Jorge Camacho, aka J.DUH, is a San Jose artist who has been visiting Empire Seven Studios since he was a teenager. Back then, we didn’t really know each other, but years later, we talked about those early visits and even found photos capturing the memory of a young artist having a memorable experience at our original venue.
In recent years, especially during the pandemic, we had the chance to collaborate with Jorge on a project for Yahoo, the tech icon of Silicon Valley. Some may still remember the television commercials with the famous yodel slogan. Jorge has a natural ability to connect with people and leave a lasting impression. It’s no surprise that we recently partnered for the 6th Annual San Jose Day, curating an art exhibition with 100 artists.
Over time, we’ve been honored to hear Jorge express how much he learns from the Empire Seven Studios team. Given his extensive experience in the arts community, we’re always flattered and excited to share knowledge and guidance with younger generations finding their path in the arts.
Jorge is a full-time artist who excels in various areas, including hand lettering, graphic design, branding, and curation. Many artists struggle to balance being creatively flexible for clients with pursuing their own artistic journey. Jorge, however, has managed to blend both, creating work for clients while staying true to his storytelling through art.
Inviting Jorge to have a solo exhibition was refreshing. His enthusiasm reminded us why we support both emerging and established talent. Making someone’s dream come true is both enlightening and surreal.
Jorge recently completed his course at The Academy at Goodby, Silverstein & Partners in San Francisco, CA. Fresh out of ad school, he naturally thought about ads when planning his show. He wanted to apply everything he learned from The Academy.
Matchbooks were traditionally used as promotional items for businesses. Jorge decided to create matchbook artwork featuring ads for both fictional and real businesses. His collection will be interactive and nostalgic for anyone who has ever struck a match. These super-sized pieces are sure to spark conversation when friends and family visit, enjoying the playful and interactive artworks on the walls.
We look forward to you joining us this Saturday, August 10th, from 6:00-9:00 pm. The exhibit will be on view through August 31, 2024.
If you’re interested in purchasing artworks before we open the doors, please send us an email at info@empiresevenstudios.com.
