Interdisciplinary Artist
San Jose, CA
As Rose Buds Blossom, 2023-ongoing
His memories aspired, beyond a visual reflection; mixed media was essential to this project’s realization and enabled a palpable introspection.
Cynder blocks, dyed twine, building materials, etc., played an important role in the artist’s processes. The hands-on requirement to shape the materials beyond two-dimensionality situated him into a space where he could translate his memories, values, and multiple skill sets into conclusive art objects.
KALEID Gallery
320 So. 1st St., San Jose, CA 95113
Solo Exhibition Dates: November 7– 28, 2025
Artist’s Reception: First Friday, November 7th, 5 pm–9 pm, the SoFA District
Select works available online: here
320 So. 1st St., San Jose, CA 95113
Solo Exhibition Dates: November 7– 28, 2025
Artist’s Reception: First Friday, November 7th, 5 pm–9 pm, the SoFA District
Select works available online: here
31 X 59”
Photo darkroom prints, repurposed pallet wood, paint, collected broken window pane glass shards.
Portraits of Valentino (c.2004) on the right, and his wife, Sarah, on the left (c.2004), with a macro shot of a rose bud set over scriptural verses (2024) - Proverbs 29:18; Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. An inspirational reminder to stay focused on the given vision and live on that path.
Beyond The Fires and Tribulations, 2025 (as was during the exhibition) Mixed media: Mexo clay, found burned branch, concrete, wire, wood, rose.
24 X 24 X 60”
As is currently, Spring 2026
What We Know, 2025
[scanned family archives (1.5 X 2” photobooth print, c.1959)
Valentino’s Grandmother (R) and Friend (L)]
Silver gelatin print made from an 8 X 10” transparency negative.
Photography and lace paper
18 X 24”
Photography, Darkroom Print (digitized version)
14.75 X 18.75”
16X20” ink transfer print
21X25” framed
32 X 10”
Scanned darkroom prints (8 X 10”) with rose petals, added during the scanning process.
Polaroid and alternative media
12 X 12 X 6”
In reflection and witness of the many “send-offs” (burials) of loved ones, throughout life, and on the 14th anniversary of being cancer-free.