Stephinksi

My work at the 2024 SEIU convention in Philadelphia.

I believe that if you ask the universe out loud for something it may just give it to you.  One of my childhood dreams was to become a fashion designer or to make wearable art. The collaboration with TOMS shoes gave me a taste of what it is like to share one’s creativity with others through fashion. 
If there is something you have been wanting to explore, something you need to feel a little more fulfilled… say it out loud, write it down, make a vision board… and just get that energy out there. The world might give it to you.  #weargood #tomsshoes #artistseries #printmaking #LAartist #LosAngeles #manifestation #wearableart Photo 1 by: @franzmars Make up by: @emmacartermakeup (at Boyle Heights) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co-gX69Pc_I/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

My partnership with @TOMS has officially launched! I partnered with them for their Artist Series which celebrates LA-based artists who illustrate the role that self-expression plays in supporting mental health. One of my original pieces is featured on a pair of TOMS and it brings to life my hand-printed, hand-incised, relief print collage by merging aspects of my Mexican culture, folklore, and passion for nature. TOMS recently shifted its impact to focus on providing mental health resources which is one of the reasons I’m proud to partner with them. For me, achieving mental health is having the presence of mind to realize when something is wrong and to have the tools to adapt, overcome, and resolve an issue to ensure one’s safety. Feeling safe and connected helps one to thrive, rather than just exist in the world. #WEARGOOD #artistseries #printmaking #mentalhealth #boyleheights (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CosMKxULgIg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Study for a painting… #cadillac #printmaking #collage #art #mural https://www.instagram.com/p/CoeAil9rdYX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Rest in peace P-22. #mountainlion #p22 #celebrationoflife #printmaking (at Griffith Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoQOCr9vf4E/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Remembering the Black American Portraits exhibition @lacma in honor of Black History month. It was an inspiring show with uplifting and compelling depictions of black culture. Did you see the show? One thing I like about heritage months are the opportunities to learn more about the contributions of people, community histories, trailblazers, and unsung heroes. Heritage months are an opportunity to learn, to share, and to teach. Artists: 1. Barkley L. Hendricks 2. Kehinde Wiley 3. Amy Sherald 4. Jordan Casteel 5. Jordan Casteel, Rafa Esparza, Clifford Prince King 6. Amy Sherald 7. Mickalene Thomas 8. Titus Kaphar 9. Bisa Butler
10. Njideka Akunyili Crosby #contemporaryart https://www.instagram.com/p/CoJNnhFLl3E/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=