Jasser Membreno
Jasser Membreno is an artist and designer merging autonomic creative processes with monsters, surrealism, and elements of Latin American and European mythology. After attaining a B.A. in Film and Video Animation from CalArts, Membreno developed projects for Disney and entertainment industry companies which evolved into his establishment of Casa Monstrous, a multimedia art and storytelling series. His work has exhibited at La Luz de Jesus Gallery and LAMAG and he’s led programs for LA Commons and Arts for Healing and Justice Network. Membreno is a first-generation child of Central American immigrants and was born, raised and is currently based in South LA.
Kirk Pedersen
Kirk Pedersen is a Los Angeles based multidisciplinary artist. He received his M.A. from San Francisco State University and his M.F.A. in painting from Claremont Graduate University. He has exhibited extensively at galleries, art fairs and museums throughout the United States. Internationally, Pedersen’s paintings and photographs have been featured in Germany, Switzerland, The Netherlands, and China, including the Today Art Museum (Beijing) and the Duolun Museum of Modern Art (Shanghai). Since 1997, he has served as professor of painting and drawing at the Mt. San Antonio College. He is the owner and art direction of ZERO+ Publishing based in Claremont, California.
In May, he will be opening an exhibition space and book showroom in downtown Los Angeles at The REEF (LA Mart).
Art History Collective
The Art History Collective brings together a community of Art History students and other majors who are dedicated to mutual support, collaboration, and professional exploration. The Collective provides resources for discovering career paths, accessing internship opportunities, developing portfolios, and strengthening research and writing skills.-winning
Motion Festival - Juror
Courtland Lomax
An award-winning filmmaker and 2007 graduate of the CalArt’s Character Animation department, Court Lomax currently serves as a Character Artist at Disney. His expansive career spans roles as a storyboard artist, animator, and graphic designer, reflecting a versatile mastery of visual storytelling. Having navigated so many facets of the industry, he prides himself on being a versatile and adaptable creator. He finds his greatest fulfillment in exploring the many different ways to express himself through art, constantly evolving his craft to meet new narrative challenges.
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