TÊTE AU CARRÉ
"I'm scrolling... and I'm scrolling. And I'm learning a lot." Sometimes I fall on the beautiful side of Instagram and life is good. In one such moment, I came across a reel of an artist rendering a trippy collage of Audrey Tautou as she appears in Amélie. The technique—duplicating, weaving, and layering images into mesmerizing geometric patterns—felt like the perfect challenge to exercise my image manipulation skills. After some trial and error, I got it!
Carré's work features black-and-white portraits against solid backgrounds, where the subject's silhouette becomes the focal point of the distortion. This tool extends that to any image. Some render beautifully, while others produce unexpected, almost glitchy results—but that's part of the fun. It's a small tribute to the original artist's vision, and a reminder that sometimes the best way to appreciate art is to try your hand at making it yourself. Try it yourself!
Casa de Cuadros
Casa de Cuadros began as a way to carry forward a tradition that started with my father's photography studio, a staple near the Ysleta Mission in El Paso, Texas.
Growing up, I spent my afterschool hours at his studio, starting with simple tasks like adjusting lights and moving benches, and gradually taking on more
responsibilities such as editing photos and covering events. It was more than just a business; it was where I learned the art of photography and its ability to connect people.
As photography shifted from film to digital, the studio eventually closed, and though we continued working as freelance photographers,
life got busier, and the business slowed down. But even as calls from old clients came in, I felt a strong urge to do more than just say
we weren't available—I wanted to be able to refer them to someone who could help, to be a bridge rather than a dead end.
The pandemic was a turning point for me. Watching the boom in content creation made me realize that photographers are the original content creators,
professionals who craft visual stories and connect with people in unique ways. I wanted to create a space where photographers in our community could
showcase their work without the clutter of ads or the noise of larger platforms—a place that truly reflects the self-loving and supportive nature of our community.
Casa de Cuadros is my way of keeping that connection alive, of providing a simple, no-fuss platform where local photographers can share their work and
where people in the community can find the creative talent they need. It's about keeping the art of photography thriving in El Paso, honoring the legacy of my father,
and supporting the next generation of local artists.
Please feel free to visit the site at
casacuadros.com and explore the work of our local photographers.
Life Drawings
I was visiting EPCC Valle Verde Campus during the fall semester before the pandemic,
when I came across a series of life drawings displayed on the walls. As I walked down the hall, I could feel myself
move across the room in the drawings as the perspective of the individual artists changed. Inspired by
this experience, I sought to create a GIF that would replicate the sensation of moving through the room.
A year later, I reached out to the professor of the course with this idea. Last month, he sent me images
from a few series, and these are the results.
Also, check out their virtual hall for more student
art.
The de Arnal Gallery
I am playing artist's assistant helping my uncle share his work with the world.
While I may not be deeply versed in the intricacies of the art world, I have no doubt about his talent.
I'm genuinely excited for others to discover the artistry of
Eugenio de Arnal and the creative legacy of the Arnal family.
