Age: 22
Why he's cool: Artist/Musician who is part of an art collective.
Where his family is from: Mexico
Where he lives: East L.A., CA
Justin teaches inner city kids, "that they can grow up and become artists, not just gang members."
He and his friends painted a mural in a run down part of South Central Los Angeles. The picture is of a tree with its leaves blowing. Justin says he wanted to give the kids living there a sense of hope through his mural. He also said the leaves blowing in the wind give the illusion of fresh clean air in contrast to the dirty streets and walls that surround the mural and the area.
Music inspires Justin's creativity. When he's not working the art scene, he's laying down fresh beats with his girlfriend in their funky, electro band The Keyishe.
Check more of his work out here: http://myspace.com/iamartcollective
Justin's Top Tr3s Traxxx:
1. Debbie Deb - "When I Hear Music"
2. Gucci Crew Z - "Sally That Girl"
3. CSS - "Let's Make Love"
Featured Band de Justin's video
Artist: The Keyishe
Song: Hollywood to Tokyo
Album: The Keyishe
Y tu, Keyishe — what are you proud of?
"I would have to say that I'm most proud of my family. My passion is in my art and music but everything is art to me."
I love the artwork!!! Especially the piece in that room. They seem like such a cool group of friends too.