Aguirre was born and raised in southern California and is currently living in Manitou Springs, Colorado. Artistic influence was established at a young age, after discovering “Surrealism” and “Baroque” painters from mother’s book shelf. Inspiration to him is taken from anything with a particular mood. Most of his paintings emanate somber themes of death, decay, mystery and melancholy, mostly for a visual outcome than any kind of social statement.
Jaime Valderrama is a self-taught artist born and raised in Los Angeles. His work falls into the sci-fi/horror genre with a touch of surrealism. His inspiration is derived from life experiences, vintage science fiction, horror, and his surroundings. He incorporates 3D holographic art, geometric shapes and impossible objects into his artwork. His work has been featured in numerous publications. He makes Work that is beyond imagination.
Nikoli Shaver is a professional illustrator and designer. He is a mixed media artist who pulls inspiration from beauty, editorial, modern life, and plants. Prints of his work are available online via INPRNT. Find him @56MINOR and www.nikolishaver.com.
Kaitlin Ziesmer is a fine art painter and illustrator working out of Denver who’s been featured in numerous exhibits across Denver and throughout the country. With a light-hearted sense of humor, she approaches art with an “it’s for fun” attitude, focusing on recognizable characters from popular culture. Repurposing them into a new, often female body, is her way of injecting herself into it all. Contact: kaitlin.ziesmer@gmail.com
Daniel Semanas is a director and animator who’s developed projects for clients such as Lollapalooza, Absolut, Nike, Mercedes, Youtube, and Google. He’s also directed and animated IDs for Mtv Brazil. In 2012 he won his first international award at the Cannes Film Festival, and in 2013 he won the Best Newcomer Director Award at the São Paulo Short Film Festival. In 2018 he released his first graphic novel Roly Poly, making him the first Brazilian solo artist to be published by Fantagraphics.