EDUCATION:
B.F.A., Photography, University of Texas, San Antonio, 1997
A.A.S., Advertising, San Antonio College,1995
San Antonio Art Institute, 1991-1992
Kansas City Art Institute, Foundation Year 1989-1990
UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS/EVENTS
No upcoming exhibitions
However, I did start a Redbubble shop. Check out the link below!
THE BIG DRAWING PROJECT FOR 2022-
FANTASY REALMS
The WONDERLAND Realm is complete
FANTASY REALMS-WONDERLANDThe NEVERLAND Realm is complete
FANTASY REALMS-NEVERLANDThe LAND OF OZ Realm is complete
The HOLLYWOOD Realm is complete
THE BROOKLYN ART LIBRARY SKETCHBOOK PROJECT
The Library is closed due to a fire. However the surviving sketchbooks were sent between 4 different art institutions. The digital library will be back, soon. Clicking on the links below will take you to the update page.
https://www.sketchbookproject.com/library/S378948
https://www.sketchbookproject.com/library/S9637540
CHECK OUT MY INSTAGRAM
https://www.instagram.com/miyl444/
COMING SOON
You will find prints etc of my Black and Blue Period in my SOCIETY6 SHOP
https://society6.com/cabanaboyproductions
CURATED EXHIBITIONS:
-2006- The Show That Never Was, Las Olas, Curated exhibition, San. Antonio, TX
SOLO EXHIBITIONS/ SHOWCASES:
-2015- Lost in Wonderland-The Alice 15, SamuraiGeek Designs, Mixed Media, San Antonio, Texas
-2011- D9EAM I-IV, CIAO, Mixed Media, Olmos Park, TX
-2007- Citibank Pride Fest Showcase, Citibank Corp, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2001- Role Play, IV Art Space, Photography, S.A. TX
-1999- If You're Going to Play..., IV Art Space, Mixed Media, S.A. TX
-1998- Bons Baisers D'Amerique Pixcom Production, Television Segment and Interview, Topic: Erotic Photography, Directed by Stephane Lapointe
GROUP EXHIBITIONS:
-2019- On Off Fred Road Studio Tour, Laurel Gibson Studio, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2019- Heaven and Hell Masked Ball, Amp Room, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2018- On Off Fred Road Studio Tour, Laurel Gibson Studio, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2017- IV Art Space Retrospective, Presa House Gallery, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2017- On Off Fred Road Studio Tour, Laurel Gibson Studio, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2017- DJ Hans 242 11th Annual Angry German Oontz Fest Event/Art Show, Amp Room, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2016- Amazing Exploding Synthesizer Dance Fest, Amp Room, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2016- 13 Arrows Gallery Night, 13 Arrows Tattoo, Drawings St Petersburg, FL
-2016- On Off Fred Road Studio Tour, Laurel Gibson Studio, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2016- DJ Hans 242 10th Annual Angry German Oontz Fest Event/Art Show, Korova, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2015- TEN!: Bihl Haus Arts 10 Year Anniversary Exhibition, Bihl Haus Arts, Mixed Media, S.A.,TX
-2015- First Friday at Blue Star Arts Complex, Black Lotus Gallery, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2015- On Off Fred Road Studio Tour, Laurel Gibson Studio, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2015- First Friday at Blue Star Arts Complex Black Lotus Gallery, Mixed Media, S.A. TX
-2015- DJ Hans 242 9th Annual Angry German Oontz Fest Event/Art Show, Korova, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2014- First Friday at Blue Star Arts Complex Black Lotus Gallery, Mixed Media, S.A. TX
-2014- DJ Hans 242 9th annual Halloween Party Event/Art Show, Korova, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2014- 1313, Thirsty Camel, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2014- HOT! Bil Haus, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2014- 1313, Thirsty Camel, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2014- Color of the Blind, The Mercury Project, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2014- On Off Fred Road Studio Tour, Laurel Gibson Studio, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2014- DJ Hans 242 Angry German Oontz Fest Event/Art Show, Korova, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2013- DJ Hans 242 8th annual Halloween Party Event/Art Show, Korova, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2013- Color of the Blind, ZaZa Gardens, Interactive Sculpture, S.A., TX
-2013- Ulrike Muller's Herstory Inventory, Oakville Galleries, Drawing, Toronto, Canada
-2012- End of Summer Event, Evil Olive, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2012- Ulrike Muller's Herstory Inventory, Brooklyn Museum of Art, Drawing, Brooklyn, New York
-2012- MS San Antonio Underground Event-Exhibition, Thirsty Camel, Mixed Media, S.A. TX, Texas
-2012- Ulrike Muller's Herstory Inventory, Kunsthas Bregenz, Drawing, Austria
-2012- Angry Oontz Event/Exhibition, Thirsty Camel, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2012- [BlackOut] Event and Exhibition, Thirsty Camel. Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2011- Vampire Exhibition/Heart's Fail CD Release Event, Thirsty Camel, Mixed Media, S.A. TX,
-2011- Living on the Edge of a Silver Future, Part of Ulrike Muller's Herstory Inventory, Galerie 5020, Drawing, Salzburg, Austria
-2011- Miss San Antonio Underground Competition and Exhibition, Thirsty Camel, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2011- [BlackOut] at Thirsty Camel, Thirsty Camel, Mixed Media, S.A., TX.
-2010- Jazz, Electronica and Art Thirsty Camel, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2010- Sibling Rivalry Exhibition with Alex Lanau, SOHO Wine and Martini, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2010- Las Mujeres de Aztlan, Centro Aztlan, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2010- Art at the Thirsty Camel, Thirsty Camel Lounge, Mixed Media, S.A. TX
-2010- 2nd Friday Tobin Hills- Art on the Hill Exhibition, M4 Studio, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2010- Thirsty Camel Grand Opening Event Exhibition, Thirsty Camel Lounge, S.A., TX
-2010- 2nd Friday Tobin Hills- Art on the Hill Exhibition, M4 Studio, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2009- Holiday Twist- Not Your Grannie's Wreath Exhibition, ROBOT Gallery, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2009- Exhibit of Doom, House of Karma, Mixed Media, S.A.,TX
-2009- Cultural Composite, Mattie Rhodes Art Gallery, Mixed Media, Kansas City, Missouri
-2009- Rummage Haus @ Stella Haus, Stella Haus Gallery in the Blue Star Arts Complex, Random objects, S.A., TX
-2009- Illuminati, SAVA Gallery, Drawing, S.A., TX
-2009- ELLAS, Centro Aztlan, Mixed media, S.A., TX
-2009- Vonha de Carnavale, Mattie Rhodes Art Gallery, Mixed media, K.C., MO.
-2009- Obama Arte, El Sol Studio, Mixed media, S. A., TX
-2009- I Got You(R) Back- Revisited, February Collective at the Blue Star Arts Complex, Photo collages on canvas, S.A., TX
-2009- PhantasMafiosa, Fishead Micro Gallery, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2008- Dia de los Muertos en Aztlan, Centro Aztlan, Altar with San Antonio Craft Mafia members, S.A., TX
-2008- Dia de los Muertos Exhibition, Mattie Rhodes Art Gallery, Collages on canvas, K. C.,MO
-2008- Fotos of Summer, Unofficial Foto Septiembre Exhibition at The Farm, Photo Collages on canvas, S.A., TX
-2008- La Loteria: Arte y Adivanzas, Mattie Rhodes Art Gallery, Mixed Media, K.C., MO
-2008- RADIANT, Fred Ash Gallery at the Stella Haus Gallery in the Blue Star Arts Complex, Contemporary Arts Month, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2008- Olvidate del Alamo, Centro Altzan, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2008- POProtica, Red Square Gallery at the Friedrich Building, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2007- Letterforms Exhibition curated by Chuck Ramirez, One9Zero6 Gallery, Mixed Media, S.A.,TX
-2007- The Girl's Room with Wild Boys Robot Art Gallery, Photo collages, S. A., TX
-2007- I Got You(r) Back Collaboration Exhibition with Courtenay Martin, Arbor Art House, Photo collages on canvas, S.A., TX
-2007- Las Cartas Exhibition, Mattie Rhodes Art Gallery, Mixed Media, K.C., MO
-2007- Summer Soltice Exhibition, Deborah Keller- Rhin Studio in the Blue Star Arts Complex, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2007- Que Queer, Esperanza Peace and Justice Center, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2007- Has Come To Hand... Museo d' Alameda sponsored exhibition for Women's History month at Great NW Library, Photography, S.A., TX
-2007- A Woman's Show, El Sol Studios exhibition for Women's History Month, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2007- Olvidate del Alamo: Fact and Fiction, Bihl Haus, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2006- Full Deck: La Loteria, Mattie Rhodes Art Gallery, Collage on canvas, K.C.,MO
-2006- The T Shirt Show, Stella Haus Gallery in the Blue Star Arts Complex, C.A.M., T-shirt, S.A., TX
-2006- New Beginnings, Casa Margarita, Drawing, S.A. TX
-2005- Deco Days, Deco District along Fredericksburg Road, Mixed Media, S.A. TX
-2005- Foto Septiembre Exhibit, Casa Margarita, S.A. TX
-2005- Plan B and FREE part of the They Walk Among UsExhibit, C.A.M., Arbor Art House, Two Installations, S.A. TX
-2005- Academia San Culimas: Erotica, Casa Margarita, Mixed Media, S.A. TX
-2005- Current See of Art, Waterstop Gallery, Mixed Media, Marfa, TX
-2005- Erotica 2005, K Space Art Studio, Photography, Corpus Christi, TX
-2004- Exile part of the Clockwatchers Exhibit, C.A.M., Arbor Art House, Mixed Media Series, S.A. TX
-2004- Academia San Culimas Erotique, Gallery 501, Blue Star Arts Complex, C.A.M., Mixed Media, S.A. TX
-2002- Old Glory: Tribute to 9.11, C.A.M, IV Art Space, Drawing, S.A. TX
-2001- Benjamin Franklin Sale, IV Art Space, Photography, S.A. TX
-2001- C.A.M. Exhibition, Ellis Bean, Mixed Media, S.A.TX
-2000- Benjamin Franklin Sale, IV Art Space, Photography, S.A. TX
-1999- Benjamin Franklin Sale, IV Art Space, Mixed Media, S.A. TX
-1999- The Storybook Series part of the They're At It Again Exhibit, Penny Boyer's Place, Mixed Media, S.A. TX
-1999- C.A.M. Exhibition, IV Art Space, Photography, S.A. TX
-1998- Simple Truths- Daily Life, Esperanza Peace and Justice Center, Photography, S.A. TX
-1998- Dada Moon, Austin Visual Arts Association Fall Exhibit at A.C.A. Gallery at Artplex, Mixed Media, Austin, TX
PUBLIC ART/ GRANTS:
-2015- Life Cube Tapestry at Burning Man, Painting, Black Rock City, NV
-2011- Chalk It Up! Chalk Festival (Featured Artist), Sponsored by ArtPace, S.A., TX
-2010- Chalk It Up! Chalk Festival (Showcase Artist), Sponsored by ArtPace, S.A., TX
-2009- Chalk It Up! Chalk Festival (Featured Artist), Sponsored by ArtPace, S.A., TX
-2008- Chalk It Up! Chalk Festival (Featured Artist), Sponsored by ArtPace, S.A., TX
-2007- Chalk It Up! Chalk Festival (Featured Artist), Sponsored by ArtPace, S.A., TX
-2006- Chalk It Up! Chalk Festival (Invited Artist), Sponsored by ArtPace, S.A., TX
-2005- Chalk It Up! Chalk Festival (Invited Artist), Sponsored by ArtPace, S.A. TX
-2004- Chalk It Up!, Chalk Festival (Invited Artist), Sponsored by ArtPace, S.A. TX
-2002-2003- Cow Parade San Antonio: Beauvine and Moo-vie, Quarry Market, Fiberglass painted life size cows, S.A. TX
-1995- Emerging From the Shadows, Sanguine Creations Designed Exhibition Commissioned by San Antonio VISTA Project, San Antonio Public Library, S.A., TX
-1993- New Year's Eve Transition at the Blue Door, Blue Door Gallery, Grant Project for San Antonio Cultural Affairs Grant Project, Alonzo Davis Project Director, Performance and Installation S.A. TX
AUCTIONS/FUNDRAISERS:
-2023- Empower House Butterfly Brunch Fundraiser, San Antonio Botanical Gardens, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2017- 9TH MOLE SHOWDOWN Exhibition/Fundraiser, Centro Cultural Aztlan, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2016- 8TH MOLE SHOWDOWN Exhibition/Fundraiser, Centro Cultural Aztlan, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2015- Exotic Easter Auction/Fundraiser for S.A.A.F.,PCs, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2014- 6TH MOLE SHOWDOWN Exhibition/Fundraiser, Centro Cultural Aztlan, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2014- Bid and Brunch Auction/Fundraiser for S.A.A.F, Mixed Media, Hacienda Santa Maria, S.A., TX
-2013- Blacknote Galleria Fundraiser, Black Note Galleria, Mixed Media, San Antonio, Texas
-2012- 4TH MOLE SHOWDOWN Exhibition/Fundraiser, Centro Cultural Aztlan, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2012- WEBB Party, Silent auction for SAAF, Lambermont Estate, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2011- Art for Our Oceans: An Art Show Benefitting Sea Shepherd, SOHO, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2011- Gracias!: A Tribute to Azeneth Dominguez, Salute, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2011- 3RD MOLE SHOWDOWN Exhibition/Fundraiser, Centro Cultural Aztlan, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2011- BeFEARLESS Exhibition/Fundraiser, Silent Auction for BeFEARLESS, Pearl Brewery, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2011- WEBB Party, Silent auction for SAAF, Sunset Station, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2011- Artbrella!, Fundraiser exhibition for Jump Start Theater Company, Blue Star Arts Complex, Decorative Umbrella, S.A., TX
-2010- Tacos, Tinsel, and Tequila Holiday Fundraiser and Exhibition Sew Deluxe, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2010- Art for SARA Fundraiser/Exhibition, High Wire Gallery, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2010- Art on the Hill Fundraiser/ Exhibition for Tobin Hill Art Association, La Casa Rosa, Mixed Media, S.A.,TX
-2010- 2ND Mole, Micheladas Y Mas, Centro Cultural Aztlan, Mixed Media, San Antonio, TX
-2010- Corazon- A Benefit for Camren Barron, Sew Deluxe, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2008- DIY Factory Event, Fundraiser/Silent Auction for The Diy Factory, The Farm, Mixed Media, San Antonio, Texas
-2007- Art for Africa, Fundraiser for UNICEF, Madhatters, Collage, S.A., TX
-2007- Filth Fest, Fundraiser for 'As Filthy as it Gets' play by the Methane Sisters, Guess Building, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2007- San Antonio Hispanic Journalists Awards, Silent Auction, Westin, S.A., TX
-2007- Bling Bling Fling- Prom Night Dreams, 4th Annual Fundraiser for Martinez Women's Shelter, Bonham Exchange, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2007- San Antonio Aids Foundation- WEBB Auction '07, San Antonio Museum of Art, Photography, S.A.,TX
-2007- Vivo/ Alive, Arbor Art House 2nd Annual Exhibition/ Fundraiser for SA.A.F, Alameda Theater Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2007- Mi Corazon, La Pena Exhibition/ Fundraiser, La Pena, Mixed Media, Austin, TX
-2006- Pretty In Pink, Alamo City Roller Girls/ Prim Reapers Fundraiser/ Silent Auction, Alternatives, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2006- Rape Crisis Center Fundraiser/ Silent Auction, Alameda Theater, Collage, S.A.TX
-2006- Kinky Friedman Fundraiser/ Silent Auction, Augie's Barbed Wire, Collage, S.A., TX
-2006- S.A.A.F.: WEBB Auction '06, S.A.M.o.A., Photography, S. A., TX
-2006- A.H.M.H.N.C, Friedrich Building, Exhibition/Fundraiser for S.A.A.F, Photography, S. A., TX
-2005- Art in the Hood, C.A.M., Fundraiser for Southtown-Mainstreet Alliance, Mixed Media, S.A. TX
-2005- S.A.A.F: WEBB Auction '05, S.A.M.o.A., Photography, S.A. TX
-2004- Art in the Hood, C.A.M., Fundraiser for S.M.A., Big Tex Grain Mills, Blue Star Arts Complex, Collage, S.A. TX
-2003- Art in the Hood: Some Like It Hot, C.A.M., Fundraiser for S.M.A., Big Tex Grain Mills, Blue Star Arts Complex, Mixed Media, S.A. TX
-2002- Art in the Hood, C.A.M., Fundraiser for S.M.A., Mixed Media, S.A. TX
-2001- S.A.A.F., WEBB Auction '01 at SAMoA, Mixed Media, S.A. TX
-1999- Gay County Fair Exhibition/ Auction, La Villita, Photography, S.A. TX
-1999- S.A.A.F. WEBB Auction '99 at the Tobin Estate, Mixed Media, S.A. TX
-1998- Red Dot Sale, Blue Star Art Space, Mixed Media, S.A. TX
-1997- Two Voices One Vision, Texas Public Radio Art Show and Auction '97, Finesilver Building, Mixed Media, S.A. TX
-1995- Red Dot Sale, Blue Star Art Space, Fiber Pieces, S.A. TX
ART FAIRS/ CRAFT MARKETS:
-2015- King William Fair, King William Historic District, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2008- 2nd Annual DIY Factory, Plaza del Rey Ballroom, Mixed Media, S.A.,TX
-2008- 2nd Annual SMART Fair, One9Zero6 'Compound', Mixed Media, S.A.,TX
-2008- King William Fair, King William Historic District, Mixed Media, S.A.,TX
-2008- Earth Day Fair hosted by Echo-Logical at The Farm, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2007- Hecho A Mano, Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2007- DIY Factory, The Venue, Mixed Media, S.A. TX
-2007- SMART Fair, One9Zero6 'Compound', Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2007- King William Fair, King William Historic District, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2006- Hecho A Mano, Holiday Gift-Arts Fair/Fundraiser, Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, Mixed Media, S.A., TX
-2006- Stitch, Indie Crafts Bazaar and Fashion Show hosted by the Austin Craft Mafia, Austin Music Hall, Mixed Media, Austin, TX
-2006- Lady Fest: Music and Arts Festival, Ruta Maya, Mixed Media, S.A. TX
PUBLICATIONS AND AWARDS:
-2014- Ulrike Muller. Herstory Inventory: 100 Feminist Drawings by 100 Artists. Dancing Fox Press, 2014
-2009- Elaine Wolff. Critic's Pic. SA CURRENT. January 1, 2009
-2008- Ben Olivio. Record Crowds at Chalk It Up!. The Downtown Blog. MySA.com. October 13, 2008
-2007- Jennifer Herrera. DIY Gift Guide. SA CURRENT. November 21, 2007
-2007- WOAI San Antonio Living Halloween table setting/scape segment, October 29, 2007
-2007- Jessica Belasco. Not your grandma's knit club.210SA. October 17, 2007
-2007- Jenifer Herrera. DIY Factory promotes independent artists. SA CURRENT. October 17, 2007
-2007- Jessica Belasco. Filth Fest. 210SA. September 26, 2007
-2007- Jessica Belasco.Photographers Turn a Challenge into Art. 210SA. September 5, 2007
-2007- Michael Quintanilla. Aqui, Aqua New Year's Bash. San Antonio Express News. January 2, 2007 SA LIFE cover and page 3.
-2006- Elaine Ayala. Craft Mafia is ready to impress with one of a kind creations. San Antonio Express News. September 19, 2006. SA LIFE cover and page 3.
-2006- Jessica Castillo. Group offers DIY, Arts. Paisano. September 11, 2006. p.6.
-2006- Noi Mahoney. Artist's Big Break Around the Corner. North San Antonio Times. March 23, 2006. p.11.
-2005- Cheryl Van Tuyl Jividen. A Mardi Gras Birthday. San Antonio Express News. February 2, 2005, Food Section.
-2004- Chalk It Up! San Antonio College Ranger Event article and photograph
-2003- Fox, Ronald and Andi Rodriguez, text. Cow Parade San Antonio. Ohio: Orange Frazer Press, 2003, pp 96 + 100.
-2002- San Antonio Express News Photograph of Beauvine from San Antonio Cow Parade, November 23, 2002.
-1998- Fiesta magazine from San Antonio Express News, Photograph.
-1998- San Antonio Express News Jewelry photograph, S.A. Life. July 17, 1998.
-1998- Haute Shots. San Antonio Express News. Jewelry photograph, S.A. Life, July 16, 1998.
-1994- President's Award for 'Literary Achievement', Iliad Press
-1993- Honorable Mention Fall 1993 Poetry Award, Iliad Press.
-1993- Accomplishment of Merit Award, Creative Arts and Science Ent.
MEMBERSHIPS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
-2018-2022- Member of San Antonio Arts Collective (SAAC)
-2009-2012- Member of San Antonio Visual Arts (SAVA)
-2008- Boss and Captain of the San Antonio chapter of the Craft Mafia
-2007- PR/ Promotions committee for The DIY Factory event
-2006-2008- Underboss and Captain of the San Antonio chapter of the Craft Mafia
-1997- National Honor Society, University of Texas, San Antonio
-1996-1997- Art Guild member, University of Texas, San Antonio
-1992-1994- Acknowledged for Academic Achievement through San Antonio College's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa
-1992- Vice President Student Art League, San Antonio Art Institute
-1991- Blue Star Annex Committee, Student Art League, S.A.A.I.
ART RELATED EXPERIENCE:
-2014- 2017- Better Late Night Than Never Show- Webcast, Producer, San Antonio, Texas
-2009- 2013- Giant Yucca Design Firm, Copy Consultant, S.A., TX
-2006- 2017- Chosen Fallen Film Project: Producer/ Unit Production Manager, S.A. TX
-2000- 2006- ArtPace: Greeter and Gallery attendant for various exhibition openings
-1998- Gallery Goldsmiths: Jewelry Gallery, Photographed pieces for brochures, invitations, as well as magazine and newspaper articles and advertisements
-1996- Present: Cabana Boy Productions: Owner/ Creative Director
-1994- 2005: Fashion Photographer for aspiring models
-1994- 1996 Sanguine Creations: Co-owner, Copywriter/editor
-1992- Art Assistant for artist Alonzo Davis
-1991- Club Med Resorts: Huatulco, Mexico, Arts and Crafts Instructor
-1990- Club Med Resorts: Paradise Island, Bahamas, Arts and Crafts Instructor