Essentials Creative

EXHIBITED WORK

Chicago Botanic Garden, Chicago, IL | June 2024

"Rhizomatic" installation explores interconnectedness inspired by Deleuze and Guattari, celebrating diversity through the power of rhizomatic thought in plant stories.

Luminaria San Antonio, Yanaguana Garden | 2023

Essentials Creative designed a site-specific installation called "Yanaguana Garden" for Luminaria 2023. Inspired by the Payaya people and San Antonio's origin myths, the installation features illuminated tapestries on the arches of Yanaguana Garden in Hemisfair. The installation creates a mystical ambiance honoring the land and its indigenous heritage.

Asian American Resource Center (AARC), Austin, TX | April 2023

Afterworld: Zen Garden An immersive installation celebrating multiculturalism and diversity, drawing inspiration from afterlife beliefs across different cultures (e.g., Obon and Day of the Dead). The space promotes inclusivity and understanding for all ages and backgrounds, encouraging recognition and appreciation of shared experiences.

Presa House Gallery, San Antonio, TX | October 2022

Afterworld A multicultural art installation exploring traditional autumn celebrations through digital works, altar displays, video, and light experimentation.

The Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto, Toronto, Canada | May 2022

Jeffrey Gibson, I AM YOUR RELATIVE An exhibition presenting underrepresented narratives and uplifting historically silenced voices. Gibson invited the public to submit snapshots of their stories through digitally rendered visual media.

Ivester Contemporary Gallery, Austin, TX | September – October 2021

Interwoven Throughout Eternity Digital collage prints and animated NFTs

San Antonio Street Art Sponsored by Pabst Blue Ribbon, San Antonio, TX | April 2021

Essentials installed large-scale murals as public art in Downtown San Antonio.

San Antonio Central Library, San Antonio, TX | February 2020

Maskshow Essentials Creative presented an exhibition of artists and designers celebrating the myths and sacred powers of masks.

Big Medium: Due East, Canopy, Austin, TX | November 2019

Essentials Creative created a site-specific wallpaper and light installation for Due East.

Tempo 2D: 1401 Bolm Rd, Austin, TX | September 2019

Essentials Creative hosted a portrait/collage workshop resulting in a colorful mural for the Govalle community in East Austin.

Pump Project: Cloud Tree Studios and Gallery, Austin, TX | August 2019

Light Alchemy Essentials solo and site-specific installation in two rooms featuring a tetrahedron sculpture, projections, and graphics.

J-Squared Studios, Austin, TX | November 2018

EAST x Essentials Creative Group exhibition in collaboration during East Austin Studio Tours.

Mexican Cultural Institute, San Antonio, TX | November 2017

Essentials: Biochromatic Exhibition in Diego Rivera Gallery as part of Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival.

Mexic-Arte Museum, Austin, TX | June – August 2016

Young Latino Artists 21: Amexican@ Group Exhibition