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Montage health foundation

3/12/2025

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Aqua Vivens
6' x 33'
Mural printed on wallpaper
​Montage Health Foundation, Monterey, CA

​Spanning three walls of the Montage Community Hospital cafeteria, Aqua Vivens is a wallpaper mural that embodies the soothing and restorative essence of water. Designed to provide a space of comfort and healing, the artwork invites viewers into a meditative experience through its fluid imagery and serene tones.
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In harmony with the hospital's unique architectural features and its distinguished art collection, Aqua Vivens resonates as a symbol of renewal and vitality. The mural transforms the cafeteria into a tranquil sanctuary, offering a calming atmosphere for patients, staff, and visitors alike.
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Mountain View mural installation

1/28/2025

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The "Underwater" mural in Mountain View is a captivating installation that evokes the mystery of the ocean. This mural is crafted on two large 3D boards, which are intricately painted to depict an underwater landscape. The background painting unifies the boards, creating a seamless and immersive experience for viewers. Inspired by the vast ecology of our oceans and the pressing issue of pollution, the mural features vibrant colors and dynamic forms that evoke the dreamy, otherworldly nature of the underwater world. 
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414 Petaluma affordable housing

8/28/2024

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I’m excited to share the details of my latest art project at Petaluma 414!
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In collaboration with MidPen Housing, I have worked to transform the 414 Petaluma affordable housing community into a vibrant, artistic space. My project integrates large-scale murals and 12 commissioned paintings with the theme of the four elements, with each floor dedicated to one element. The first floor features earth colors, gradually transitioning to light blue on the fourth floor, symbolizing air. These artworks not only beautify the environment but also foster a sense of community and belonging among the residents.
The project aligns perfectly with MidPen Housing’s mission to create not just homes, but thriving communities. 414 Petaluma, provides 44 affordable housing units for farmworker families in Sonoma County.
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Flowing  Together - The  sacramento  grand  façade

3/26/2024

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The Sacramento Grand Facade stands as a testament to the transformative power of art and its ability to echo the pressing concerns of our time. At its heart, the artwork is a vivid portrayal of California’s majestic rivers—the Sacramento and the American—whose intertwining courses are rendered with such dynamism that they seem to flow beyond the canvas.

​This confluence is more than a meeting of waters; it symbolizes the unity of purpose in addressing the state’s water challenges and the broader quest for climate justice. My vision for this project was to stir the public consciousness towards ecological stewardship and to foster a collective resolve in healing the wounds inflicted upon our environment. 

This installation is a proud moment for everyone involved. Congratulations Dyson & Womack @dgscalif @kitchellprogress ZGF Architects for reaching this significant milestone! #publicartca
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NOPA Mural, san francisco

1/29/2024

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I'm excited to share my latest mural project, which I completed in a stunning home in the Nopa neighborhood of San Francisco. I enjoyed working with the homeowners to create a calming and meditative environment in their living room, and I was honored to collaborate with them on their vision. I used soft colors and gentle curves to create a sense of harmony and freshness, as well as to contrast with the urban setting of the house. I hope this mural will bring them joy and peace.
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20th year anniversary art sale - 50% off

10/19/2023

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I have exciting news for you. This week is the 20th anniversary of my arrival in San Francisco from Spain, and to celebrate this milestone, I'm having a special art sale that you don't want to miss. You can buy my original paintings and prints online or visit my studio during the Fall Open Studios and get up to 50% OFF on selected paintings. You can also access this Art Sale here:
ART SALE

​I started my artistic journey in Spain in the 90’s, where I experimented with different styles and techniques till I moved to San Francisco and developed my own signature style. During that time in Spain, I created many paintings that reflect my early inspirations and interest around space, complexity and the organic world, and that are crucial for understanding my artistic evolution.
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I've recently rediscovered some of these paintings at my parent’s home in Galicia and I was surprised by their quality and originality. I decided to bring some of them with me to San Francisco, and offer them to you, my loyal collectors and friends, at a very special price. You can get these paintings for the same price they had in 1999. So a bargain considering their value and rarity.

A great opportunity to spice up your walls and support my art practice. But hurry, this offer is only valid until the end of October!
 Vintage paintings from the late 90's early 2000's. Available online  HERE.  Or at 

Fall Open Studios
1890 Bryant Street, Studio 211, San Francisco
Sat 28 & Sun 29 October, 11am-5pm
Opening Party: Fri 27, 6-9pm
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El Multiple que ocupa el espacio: habitando lo publico

10/9/2023

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​Last Monday October 2, I had the honor to present my work at the conference "The multiple that occupies the space: Inhabiting the public", organized by the University of Vigo, Spain. Promoted by the research group dx5 (digital & art graphic research), the conference highlighted new approaches to integrate art into the public space, and included presentations by artists  Ampparito and Sabrina Fernández Casas. 

I had the chance to present recent projects in the context of spaces of transit.
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quercus 650

8/1/2023

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Quercus 650
30' x 36'
Community Mural

​This mural explores the relationship between California oaks and water in the context of the climate crisis. Inspired by Victorian wallpaper, I incorporate elements such as the leaves from many local oaks, and organic patterns to contrast the natural and artificial aspects of human culture. Using the fluid and organic qualities of water, I evoke the movement and vitality of these majestic trees, highlighting the importance of nature and the fragility of ecosystems that depend on water. This work is a tribute to the beauty and resilience of oak trees, and a call to action to protect them.
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water - it vines

6/8/2023

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Last Thursday June 22 was the opening of my latest project: A large size mural that wraps around the block of First & Main Streets, downtown Napa.

Commissioned by the City of Napa, this mural is inspired by organic shapes of the local flora and river. The meditative and repetitive lines create a flowing environment that is both inviting and enriching as well as reflecting on human connections with the natural world. Celebrating the vital element of water, it invites the viewers  to witness the challenges and opportunities that we face in a changing climate.

​Big thanks to the City of Napa and Winslow House Project

Water - It Vines
Mural
Public Art Commission: City of Napa
7' x 250'
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The Grand FacADE

2/1/2023

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I’m thrilled to share that I’ve been commissioned the design of an exciting public art project in the heart of Sacramento’s River District at the Richards Boulevard Office Complex.

The campus is located at the confluence of the Sacramento and the American Rivers . This convergence of the two streams of water and energy, create a dynamic and transformational flow, a metaphor of the flow of life, a transition from the past to the future, blending to create vitality and connection.

My design for the Grand Façade imagines the importance of water to life on this planet and specifically to the City of Sacramento. As sea levels arise and climate change affects our cities, I feel it’s important to look at water as the vital, spiritual, and restorative source that connects us all, to each other, and to our landscape.

Capitalizing on this grand scale, this public art commission has provided me with the opportunity to create an iconic and emblematic image in the Sacramento River District that will stand for decades to come.  Project to be completed by the end of 2023

Big gratitude to Dyson and Womack, California Department of General Services and ZGF Architects for your trust, support, and guidance during this process.
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Public art commission from the State of California with Dyson & Womack, public art consultants
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