Artists

WORLD-RENOWNED DRUMMER FOR AEROSMITH AND ROCK & ROLL FINE ARTIST JOHN DOUGLAS
Douglas’ art can be seen globally in public installations and sits in the Private Collections of the icons of rock and roll throughout the world. His life, journey, and story are one that is fascinating among rock stars and collectors alike. A drummer and artist for his entire life, Douglas merged his passions for drumming and art, ultimately becoming the premier drum customizer for international superstars, including the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bon Jovi, Mana, Van Halen, ZZ Top, Pantera, Iron Maiden, and Aerosmith. John (or JD as he’s known in the rock world) has been chosen to be the installation Artist at Allegiant Stadium to paint the Beatles as they played Las Vegas in 1964, as well as portraits of Raiders players Charles Woodson #24 and Cliff Branch #21 to commemorate their upcoming induction into the NFL Hall of Fame in December. Along the way, he has created one-of-a-kind masterpieces of rock and roll icons, including Joe Perry (Aerosmith), Stevie Nicks, Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters), Bono (U2), and The Rolling Stones. These original works of art (several signed by both Douglas and the Rockstar subject) are… in a word… extraordinary.

Hanniel (pronounced HoneyEL) was born in Haifa and raised in New York City. He is a Rabbi, artist, designer, acrobat, surfer, and yoga teacher. Hanniel received a BA in religion and art from New York University, a Master of Science in Environmental Policy from Bard College, and a Rabbinical Ordination from The Academy for Jewish Religion. As a multimedia artist, Hanniel draws inspiration from mystical texts, the world’s wisdom traditions, and the natural environment. His practice is an integral, holistic approach to spirituality. Sacred art is both physical therapy and a playful experience as Hanniel turns to the canvas to explore meaning and integrate teachings. He has a vast love of all colors, as evidenced in his work – sometimes they are compatible, and sometimes the colors clash… always coexisting. For Hanniel, holding space is the practice of a spiritual leader, and this creates an environment where everyone may feel supported and part of the conversation. This harmony keeps the dialogue (and paint!) flowing, allowing everyone to feel welcome. He says, “The world is my Sanctuary, and the core practices that bring meaning into my life are meditation, yoga, chanting, surfing, sacred art, study, and service. These practices are accessible to all walks of life, faith, and belief. Through a renewed ritual architecture, I seek to celebrate life with an expansive understanding of Judaism and the world’s wisdom traditions.”

Jumper Maybach’s painting explores political concepts through the frenetic and organic forms that inhabit his canvases and interrogates social commentary with subversive deftness. At times, the messaging is subdued, a subtle slow burn, while often it is hiding in plain sight, offering a juxtaposition between abstraction and literal that speaks to the duality inherent in his personas.

Born Ben Workman in 1963, the artist who would come to be known as Jumper Maybach formed ideas of self-worth and, like us all, self-hatred through the adversity and trauma of a socially fraught 1960s Corpus Christi childhood. These cornerstones of identity are acutely perceptible through the mixing of raw emotion and the perceived disorganization of color, line, and form that coalesce into a world of explosive instinct. His paintings beg the viewer to step into his world of intuition through his playfulness and, at times, a childlike wonder to walk with him to the better world he creates on his canvases.

Pepe Serna is an internationally renowned, award-winning actor, artist, and teacher. His first break in movies came in 1970 with the Roger Corman-directed film Student Nurses. Over the years, Serna has appeared in over 100 films, most notably Scarface, directed by Brian De Palma, where he
played Montana’s friend Angel Fernandez (whose character was involved in the notorious “chainsaw scene”). Other notable films include American Me, The Jerk, The Day of the Locust, and Car Wash. He has also appeared on stage, including his solo show El Ruco, Chuco, Cholo, Pachuco, which is Serna’s version of the panorama of Latino cultural history. Serna has been honored by the Screen Actors Guild Heritage Achievement Award, the League of United Latin American Citizens, and the Estrella Award for Arts & Culture from the Orange Country Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Throughout his impressive acting career, he has produced lush art inspired and influenced by his family, his Mexican-American heritage, and worldwide travels. Serna has developed a distinct style all his own, and his work is populated with vivid characters drawn from real-life experience, rich Latino lore, and his own boundless imagination.