Fire Escape Photograph

Jake was born in Los Angeles in 1991 and has been on a creative whirlwind of an adventure ever since. Just as much as he’s a Los Angeleno, he’s also a New Yorker thanks to his Italian-family roots he’s gone back to ever since he can remember. Having grown up under the influence and inspiration of Los Angeles and New York has given him an appreciation for identity from community, culture, and tradition. But as great as cities have been to him, he is just as connected to nature thanks to a life full of retreating into the Sierra Mountains for much appreciated recharging and rejuvenation. Among these experiences, Jake has lived in Spokane, WA, studied art in Florence, and traveled many a city, mountain village, and seaside town throughout Europe. Jake would not have been able to appreciate and understand these experiences if it had not been for an importance placed on artistic expression ever since he can remember. Whether it’s writing, music, photography, or painting, these mediums have enhanced his experiences and his experiences have enhanced his art. He thinks some really good things have come from that and he hopes you think the same.