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I am a multidisciplinary artist, designer, and curator with over two decades of experience across the Americas and Europe. I create art, clothing, and immersive exhibitions, balancing studio practice with community engagement and teaching.
I teach and mentor in universities, run community arts programs, and collaborate with independent collectives to promote creativity, sustainability, and cultural exchange.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Work Experience
Curator at Town of Carrboro
January 1, 2019 - PresentCurate quarterly exhibitions at Town Hall and Drakeford Library Complex, NC.
Co-Founder / Member at xerrajeros
January 1, 2000 - PresentEntrepreneur, artist, designer, curator, and cultural promoter of an independent lifestyle collective.
Founder / Designer / Production Manager at sladesign
January 1, 1998 - PresentDesign and produce handmade, one-of-a-kind clothing and accessories.
Adjunct Professor at NC Central University
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025Art & Design Department; Studio, Elective and Foundation courses (Advertising, Typography, Illustration, Drawing, Storyboarding, Figure Drawing, Painting, Computer Graphics).
Lecturer at NC State University
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023Wilson College of Textiles / Textiles and Apparel, Technology and Management; Fashion Illustration course during Spring Semester.
Art Instructor at ArtsCenter Carrboro
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020Illustration Techniques and Expressive Intuitive Painting classes.
Event-Program Coordinator / Art Director & Curator / Executive Director at Abundance NC
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021Designed and coordinated Death Faire, PepperFest and Think Again series of events; managed mutual aid Neighbor2Neighbor/VecinoAVecino due to Covid-19; curated exhibits; directed and designed all marketing; served as Executive Director for 6 months.
Co-founder / Curator at Smelt Art Gallery
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020Envisioned the old smelting plant as a gallery; curated monthly exhibits.
Advisory Board Member at Large at Orange County Arts Commission
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021Promoted and strengthened the artistic and cultural development of Orange County.
Gallery Owner / Director at xerrajeros galería studio shop
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016Public relations, artistic practices, project management, curator, art director, graphic designer for storefront gallery; promoted diffusion, creation and sales of art, design and architecture.
Professor at Universidad San Francisco de Quito
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016Colegio de Comunicación y Artes Contemporáneas / Colegio de Arquitectura y Diseño Interior; Studio courses including Portfolio, Basic Drawing, Fashion Drawing I & III, Basic Painting Techniques, Illustration Techniques.
Professor / Thesis Director / Advisory Committee for Graphic Design at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012Graphic Design teaching; Portfolio, Typography, Global Image, Editorial, Illustration and Techniques, Graphic Representation.
Gallery Owner / Director at sladesign / La Cuchara Art i Disseny
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2009Public relations, artistic practices, project management, curator, art director, graphic designer for storefront gallery; murals on gallery wall.
Graphic Designer / Illustrator / Production Manager at New Time Technology
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2003Graphic designer and product manager of the company’s visual identity; direct contact with inventor/owner.
Graphic Designer and Illustrator at BFG Communications
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2000Graphic designer and illustrator for an advertising company; clients included carriers and music acts such as Ringo Starr and the Allstar Band.
Education
Master of Fine Arts in Illustration at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2000Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1998Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Government
Experience Level
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