My work comes from returning to the part of myself I resisted for years: drawing. It has always been my clearest language, and when I finally allowed myself to use it again, I knew I didn’t want to just doodle — the work had to say something. That return made the intention obvious: to honor the culture that shaped me, to archive it with humor, and to build from a place of gay joy rather than trauma.

I create a visual universe of code — a world built from the language, symbols, and humor that shape queer life. At the center of this universe is Pepe the Popper, a euphoric mascot who represents release, embodiment, and the shared rituals that bind queer communities. Pepe is the anchor. Through him, I explore how humor becomes survival, how desire becomes language, and how queer people create meaning together. A companion iconography series honors queer icons and allies through the poppers gesture — a signature coronation.

As a Brooklyn-based gay Latino artist, my practice is about honoring the people and culture that raised me. The work celebrates LGBTQ+ life with clarity and warmth, and it champions self-authenticity. Every character, symbol, and scene expands a world built from lived experience. My practice is ultimately about giving queer people a place to see themselves reflected with dignity, intelligence, and play.