Featured Artists
Abe Menor
Abraham Menor is a community organizer/worker and photographer based in San Jose, California. When he is not working as a “at-risk” youth case manager, he is armed with his camera, ready to capture the next fleeting moment.
Latest:
Photo Swag By Abraham Menor
At an event thrown by the Knowbodies Abraham Menor of brainsoiled.com hosted a photo booth of what he calls photo swag
Adrian Avila
A designer and artist, Avila writes and posts articles and images that offer a window into the realities of a younger generation of immigrant America.
Latest:
POW WOW Hawai’i 2012
Pow Wow 2012 is once again being held in Hawai'i, bringing artist together from all over the world, including several from the Bay Area including two from San José.Charisse Domingo
Charisse Domingo is a San Jose photographer.
Latest:
East Palo Alto Families Are Not For Sale
In 2007, Page Mill Properties raised the rents on tenants occupying close to 1,800 units in East Palo Alto, touching off what would be a four-year battle against the City and community groups to preserve rent control. In 2010, Wells Fargo foreclosed on the properties and promised to involve community members in the long term plans of the apartments, which are mostly home to low income families of color.
Jean Melesaine
G$ writes a blog based on her unique daily experiences as an artists, organizer and journalist. Her multimedia blog also platforms the issues concerning the Pacific Islander community.
Latest:
Tree City Legends
Tree City Legends is a multidisciplinary theater work that melds post-hip hop aesthetics, urban folklore, Korean traditional tales, live music, legend, and parable.
Richard Babcock
Richard Babcock is a photographer and sculptor.
Latest:
As Strong as a Stone
Richard Babcock is a stone sculptor and uses sculpting to cope with his mental health. "Art has always been a passion of mine, something I have aspired to since my childhood. In my late teens I became mentally ill and struggled on the streets and in mental hospitals. I received disability payments after several years of illness and went back to college for Art Photography".
Samuel Rodriguez
Samurl Rodriguez is a local San Jose artist. Check out his work at shortyfatz.com.
Latest:
You, ME, We -- Samuel Rodriguez's First Solo Show at Cukui Clothing Store
In the heart of Japantown, artist Samuel Rodriguez of Shorty Fatz held his first solo show at Cukui. The following timelapse video captures the creative production process, as well as the diverse community who came to the showing.
Yosimar Reyes
Latest:
5 Tips For Queer Boys
San Jose Poet/Artist/Activist and East Side's Queer Extraordinaire Yosimar Reyes gives his 5 tips for queer boys (with art from artist/activist Julio Salgado currently running a project called UndocuQueer.)
