Born in Chicago to Mexican parents, I am the oldest of three children, the only boy. I am a visual and musical artist, former spraycan vandal, bibliophile, audiophile, and graphic designer. In love with the world, the potential of humankind, and engulfed in the constant pursuit of knowledge; my mind never stops working, a curse and blessing.
I grew up in the early 80's in front of the radio and was captivated by funky Disco grooves, the synthesizer melodies of Italo Disco, the relentless percussive rhythms of Chicago House and early Detroit Techno, and the aggressive textures of Industrial. I have since then developed a manic obsession with music and sound and been influenced by many artists across seemingly unrelated genres and mediums, from John Cage to The Doors. From Surrealist Automatism and Abstract Expressionism to Depeche Mode, Kraftwerk, Nitzer Ebb, Sonic Youth and Ø. I now only hope that you will enjoy my contributions to the world of sound.
Any work of art that can be understood is the product of journalism.
—Tristan Tzara
Other Stuff:
You Should Check Out
• My favorite online destination:
• Enough said:
• This video for one of my all-time favorite songs.
"Our Darkness" by Anne Clark
• Influential Industrial band Front 242's "Headhunter"
Video directed by Anton Corbijn, 1988
• This article by Chicago's legendary Steve Albini about the shadyness of the music "industry".
Books:
Just put this one back in my bookbag: Mary Midgely - Wickedness
One-liners:
Birth Date: June 1, 1978 | Gift Ideas
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Smoke / Drink: No / Yes
Children: Someday
Education: See below
Occupation: Artist / Graphic Designer / Musician
My School:
School of the Art Institute Of Chicago
Graduated: 2005
Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts
Major: Graphic Design, minors in Philosophy and Sound
Dates attended: 1996 to 2001 (yeah 2005, I know, it's a long story)
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