1-800-Joaquin
This interactive correctional-facility phone introduces audiences to the varied definitions of cultural identity, specifically within the Chicano culture. 1-800-JOAQUIN serves as homage to the iconic...
View ArticlePaletas – Thesis Show
This work is an on-going collaboration with colleague, Alex Nuño-Liu. In 201, she described to me her vision depicting the non-stereotypical lives of immigrant families. Often, immigrants from Mexico...
View ArticleScreenprint Showdown Winning Design
People’s choice winning submission for the 1st Annual Screen Print Showdown 2016. www.screenprintshowdown.com/ Alternate Designs
View ArticleRegenerate the Past: I
This is the first piece in a series of Regenerating the Past. This is a personal project of mine, imagining and re-creating a non-fictional non-existent past through the use of technology. My...
View ArticleCustom Lowrider Pool Table Light
I found, on Craigslist, a vintage 1980’s pool table light that was perfect for some customizing. My father-in-law’s man cave had just acquired an 8ft pool table but was missing a light. Since the theme...
View ArticleLuna’s Retro Tricycle
When my close friends have their first child, I typically will create a one-off gift that represents their new family. In this case, I found a vintage 1960’s Murray Tricycle and modified it as a gift...
View ArticleJoy-Elise Image Transfer Sign
Here is another 1st child 1st gift I made for a life long friend’s daughter. Using a traditional image transfer technique of acrylic medium image transfer, I created this framed vintage inspired sign...
View Article1969 Wurlitzer Jukebox Revitilization
My father-in-law came across a free 1969 Wurlitzer 3100 Jukebox in March of 2017, in working condition, however the previous owner kept all of the original 45s. Essentially, leaving us with an empty...
View ArticleRuby Cat’s Lounge Wood Transfer
Another family member has turned one year old, and in the tradition of making, I created another wood transferred personalized sign. This retro club inspired sign was made to compliment the spirit of...
View ArticleFamily Colors 2 – Digital Media
Restored and colorized family portraits bring back to life images of a time-passed.
View ArticleSunday Afternoon – Projection Installation
Full Cruise through all 10 districts of San José
View ArticleBlack Suit Tattoo – Sculpture
This sign was created for Black Suit Tattoo of San José, CA. The sign, like most psychedelic lights of the 1970’s, reacts to sound. Once on, music or ambient sound control five frequencies within the...
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