Old SJ

By Sam Rodriguez

 

“This is my Love Letter to San Jose. It’s inspired by my experience growing up here during the 80’ and 90’s. It’s also reminiscent of the life stories of those who came before my time. It is the spirit of my relatives, roots, and a way of life that fades in and out of this city as times change. Just as it had changed for my Grandparents, so too will ‘Old SJ' change for me.” — Sam Rodriguez

 
 

About Sam Rodriguez

Samuel Rodriguez (born March 16, 1981) is based out of San José, California. His work has shown in public art spaces, museums, companies, galleries and in editorial publications. He started out as a graffiti artist and later decided to change directions and pursue a Bachelor in Fine Arts at The California College of the Arts which led him to become an illustrator. Rooted in Mixed Identity, his portraits are Cultural Landscape Paintings. He blends different visual identifiers, such as facial features, typography, and abstract shapes.

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