art exhibits
Chii For All
Personal Vibes: The Rhythm that Moves Us
Virtual Art Show
August 7 2020
Kokeshi Elvira: Enormous beehive hair, dramatic makeup, black stilettos, big mouth oddball. The shock comes from everywhere and through all your senses. Mysterious, yet, girl next door attitude. An exuberant horror tv hostess with a profound love for B movies. A sarcastic comment always coming out of her mouth. She always says what is on her mind, which I can relate to very well to. Strong -"I'm not a princess that needs rescuing"- attitude. Her dagger belt buckle always made me wonder what would happen if she were to stab herself, this iconic fashion statement is something I had to forge for her.
Kokeshi Evil Queen: What woman hasn't fantasized about being the most beautiful woman? I can definitely relate to that. I don't recall when was the first time I saw her, but I remember the feeling this commanding female presence evoked in me. I wanted to be like her. Her red lipstick and dark shaded eyes were the most exuberant thing I had ever seen. Even while wearing a cloak, you could see the contour of her body, such a powerful and alluring image. I wanted to capture the conceited and highly sensual expression on her face and stance.
Kokeshi Sailor Moon: I created this doll to cherish the memories I have of this character. She is the leader of a group of teenage girls. Her constant naivete and non-stop eating made her an endearing character during my youth. The transformation from Usagi Tsukino to Sailor Moon always amused me as a young tween. It was shocking to see the silhouette of her naked body on the screen, and it always made me wonder if I could get to see it if I looked closely while she was transforming.
Kokeshi Maleficent: When creating my version of this character, I wanted to showcase a more approachable being. She just wanted to go to the party -awkward-. Imagine showing up, being reminded that you were uninvited, and still giving a gift!. Her bearing while talking, the style and colors of her clothes, and the impeccable sharp makeup were so much more appealing to my eyes than those rosy and dull fairy good mothers, or even Princess Aurora.
Kokeshi Digital Illustration Vampirella: Sexy, fierce, and dominant: the illustration depicts those attributes. A vampire with strong morals fighting against other vampires to save the human race? Dressed in a minuscule attire, she can command the utmost respect and fear to friends and foes alike. Sign me up for that story! Just because she is a vampire, doesn't mean she is evil. She is just a girl with a not so desirable family tree.
Kokeshi Digital Illustration Jessica Rabbit: No explanation needed, right? We've all seen her, a sultry cartoon singer, femme fatale, with a seductive gaze. Everyone thinks she is just another bimbo, and can't understand the deep love she has for Roger Rabbit. A perfect example of a strong woman that can be both gorgeous and astute. I wanted to portray her as mysterious and voluptuous, but also like someone you could talk to. An attainable dream dressed in red.
Kokeshi Digital Illustration Elvira / Kokeshi Digital Illustration Evil Queen / Kokeshi Digital Illustration Sailor Moon / Kokeshi Digital Illustration Maleficent / Kokeshi Digital Illustration Elvira framed / Kokeshi Digital Illustration Evil Queen framed / Kokeshi Digital Illustration Sailor Moon framed / Kokeshi Digital Illustration Maleficent framed / Kokeshi Digital Illustration Vampirella framed / Kokeshi Digital Illustration Jessica Rabbit framed
Chii For All
Collective Energy: The Power of Connection
Virtual Art Show
May 1 2020
Breakfast with Family digital illustration and digital print
Lunch with friends digital illustration and digital print
Dinner with significant other digital illustration and digital print
Breakfast with Family plush toy
Lunch with friends plush toy
Dinner with significant other plush toy
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Pancake Plush
Pizza Plush
Tacos Plush
Monstruos Mexicanos II
Group Exhibition
Different representations of monsters in Mexican culture
February 29 - March 15 2020
Title: Plush Toy Tacos de Moronga “El Chupacabras”
Technique: Handmade plush toy made with polar fleece and appliques. Inside its belly is a river stone that, in addition to giving it stability, confirms the popular belief that this dude eats even rocks.
Monstruos Mexicanos
Group Exhibition
Different representations of monsters in Mexican culture
December 7 2019
Title: Tacos de Moronga “El Chupacabras” Los auténticos de muerte lenta
Author: Jimena Peluche
Technique: Digital illustration. Digital print.
Size: 11" x 17"
Red Monster Bazar
December 7 2019
Title: Monster Crew
Technique: Felt & digital illustration
Dual
Toy Release & Group Exhibit
November 1 2019
Paper offering
THE ART OF THE SLICE
A Group Exhibition Exploring the Visual Language of Pizza
Curated by Galerie F x Chicago Pizza Summit
September 25, 2019 - September 27, 2019
Title: The Melting Pot
Created Exclusively for "The Art of the Slice" | Chicago Pizza Summit 2019
Technique: Digital illustration. Offset Lithograph
Size: 11" x 17"
X by After Five Studio
Toy Release & Group Exhibit
X is a contemporary representation of the Mexican Xoloitzcuintli. This project explored death and the journey of the Tonalli (vital energy) through the Aztec underworld.
April 26 2019
Title: Felted Xolo
Technique: Felt applique on MDF
Baby Bapho by After Five Studio
Toy Release & Group Exhibit
October 25 2018
Title: Good & Evil
Technique: Handmade plush
