Artists We’ve Worked With
We have had the pleasure of exhibiting many artists thoughout our history including (in no particular order):
Christine Benjamin, Lara Sophia, Ivan Gonzalez, James Persinger, Mike Borja, Roderick Santos, Jaclyn Alderete, David Cicerone, Dane Westen, Aaron Mazikowski, Kayleigh Ocampo, Codie Sawyer, Athena Lorente, Deb Barba, Abbey Shane, DOC, Carolann Espino, Nichole Camarillo, Alfred Preciado, Basic Lee, Murphy Adams, Tyson Johnston, Ozzie Baron, Epic, Cong Nguyen, Felicity Hand, Jeffrey Sunseri, Dee Jae Paeste, Mike Kjolhaug a.k.a 3.5 ink, Angelique Guardado, Avy Jetter, Brian Haney, Chris Chance, Colin Maisonpierre, DIVE , Gladys White, James Atencio, Jean Davis, Jennifer Carter, Linda Lawson, Marianne Bicket, Mark Bello, Phil Hooker, Selena Castro, Steve Cooley, Tom Calisti, Urbano Espinosa, Kathryn Stewart, Bryan Tang and many more!
We have collaborated with many performing artists as well including:
The Blank Manuscript, Vida Killz, Pacoe the Illiterate, Fasten, Hybrid Crew, Ben Henderson, Haptic Synapsis, Relapse, Realization, Adriana Garcia aka La Poeta, Tribal Moon Belly Dancing, Olivia Johnson, Can’t Find a Villan, A Juniper Jupiter, Lifted Crew, the Kush, Aivar, Cutso, Sharkstyliens, Sol Belly Dance and many others!
In addition we have collaborated with many local djs including:
J-Square and the Brain, DJ Rayz, DJ Bittersweet, DJ Shea, Che the Third Eye, DJ Knowledge, DJ EZ, DJ That Girl, Addicts Attraction, Audio Dru, DJ Chlorophyll and many others!
Here are a few things that exhibiting artists have said about HOC
Heart of Chaos inspires me to continue to create and share my works with the world. - Brian Haney
HOC has done so much for me! It’s given me an opportunity to meet and work with other artists and participate in events with them. I’ve been able to show my work to lots of people and make lots of new friends (and art groupies)! I’ve been able to stretch my imagination and do things I hadn’t thought of before. The group is fun because they’re open to making any creative idea happen!
- Lacey Bryant
Heart of Chaos provided me with an open environment to develop the tertiary skills I needed to become a successful artist. I had been producing artwork for years and years but never felt a connection to any kind of community surrounding it. Then I went to a HOC live painting exhibit, and they asked me if I was going to participate. I was taken aback because most of the other art organizations I’d seen to date were exclusive in the true sense of the word. HOC is the opposite; they’re very much inclusive. The barrier to enter the Heart of Chaos community is low enough to be accessible to everyone, no matter what your educational background is, what zip code you live in, or what your aesthetic values are. Now I definitely do feel a connection to an artist community. I have new friends that I met through the organization that may not have met otherwise. That’s a real value for me, and I very much appreciate their ongoing efforts to provide these opportunities to people like me.
-Steve Cooley
Heart of Chaos is a gem for every artist and community!!!
I’ve had the chance to curate art shows and teach fine art at the Santa Clara Juvenile Hall. Being able to exhibit, engage and network with other artists around the bay area has motivated me to keep making art. It’s great to know that there is an organization in the bay area that is dedicated to their artists and involvement with their community. The opportunities with HOC are endless and I encourage anyone to be involved with them.
- Anabella Pinon
In 2001 I began to paint for the first time. I am not professionally trained. It came from inspiration within myself to be creative. I was rejected three times at the first gallery I submitted my work to. I was living in a predominately hispanic community in the central valley of California. Everytime I was rejected it made me a better and stronger artist. Eventually I was accepted and was the first hispanic artist to ever have work in this particular gallery. It is hard to believe but very true and unfortunately the situation for many aspiring talented artists. I have found in my art career that it is very difficult for up and coming artists to be accepted especially if the work does not fit into the mainstream art category. When I had my own exhibit for the first time, I had the best turnout that anyone had at this particular gallery in Merced CA.. This inspired me and made them see me in a different light. Since then I have never stopped. I would like to say thank you for giving alternative great artists the opportunity to display their work. I would be happy to help your organization in anyway. Thank you for giving artists a place to show their work.
- Carolann Espino
Heart of Chaos is a beacon of purity, grace and passion in a city dominated by imposters! The inexorable monolith of the California artistic community!
- David Cicerone
Heart of Chaos has been nothing but AWESOME! They have opened a bunch of opportunities for me along with other local artists in the bay area.
- Michael Borja
Heart of Chaos has give me the opportunity to get to know great people and new places to showcase my work.
- Athena Lorente
Heart of Chaos has been a wonderful support system for me as an artist. I appreciate a group of people willing to put effort into supporting local and emerging artists. I have enjoyed working with Heart of Chaos and giving back to communities even if I don’t live in them but just near them. Heart of Chaos has given myself and my art buddy great art exposure. Thanks Heart of Chaos!
-Lara Sophia
HOC has been a great benefit and helpful group of people. The best benefit of being part of HOC is the shows they provid the artist. Before I was looking to show my art in local coffee shops etc. but was never able to find a place that suited me. However HOC was able to provide that for me. Within a couple of months HOC “Jen” was able to find me an opening to show my art. Also, the people in HOC seem to be a great group knowledgeable artists and support. They gave me advice on how to sell my work as well as how to self promote it. Furthermore the support they show their artists is a great importance in my opinion. I know I havent been apart of the group that long, but so far they have been a great deal of help.
- Aaron Mazikowski
If Heart of Chaos has made an impact on your life let us know! Send your testimonial to us!
