauses and […]
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JUEGOS AMOROSOS Acrylic on Canvas 60” x 48” $4,000 I’ve often been asked why so much of my art is titled in Spanish. The short answer? Spanish hits different. I spoke Spanish first. It’s my original language. I didn’t really speak English until First Grade 2.0; I was held back my first year because I
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On April 19, we gathered under the sun, and the shade to celebrate the unveiling of our Rincón de Color at Cielito Park, the first installation in the City of Phoenix’s ¡SOMBRA! Experiments in Shade series. What began last year as a collaboration with my friend and fellow artist Jose Benavides for a colorful oasis, our public
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This sculpture is part of my Time Traveling Ancients series, which reimagines Mesoamerican deities and priestly figures as visitors to the 21st century. These ancient beings have journeyed through time to experience today’s Chicano/Latino bicultural world, they’re curious, observant, and deeply connected to their descendants. They’re here to see how we’re doing. To witness how our traditions
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SAVE THE DATE! Opening Reception: Monday, May 19, 2025 11am with a welcome by Mayor Becky Dagget Celestial Juggler I am absolutely thrilled to have been selected to be a part of this exhibition for 2025/26 at Elizabeth “Liz” C. Archuleta County Park in Flagstaff. My Celestial Juggler will be on display until March, 2026.
Rincón de Color: Public Art, Community, and Cultural Pride Since the summer of 2024, I’ve been collaborating with fellow artist Jose Benavides on an exciting and experimental public art project with the Phoenix Office of Arts & Culture. This initiative, called ¡SOMBRA! Experiments in Shade, is a groundbreaking effort to combat extreme urban heat by
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COMO EL VIENTO. LIKE THE WIND. Much of my work features hearts – sometimes one, sometimes more. Corazones are the centerpiece of my art, bringing a sense of healing and spirituality to myself, my collectors, and other viewers. This is my first blog post since the end of 2020, a year marked by the pandemic,
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ART DURING 2020: FULL COLOR GRATITUDE I created a lot of art during 2020. I managed to do some things that I had never done before, and I was able to collaborate and work with artists in ways that were new to me. One of these ways was putting together a collection for Helios Education Foundation’s new
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THE ANCIENTS: MEXICAN BOXERS AND TIME TRAVEL I’ve done a few pieces that feature Mexican boxers. Ancient Mexican boxers. These guys are full of energy and strength. They’re skilled fighters. These boxers are Ancient Deities who enjoy boxing and the challenges that come with it. Typically, in the lighter weight divisions, they bring centuries of
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XELFI TIME Ancient deities are among us in today’s world. Plus, they happen to be really good at time travelling. These Ancients enjoy their daily interactions with us mere mortals. They enjoy interacting with us, and they enjoy their devices. Ancients over-index in the use of technology, especially mobile. They were also among the first
