ART COLLECTIONS
Welcome to my art. Here you’ll find a selection of my work.
Explore the collections made as homages to our unifying pop-culture.
Manhattan Lunch Time
With courage as their foundation and the sky as their limit
The hassle of painting over a thousand windows is nothing compared to the effort made by these men. Men who were often too tired or busy to eat their lunch in safety, and instead opted for a thrilling, life-risking lunch in the skies. I hope the names of these men are still known to someone, and despite their efforts not being compensated fairly, their legacy, captured in this picture, will be immortal.
Thriller
“You try to scream, but terror takes the sounds before you make it”
The most memorable music video by the King of Pop deserves a painting. I hope the dancers are still mastering this choreography in the afterlife, and I appreciate the suit and tie dress code, ensuring everyone looked sharp for their first day in the after life. I wonder if Mr. Jackson was buried in that iconic red leather jacket?
MJ death was unforgettable. The world grieved together that day. But even today, "Thriller" still finds its way into our lives, proving that dead doesn’t mean gone.
Christina
The playful innocence of a floaty paired with a woman's sensuality creates an inflatable contrast.
Certain photos stay with you forever, like Christina Aguilera’s iconic curves in the pool. Her unmatched vocals from hits like "Candyman," "Dirrty," and "Beautiful", send shivers down my spine. This glamorous skeleton symbolizes the youthful and talented Christina. I’ve always felt connected to her Latin roots, which I highlighted by swapping the original blue floaty for an inflatable flamingo. Her song “Ven conmigo” was my first connection to her, and I still find myself replaying it, unable to let it die.
My Salsa
This chic does know the name of the band
It's been 19 years since the music video for "My Band" was released, and I still picture Marshall Mathers in a torero outfit, with his crew dressed as mariachis playing ukuleles. None of it makes sense—mariachi is Mexican, toreros are from Spain, and ukuleles are Hawaiian—but the song has remained one of my top-played tracks for the past 20 years. The Arizona-like desert, combined with D-12 attempt at Mexican representation, makes this piece unique. It boarders on the edge of offending you at the same time that it gives you a sense of importance, as if D-12 is performing just for you.
The Matrix
Don't try to bend the spoon, that is impossible. Instead only try to realize the truth; there is no spoon.
The Wachowski sisters (great last name) are responsible for instilling a deep distrust in reality among millennials. Their masterpiece forces us to confront the responsibility of our choices. What storyline do we choose to believe? What consequences do our actions have? It wasn’t until I painted this famous movie poster that I noticed the snitch, Cypher Regan, was dressed in crocodile and snake skin—a genius costume design for a traitor who betrayed his friends to reenter the Matrix, a state of blissful ignorance. This film shaped a generation, giving us a hero who dared to take the red pill and got the girl.
Leon The Professional
Without love we are dead, even if we don't see it.
A hitman finds life's purpose in the companionship of a little girl—what a movie plot to work with! Most of us enjoy seeing characters grow, and Leon shows us how even life's final moments can be dedicated to change. But what i truly love about this movie is how it portrays an orphan who is resilient to life's horrors. Add to it the layer that addresses how children who go through traumatic neglect, like in the case of Mathilda, tend to rush into adulthood, even to the point of youthful promiscuity. It deserves to be remembered as one of the most sensitive movie scripts ever written. With the life lesson, that it’s better to die caring for someone, than live caring for no one.
Pulp Fiction
"That's when you know you've found somebody really special. When you can shut the f**k up for a minute and comfortably share silence."
A masterpiece that keeps me wondering: what was in the briefcase? And did Samuel L. Jackson go from a thug to a preacher? Tarantino is a genius in combining mundane everyday conversations into quirky eccentric situations. The whole thing is fascinating but nothing is as gripping as Mia Wallace (Uma Thurman). So this piece is dedicated to her character, will forever impact people long after she is gone. For me, it was her brutal honestly and direct way of connecting to people that left an impact. We can all relate to those moments where we were too honest. My dad calls it honestcide. The act of being so honest you commit homoside with the relationships you have with others.
Opera Bar
If Paris is the city of lights, Sydney is the city of fireworks.
Few places can rival the view at The Opera Bar, Sydney. With Kirribilli suburb across the water, the Opera House towering above, and the laid-back Aussie Christmas BBQ vibe, this is the perfect spot to enjoy a “winter” cocktail in a sundress. I remember walking along this breathtaking promenade, watching waiters navigate between the crowded, and trying to take it all in. But I couldn’t—the vibrant atmosphere, the calm yet chaotic flow of people, the flawless architecture, the perfect temperature, and the unique wildlife make it impossible to absorb everything at once. That’s what makes this landmark special—you can't take it in all at once, you simply must come back.
Lombard Street
“Golden or not, we all have to cross a bridge”
This piece is a gift for a special woman in my life and was particularly challenging since I’ve never been to San Francisco. However, growing up watching Full House (set in the Golden City) and using Google Maps gave me confidence in capturing a part of it. Lombard Street, with its eight red-brick curves, is perhaps the most iconic street in San Francisco. The scene includes a disrespectful tourist trampling flowers, a lost selfie couple, newlyweds, an arrogant chihuahua owner, and a woman who loses her pizza to a seagull—bringing a mix of emotions to life. While the buildings around the street have adopted modern architecture, I chose to honor the traditional San Francisco-style homes, reminiscent of the house where the Turner family lived.
Mexican Favela
"Asi se siente Mexico"
This piece wouldn’t exist without one of my closest friends, who requested a painting of a Mexican slum street. However, this portrayal barely captures the harsh conditions families endure in real Mexican slums. I wanted to highlight the street vendors selling everything from fruit, balloons, or water on every corner. The music box man, always dressed like a talk show host. Kids playing street football, girls braiding their hair, and stray dogs roaming the streets. And of course, the classic laundry line strung between grandma’s house and the “putas” workplace. The scene, with its terrible road conditions, total disregard for traffic laws, and a beautiful sunset, takes me back to the chaos of Mexico City.
Muhammed Ali
“Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth” M. Ali
This captivating photograph of Muhammad Ali tells a story that embodies courage, resilience, and conviction. Beyond his prowess in the boxing ring, Ali left a legacy that transcends sports—a story of a man who became a beacon of hope and a symbol of defiance against injustice. The same white fans who cheered for Ali in the ring were often the ones who would have denied him service in a restaurant because of his skin color. It’s hard to imagine having a fan base that both cheers for you and despises you simultaneously. Ali understood that his greatest fight was not in the ring but in the political arena. Behind him, in large letters, are some of his most famous quotes, including “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.” This painting serves as a daily reminder of the power of perseverance and the unbreakable human spirit.
The first cocktail party
“Water into wine? Jesus has learned a new party trick in the last 2000 years
Da Vinci painted this 500 years ago, depicting an event that took place 2,000 years ago. With time, perhaps Jesus has refined his skills and can now turn water into a tequila sunrise, margarita, blue lagoon, or Aperol spritz. The body of Christ (the bread) has been replaced with pan de muerto, a traditional Mexican bread coated in sugar, with four bones forming a cross. This “bread of the dead” surely belongs at this table.
While da Vinci’s work invites the viewer to ponder the meaning behind each figure’s body language, I wanted to infuse the scene with a modern mystique. This cocktail party, featuring drinks from around the globe, mirrors the multicultural developments of our world. Drinks, chocolate (in this case, shaped like skulls), bread, gossip, sacrifice, and betrayal are all things we share. So, let’s celebrate what we have in common.
In modern Western dinner parties, the “Judas” is often the one who orders tequila shots. That’s why I’ve placed my favorite tequila in Judas’s hand. Centenario tequila may lead you astray, but it will also give you a story to tell for years to come.
The ascendance of venus
"She holds both vulnerability and strength in perfect balance."
I was drawn to Botticelli’s Birth of Venus not only for its beauty, but for the way Venus stands—vulnerable, yet powerful. In this retelling, she ascends into the afterlife, surrounded by jacaranda blossoms in place of lemon trees, as a tribute to my Mexican roots. This piece explores the quiet strength of femininity and the layers of transformation we carry with us.
Billard
It's is not about who wins- It's about who you play the game with
If you don’t recognize it, you haven’t been to enough bars—a classic image of Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, and Humphrey Bogart casually playing pool. Only these four souls know what really happened behind this beautifully orchestrated photograph. Internet rumors suggest that Marilyn once agreed to marry James, but they called it off because their relationship was so clumsy, they joked they needed a babysitter to make it work. Although a few details were added to the original photograph, like the highly detailed rug and the colorful encyclopedia, most of the scene was kept as it was. Such a perfect picture deserves to be preserved as it is, not just as bar decor but as a memorial to these four icons who left us far too soon. Perhaps they’re still playing pool on the other side, bar hopping from place to place where their image is displayed.
Memphis
“Jitterbug; when you stumble, make it a part of the dance”
This very early piece of mine captivates the memory of the first time I went to a bar was with my dad and stepmom. Located in Memphis, USA—home of the blues and one of the greatest kings of pop: Elvis. I was 14, and I was only allowed in because we were having dinner. Suddenly, the dinner transformed into a musical scene, with men and women improvising music and lyrics to create the most soulful tunes I’ve ever heard. I’ll never forget how each band member contributed to this unique experience, especially the singer, who stood at the center of it all. Without her voice, the tunes would have had body but no soul. This bar scene with musicians and jitterbug dancing is a cherished memory of my teenage years—a memory of my first time at a bar with my dad, stepmom, and a whole lot of soul.
Image Gallery
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