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Time Traveling Ancients
What if one of your ancient ancestors showed up out of the past and into the present? Think of what they’d make of smartphones, airplanes, autonomous vehicles, skateboards, and a whole bunch of other things that are part of our daily lives. This is the premise behind my ongoing Time Traveling Ancients series, which imagines…
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Why Art Matters Right Now
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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¿Por Qué en Español?
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…
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Art, Culture, and Innovation in the Shade: Rincón de Color
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…
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Rincón de Color: Public Art, Community, and Cultural Pride
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!…
