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Art Exposed: Octavio Valencia

A photographer talks about fashion, mental illness and a close encounter with Anna Wintour

Octavio Valencia has a secret identity. Or two.

Jan 28, 2021 Shoka

Art Exposed: Demetris ‘BAMR’ Washington

The Sacramento-based artist talks murals, Oak Park and the business of art

Demetris “BAMR” Washington is inspired by graffiti, cartoons and his faith in Christianity, the latter of which was also the inspiration for his alias: BAMR is short for Becoming a Man Righteously. 

Dec 16, 2020 Shoka

Art Exposed: Jennifer West

The Sacramento Film + Media film commissioner shares her thoughts on the state of the local filming industry and where it’s going

Jennifer West was still new to her role as film commissioner for the City of Sacramento’s Sacramento Film + Media office when she was sent home because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Nov 24, 2020 Shoka

Art Exposed: Deziree Dizon

How one woman overcame cultural expectations, self-doubt and a motorcycle crash to become a fine artist

Deziree Dizon was dragged to art school, but she is now making fine art and showing her work at galleries.

Oct 30, 2020 Shoka

Art Exposed: Craig Martinez

An artist explores culture, religion, ritual and the human condition in his sculptures

Craig Martinez knows his sculptures, made from reclaimed materials, can be challenging, and not everyone is going to like them.

Sep 30, 2020 Shoka

Art Exposed: Benjamin Della Rosa

The designer and illustrator’s career is all about connections

Della Rosa’s signature style can be seen in the visual branding of companies around the Capital Region, including restaurants, food and beverage brands, creative festivals and more.

Aug 31, 2020 Shoka

Art Exposed: Aliyah Sidqe

How one Sacramento artist wants to help fellow artists understand their worth

Aliyah Sidqe, a mentee of the artist and activist Milton Bowens, uses her paintings to uplift the community. 

Jul 30, 2020 Shoka

Art Exposed: Laurelin Gilmore

The Sacramento artist’s paintings show a reverence to nature, as she recognizes environmental issues are social issues

Laurelin Gilmore weaves zodiac and earthy elements to show the connectivity humans have to nature.

Jun 30, 2020 Shoka

Art Exposed: Lindsay Swearingen

Tusk and Cardinal embroidery artist and illustrator discusses art versus craft in fiber arts

Lindsay Swearingen was introduced to needle and thread at 8 years old, when her mother taught her how to cross-stitch. She was young and didn’t stick with it, but “about eight years ago, I picked it back up around when there was a resurgence of embroidery and fiber art,” she says. 

May 29, 2020 Shoka

Art Exposed: Manuel Fernando Rios

A West Sacramento Chicano artist confronts ethnic identity in his work

Mentored by Ricardo Favela of the Royal Chicano Air Force artist collective, Manuel Fernando Rios describes his artwork as “neo-Expressionist, neo-Chicano, mixed in with pop culture.” His solo show scheduled for May has been postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic, but he is continuing to make new work.

Apr 29, 2020 Shoka
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