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Velvet Notes: Conversando con Pedro Guzmán by Eugene Rodriguez presents a series of vibrant, pop-art inspired short films, sculpture, prints, and paintings that reflect on themes of artistic creativity and agency through a deeply personal lens. Rodriguez’s alter egos presented in these films examine how images, familial bonds, and cultural heritage construct identity and determine who is seen, heard, and remembered. The exhibition debuts his latest film, The Great Masquerade (2026), which discusses art, artifice, commerce, and politics in the creative industries.
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Eugene Rodriguez
Eugene Rodríguez is a San Francisco-based visual artist whose work includes painting, printmaking, ceramics, filmmaking and publishing. Aesthetically, his artwork incorporates theater, neorealism, and surrealism and then utilizes multiple painting and storytelling approaches to create a kaleidoscopic hybrid.
Euguene Rodriguez, Las Conchas, 2022, silk screen print. Courtesy of the Artist.
This exhibition/program is part of the 2026 Hyper SoCal initiative which brings awareness to nonprofit and municipal art venues supporting working artists in Southern California.
Eugene Rodriguez, Los Punks Barrocos (detail), 2025, Oil and wax on linen on panel. Courtesy of the Artist.
"Las Conchas" Enamel Pin Set
Adorn your bags, jackets, lanyards, and items with this limited edition set of enamel pins inspired by the artwork of Eugene Rodriguez!
Concha Acrylic Keychain
Attach these vibrant, lightweight acrylic keychains to your bags, keyrings, or clothing, with an unforgettable design inspired by the artwork of Eugene Rodriguez. Collect both colors!
Art Book: Eugene Rodriguez
Take the exhibition home! Eugene Rodriguez (2026) is a beautiful, illustrated art book documenting the artist's MOAH exhibition, Velvet Notes: Conversando con Pedro Guzman, with essays and images of works that explore cultural memory, creative production, and intergenerational dialogue.