Jose Benavides, an artist, and engineer based in Chandler, AZ, has showcased his work in diverse exhibitions, spanning from the White House in Washington DC to Burning Man, an international art experience in the Nevada Desert, and numerous other venues. By seamlessly integrating both artistic and engineering perspectives, Jose’s sculptural art, which involves the upcycling of materials, addresses social justice issues in a highly relevant and impactful manner.
Joe Ray is a visual artist (painter, printmaker, sculptor) and illustrator living in Scottsdale, AZ. Joe’s work reflects a colorful bi-cultural perspective formed by the Arizona and Mexico regions. Joe’s work has been exhibited and published throughout the U.S. and Mexico. His work evokes color and passion, much of his subject matter includes cultural iconography such as corazones filled with love, passion, and emotion. In addition to being a visual artist, Joe is a presenter at regional and national conferences. Joe weaves storytelling into his topics, crafting word pictures to evoke a strong sense of place and emotion for the audience.
Both Jose and Joe are long-time artist members of Xico: Arte y Cultura, located in downtown Phoenix.
Visit the artists’ pages here: Joe Ray & Jose Benavides.