Antonio Valverde
Circus Disco opened in Los Angeles, California, in 1974 and soon became known as the longest-running LGBTQ+ Latinx nightclub. The nightclub was demolished in 2016. A self-initiated project to illustrate how beautiful yet fragile these spaces can be and how easily they can be taken away. To illustrate this, I created three installation pieces. Transparent colored plexiglass sheets were cut into interlocking shapes that reference the visual language of the original nightclub. The installations act to replicate the dynamic and interconnected atmosphere act of being within queer nightclubs such as Circus Disco.Some images may be cropped. Click on an image to see the full image without cropping.
Antonio Valverde
An over 290-pg spiral-bound book with a fluorescent pink plexiglass cover. This publication becomes a visual exploration of what it means to be a Club Kid of the 90s using digital and analog techniques. The idea of a 24-hour clock as page numbers is utilized to represent the day in life as a Club Kid. There is also a running footer with an ongoing playlist changing songs per page as a nod to music in the nightclubs.
Antonio Valverde
Concept brand identity for REACH LA. REACH LA is a non-profit organization based in Los Angeles, California, that celebrates the LGBTQ+ community through transformative community enrichment programs. A celebratory and dynamic system was created that represents the inclusive spaces that have emerged from the exclusion the LGBTQ+ community experiences. The creation of additional space along with a representation of internal growth.
Antonio Valverde
MFA Graphic Design
Antonio Valverde is a queer, Mexican-American graphic designer that bridges the worlds
of art and design through a blend of experimental design and bold visual language.
His work invites audiences to engage with the intersections of identity, heritage,
and representation, challenging conventions to inspire connection and meaningful dialogue.
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