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Together We Rise

Together We Rise 1506 E McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ This community-based project pays homage to first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic. The mural is a collaboration between Downtown Phoenix Inc., the building owners, and myself. Ace Uniforms generously donated the two walls (the second part of the mural is on the east wall), I contributed my time, and Downtown Phoenix Inc. provided the materials. The mural would have cost approximately $72,000. It is created with aerosol on a wall measuring 40 feet by 190 feet and was completed in 2021. ...

Building Bridges - What’s your Immigration story?

Building Bridges - What’s your Immigration story? An Exploration of Immigration Narratives Lincoln Family Downtown YMCA Address: 350 N 1st Ave, Phoenix, Arizona This mural project was developed in partnership with students from The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Arizona State University (ASU) Downtown in conjunction with the Facing Immigration course 1(Fall Semester) and 2 (Spring Semester) at ASU Tempe. The artwork, executed in aerosol and exterior latex paint on a wall measuring 20 feet by 120 feet, was completed in 2019-2020 ...

Welcome to Ithaca

Hotel Ithaca Mural 222 South Cayuga Street • Ithaca, New York 14850 This mural, commissioned by Hotel Ithaca, showcases the natural beauty of Ithaca, New York. It measures 30 feet by 50 feet. Aerosol paint on the wall. ...

Bus in India

This artwork is part of my India Series, which draws inspiration from my partner's experiences in India. Dimensions: 48 x 60 Medium: Acrylic and Aerosol on Canvas Year of Completion: 2019 ...

Woman in Orange

This artwork is part of my India series, which draws inspiration from images captured during my partner's trip to India. It features a portrait of a woman from Barefoot College who is engaged in one of the sustainable job programs in Tilonia, India. Created in 2019, the piece measures 58 x 58 inches and is executed in acrylic and aerosol on canvas....

Rickshaw driver

India Series: This collection is inspired by images captured during a recent trip to India. The highlighted artwork presents a portrait of an individual standing in front of his rickshaw (taxi) in New Delhi, patiently awaiting his next fare. The piece, which measures 42 x 60 inches, was created using acrylic and aerosol techniques on canvas in 2019....

“Guitarra I”

This painting is part of my guitar series, which is inspired by my memories of my father playing the guitar. ...

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Welcome. I am a multidisciplinary artist with over 30 years of experience specializing in public art, large-scale murals, paintings, and sculptures. My work addresses themes of identity, migration, and community, integrating storytelling with visual elements. My projects include collaborative murals and innovative installations that transform environments and foster connections. Committed to community engagement and cultural dialogue, my art bridges traditional and contemporary expressions. I invite you to explore my portfolio, which highlights projects that celebrate resilience, diversity, and the shared human experience.

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