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Press Statement

Distinction Gallery is thrilled to announce the opening reception of "Metal Earth", a solo show by San Diego based oil painter and long term ArtHatch studio artist, Hoss Cruz.

Cruz is a self taught creator expressing elements of science fiction and dream inspired landscapes. Music brings creative journeys that bring out these worlds of madness. Aside from oil painting, he is also a music creator. Writing music ties his oil subjects to a unique experience. Currently, he is creating videos on YouTube (Metal Earth Studio). Hoss Cruz also has a long term career as a tattooer, his tattoo art contains a lot of oil painting techniques rendered in color and black and white.

Cruz will display a variety of paintings including portraits, full figure skulls, and fantasy style works with a dark flare. The opening reception with the artist, open studios, live music, and drinks available from Last Spot will be held on Saturday April 9, from 6-10pm.

The exhibition will run from April 9 - March 7.

Artist Bios

Hoss Cruz