Society of 23
But we were together, and out of this fraternity something binding might come, to give us some sort of a foothold in America. —Filipino-American writer Carlos Bulosan in America is in the Heart
I'm a brother of a secret society. The Society of 23 is a multi-media art project (including performance, installation, sculpture, and photography) that began in 2008. The brotherhood is a reflection of an American identity, evidenced through history, culture, and current events. It is a vast project with many components that operates with a non-linear narrative. And I play the role of each brother.
composite, 2008. Mixed media. 38" x 46" x 3/4".
Society of 23's Locker Dressing Room, 2017. Mixed-media installation. 20' x 25'. Click here to go inside the installation.
Society of 23's Trophy Game Room, 2021. Mixed-media installation. Click here to go inside the installation.
Society of 23's Instagram account, ongoing. Follow the brotherhood at @societyof23.
The Anthem, 2017. Photograph on fleece. 60" x 80".
posters, 2010. Ink on paper. 25" x 60".
clown (Justin Gabriel), clown (Daniel Tyler), clown (Nicholas Jose), 2009. Digital photograph. Dimensions variable.