About

Growing up between the dusty trailer parks and industrial outskirts of Albuquerque’s South Valley, the small mountain towns of northern New Mexico, and the fast-moving world of the Bay Area, I learned early on how place shapes identity. My childhood was full of contradictions: beauty and hardship, chaos and creativity, loneliness and discovery. Art became the space where I processed those experiences — first through oil painting, charcoal, pastel, and dream-inspired surrealism, and later through abstract and emotional works exploring memory, identity, and subconscious thought.

Today I live in Colorado, but my work is rooted deeply in the cultural stories and lived realities of New Mexico. Through painting, I explore themes of cultural visibility, migration, community, and the overlooked narratives of Hispanic and Native families who navigate complex histories and modern struggles. Many of my pieces reflect my own journey — growing up in rough areas, attending tough schools, moving constantly after my parents’ divorce, and trying to make sense of family conflict, generational trauma, and identity.

Alongside this, I build interactive art tools shaped by my background in software and technology. My recent projects allow anyone — kids, adults, families, classrooms, audiences — to create art instantly on their phones and see it come alive through shared animations and group experiences. This blend of art and software lets me expand how people participate in creativity, turning spectators into collaborators and redefining what art can be in the digital age.

My work is ultimately about connection: to culture, to memory, to community, and to the creative spark we all carry. Whether through a painting inspired by my roots or a digital tool that brings people together, I’m continually exploring new ways to tell stories and inspire others to create their own.