Artistic Direction and Production

I served as co- director and producer for the Raun LaRose’s presentation To Whom It May Concern at Cadillac House in Soho, in collaboration with INCA Productions and the Council of Fashion Designers of America. The project came together just under two weeks before the scheduled date, pushing us to work on an accelerated timeline with a remarkably limited budget. As longtime museum enthusiasts, LaRose and I approached the presentation with a curatorial lens, choosing to display the garments alongside the models as if in a gallery. The setup invited guests to slow down and truly engage with the craftsmanship and design intention behind each piece.

Sonata was a documentary series I founded and directed, created to spotlight the lives and processes of contemporary artists. This episode featured American artist Michael Zelehoski, filmed in his home studio in Beacon, New York. The piece captured the tactile beauty of his work, emphasizing its physical presence and material complexity. Told in his own words, the narrative offered an intimate glimpse into his creative process and personal story. As Artistic Director, I shaped the tone and visual language of the series, built a small team, and independently pitched the concept. Having Zelehoski say yes to the project was a defining moment—one that affirmed the power of leading with vision and intuition.

I had the opportunity to serve as a creative consultant and assistant producer for Tony Award-winning poet Lemon Andersen’s return to the stage with Aliens—a powerful production centered on the Latino experience in America and the lack of recognition for Latino contributions to the country's cultural fabric. My creative reference point throughout was A Huey P. Newton Story, the solo performance film directed by Spike Lee and performed by Roger Guenveur Smith at The Joseph Papp Public Theater. This project was especially meaningful to me, as it allowed me to bring cameras into my old neighborhood—a community of Latino immigrants—and amplify stories that are often overlooked.