Stage Fright Painting

My artwork is a reflection of my own unusual cultural background. As the first-born son of immigrants from El Salvador and Germany, I’ve been deeply influenced by a unique cultural experience and wide range of interests. Music, fashion, archeology and the theater are among the many inspirations that fuel my work. The theater is a specific source of my inspiration, where multiple perspectives and sensations are elemental to the overall experience. I am interested in how the theater can be used as a space and a place for different rituals and identities to unfold. The hidden spaces and shifting scenery of a stage provides an intriguing environment to explore and improvise. Now living and working in Los Angeles, I continue to use a melting pot approach in my studio as I push the boundaries of my creative practice. Sculpture, printmaking, collage and painting are often integrated in unexpected ways that are intended to surprise, seduce and connect with the viewer in memorable ways.