About the Artists

Nicólas González-Medina is an Oakland-based artist and activist whose political art practice reflects his experience of growing up undocumented. His energy and passion to make art accessible is reflected in the large scale prints that have been wheat pasted around the country. González-Medina believes his art belongs in the streets, amplifying the often unheard voices of people like him: queer, undocumented immigrants. He has printed over 1,500 Defend DACA prints. ⁠
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Kal Spelletich has been a pivotal figure in the Bay Area machine art and robotics community throughout his 30 year career. He frequently collaborates with scientists, engineers, musicians and audiences to realize projects. His machines address the poetic nature of technology, scientific discovery and metaphorically illustrate how, just as movement, light and sound waves can be sent into the world, so also can ideas and emotions radiate out, with the potential for activating positive change. Spelletich builds interactive sculptures from the same elements of technology, hardware and software, used in everyday consumer, industrial, and military devices. However, he subverts the original intended use and breaks the barrier of exclusive access. ⁠