Originally from Ecuador lives in Toronto and NYC, He received a BFA from The School of Visual Arts in 1988. JosÈ has worked on commisions for clients such as Absolut Vodka, MTV, Apple Computers, Sony Music and Amnesty International. He has been the subject of a number of articles and received awards from several organizations including the Society of Illustrators, Communication Arts and Graphis. Recently he has completed a series of mosaic murals for two NYC subway stations and a stained glass window for the Buckingham Hotel also in NY. In Toronto he founded Open City a non-profit community arts group dedicated to presenting art exhibits, dance, music, and events for children.