Artist and practicing architect, Maestro presents his first solo exhibition, Loading, at Homme Gallery from April 3 - 24, 2025. Known for pixelated pen drawings of cultural icons in a perpetual state of "loading," his work blends fine art with digital interactivity, as well as the tension between the past and present.

Originally from Valencia, Spain, and now based in Santa Barbara, Maestro’s work is influenced by his architectural precision and multimedia expertise. Through augmented reality QR code integration, viewers can engage with his pieces in a new digital dimension.

"I create art that merges elegance and technology, sparking cultural conversations through beauty in an era of digital excess," says Maestro.

Using a digitally distorted yet hyperreal approach, Maestro’s drawings challenge viewers to engage with pixelated cultural icons through a shifting perspective.

Homme Gallery, a renowned space for emerging multimedia artists, is excited to showcase Maestro’s vision. "Maestro’s work challenges the way we perceive both art and technology, offering a unique and thought-provoking experience," says Amir Browder. The exhibition also features his debut resin sculpture, Glitching - Venus, a pixelated abstraction of the Venus de Milo.

Inspired by his experience recently immigrating to the United States and navigating digital connectivity, Loading reflects the paradox of endless access yet fleeting connection. Augmented reality elements in his work transport viewers into shifting digital landscapes, challenging perceptions of history and modernity.