Jesse Fregozo is a native Angeleno who primarily works as a painter. He vocalizes the struggles of marginalized communities through the representation of identity and culture as a primary focus. Fregozo uses locations around his community as symbols of identity and a cultural lifestyle that has been carried down generation after generation. Fregozo straddles the line between design and pop culture in the development of his work. His intense works on canvas, paper, photography, and design are mediums for the development of his artwork. He has been part of “My Life”, art exhibition at Kobe University, Japan. “Kidooo out of order”- Virtual art exhibition at Maryland Art Place (MAP) Baltimore Maryland. Fregozo was part of Praxis Studios and BigCity Forum collaborating with artist in residence, Ana Llorente. He also painted a mural at the annual “5k Run/Walk” community event at Homeboy Industries. Fregozo was also part of “Emerging Dimensions”, mural exhibition at California State University, Dominguez Hills Gallery, and part of “Immi’Art 2022” art exhibition organized by CHIRLA at the Consulate General of Mexico, Los Angeles. Currently, Fregozo completed a mural at the U.S Bank Tower, located in downtown Los Angeles, event curated by artist “ManOne”. He also has an upcoming exhibition titled “My Neighborhood mi Barrio” at the Southgate Museum and Art Gallery. His painting studio is located at “The Hive Gallery & Studios” in Downtown Los Angeles. He also lives and works as a teaching artist at the Homeboy Art Academy based in Boyle Heights, CA where he is currently an Artist in Residence.