I am a self-employed creative professional and artist currently based in LA, but like many of us - always on the move. My studio (@dinoustudio) provides artistic and cultural services (think art installations, curation, album artwork, photoshoots, etc.) in collaboration with brands and other artists. Meanwhile, I also lead projects for a global creative agency called New Moon which specializes in cultural consulting, creative strategies, as well as events and programming. Feel free to check out my IG @immersiveart, to see the artists and collaborators inspiring my work. Honored to be among such incredible company and excited to contribute to this growing and beautiful community.
HOW DO YOU EMBRACE DIVERSITY AND/OR UNCONVENTIONALITY?
I chose to base in Echo Park because of its diversity - the marrow of life as well as a way of rooting in shared realities/humanity. I seek different perspectives via my creative collaborators, neighbors, friends - this, I believe, leads to more textured outputs with deeper resonance. Unconventionality is to be celebrated as the ultimate expression of authenticity. I've broken with tradition and have embraced a non-conventional lifestyle and enjoy queer culture. Varying modes of expression are the spice of life - let's just lead with kindness!
HOW DO YOU EXPRESS YOURSELF CREATIVELY?
As part of my studio practice, I work across mediums. Sometimes through small artefacts such as a book of poems (see my work @pomegranatepoem), or from time to time, I produce work in large scale as interactive light sculptures (see my work @dinoustudio). Currently working on a show called "Mechanics of Breath" inspired by the benefits of breathwork and mind/body connection, which I hope to premiere in LA during the spring. As part of this looking for collaborators in music, video art, motion graphics and more - would love to hear from you.
HOW DO YOU THINK YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE COMMUNITY? WHAT DO YOU FEEL YOU ARE AN EXPERT IN AND COULD GIVE ADVICE TO THE COMMUNITY ON?
Areas I can confidently contribute to:
- growth path planning: various modalities, readings, therapies
- running a small agency, business development strategies
- writing a creative brief, leading creative teams
- new media art, emerging technologies
- los angeles, local knowledge
SHARE A VERY VALUABLE INSIGHT YOU DERIVE FROM YOUR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE WITH THE WORLD: