Corpo in Tempesta — Josue Baltezar

My love of art began way before I started school.

Whether hand-drawing, painting, or (lately) using my iPad, I love creating visuals from an array of inspirations.

I discovered printmaking in 2010, and fell in love with the creativity of the process. Whether it's woodcut, etching, or silkscreen, printmaking is an immersive art.

Corpo in Tempesta was a student project, where the goal was to create a series that reflected ourself in some way. As an artist and designer that immerses himself in each project, this process became an intimate one.

Although calm on the surface, I’m a passionate individual. Growing up in San Diego, a lot of who I am comes from this great city near the water. My powerful personality and love for this city are portrayed with a heart, an eye, and lungs, all made from waves.

The series was inspired by a drawing titled "Restless Ocean Heart". I expanded the design to also include lungs and an eye, to further develop the emotional tone of the metaphor.

I screen-printed all three designs on clothing and acid-free, buffered paper

Not every print came out perfectly registered, but in the end I really liked the result of the misprints.

My love of art began way before I started school.

I screen-printed all three designs on clothing and acid-free, buffered paper

This series also reminds me of a quote by Atmosphere that says, “Roam if you must, but come home when you’ve seen enough.”

I’ve been extremely fortunate to see so many places, and just as fortunate to call San Diego home.