Author archives: Vakseen

Soho House Features #VakseenArt

Last week Talenthouse hosted a panel discussion at Soho House London where 3 of my #VakseenArt “Vanity Pop” creations were featured. The panel focused on the pillars of diversity, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community, & how global brands can create content that authentically represents and engages these communities to help influence change. Diversity, change & acceptance are huge focuses within my #VanityPop creations so I love these opportunities that really […]

Static Medium x Gallery 1988 Show Opens Aug. 31st

This Friday is the opening of Static Medium’s 1st curated show and I’m beyond excited to be one of the featured artists. The show is at the infamous Gallery 1988 (the world’s 1st pop culture gallery) & includes an insane roster of the best artists in the game. Honestly, I’m beyond honored. I’ll be showing my brand new Vanity Pop painting, “The Fruits of Love”. Check out the flyer below & make sure you’re there […]

Jaamzin Creative Magazine Features #VakseenArt

A couple weeks back Singapore-based magazine Jaamzin Creative reached out about featuring #VakseenArt on their site. The feature includes three of my Vanity Pop paintings and you can check out the full feature here.

Red Milk Magazine Features Vakseen

A few weeks ago Italian fashion mag Red Milk Magazine reached out for an interview & to have me reimagine some of their favorite editorial shoots! The feature is now live in their new August issue and you can check out the full feature here.

Imirage Magazine Features #VakseenArt

I’m incredibly honored to be the featured cover artist for the newest issue (#253) of Canadian-based, fashion mag Imirage Magazine. The new issue features my “Ulterior Embellishments of a Covergirl” painting on the cover, along with 6 of my other designs, and a write up on Vanity Pop. You can check out the full issue here.

How to Prepare for a Co-Writing Session

Seven years after moving to Los Angeles to become an overnight sensation, I had my first song recorded and it was slated to be a single. During a phone call, the producer of that song casually mentioned that he would like to write with me the next time I visited Nashville. I promptly booked a flight and hotel, maxing out my credit cards to do so. This was a huge […]

Buzzfeed Features Vakseen

Yesterday was pretty amazing! As I logged into my IG acct, I received a comment from @Laluzdejesus congratulating me for a new Buzzfeed feature. As thankful as I was, I had no clue what they were talking about lol! After doing a little Google research I found Buzzfeed’s “50 Badass Figurative Painters On Instagram”, and to my pleasant surprise, I’m featured as #50. They definitely saved the BEST for last and you can check out the full […]

Gabba Gallery's "Remix: The Art of Music" Opens August 4th

Every year Gabba Gallery holds an annual music-themed show and I’m honored to be featured in 2018’s edition. The “Remix: The Art of Music” exhibition opened last Friday and I’m honored to have 4 paintings featured. The show is up through the 25th so be sure to stop by and check it out!

LA Weekly Features #VakseenArt

Last Friday I woke up to a new #VakseenArt feature on LA Weekly! The site shared their “16 Best Things to Do in LA” and Gabba Gallery’s “Remix: The Art of Music” show made the list. My “One Mic” (Nas) painting is one of four paintings I have in the show and they showed love by featuring my piece in the article. Much love to LA Weekly and my Gabba fam! Check […]

Artwxrk Releases Limited Edition “Jez” Prints

A few weeks back the owner of Artwxrk reached out about partnering up to do a limited #VakseenArt release. To be specific, they wanted to release a limited edition run of my Jez painting. The prints (18 x 18″ on Hahnemühle paper) are officially available today and can be purchased here.