XOCHITL
writer visual artist poet art director curator
Passionate about the impact of public art--as democratized spaces of expression with the potential to transform and inform, community engagement and mentoring, and connection of the written word to the visual.
DEDOS
visual artist 2D animator muralist popper/bboy
His roots are in graffiti art-- considered a pioneer within Canada--gradually becoming a commissioned muralist with over 100 murals to date.
Formally trained animator with over 20 years as lead creative in the animation/gaming industry.
As a dancer, he was one of the founding members of the '90s hip-hop group the "Rascalz"—their protest at the JUNO awards resulted in the recognition of Hip Hop as its own genre /category.
As the son of Uruguayan immigrant parents, hip-hop was paramount in defining his identity and sense of belonging.