José Octavio García Lara

Multidisciplinary visual artist and founder of the art project "Infinito Imaginario" with over a decade of expertise in body painting, Fx prosthetics, and murals. Passionate about blending traditional techniques with immersive performances, collaborated on international festivals in Canada and Mexico, as well as various audiovisual projects including video art and scenography. Currently venturing into Berlin's dynamic art scene, dedicated to transforming bodies and spaces through art.

• Body Painter, La ilusión de la niebla (video art), Studios Edición Limitada, 01/01/24
• Muralist, Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival, Fort Langley, British Columbia, 01/01/23
• Muralist, Festival Catrina Veracruz, Centro Cultural Cardumen A.C., Veracruz, Veracruz, 01/01/20
• Body Painter, Xólotl Day of the Dead Festival, Ixmiquilpan, Hidalgo, 10/01/19
• Official Makeup Artist, 4th Mega Procession of Catrinas, Mexico City, Mexico City, 01/01/17
• Body Painter, Ojos de Alebrije (video art), Studios Edición Limitada, 01/01/17
• Set Designer, ¡Bravo Fisgón!, Tinglado Teatro, Veracruz, Veracruz, 01/01/16
• Painting Instructor, Workshops at Patio Muñoz, Xalapa, Veracruz, 01/01/11
• Storyteller, 22nd National Children’s and Youth Book Fair, Xalapa, Veracruz, 07/01/11

• 14th Regional Exhibition of Theater, Performing and Literary Arts, Veracruz, Veracruz, 11/01/15
• Exhibition “8 de marzo en imágenes: Por un día de las mujeres con conciencia de género”, Fundación Identidad Veracruzana A.C., Xalapa, Veracruz, 03/01/15

• Body Painting Showcase, Vancouver, British Columbia, 09/01/19
• Body Painting Showcase, Teziutlán, Puebla, 06/01/18
• Body Painting, 1st Anniversary of Sendero del Duende, Acaxochitlán, Hidalgo, 11/01/17
• Body Painting Showcase, Puente Nacional, Veracruz, 06/01/17
• Art Walk, Loreto, Baja California Sur, 02/01/17
• Living Mural, Festival Catrina, Xalapa, Veracruz, 01/01/16
• Group Exhibition, Colectivo Forum, Xalapa, Veracruz, 01/01/15
• Exhibition “Reflejo de Luna”, Xalapa, Veracruz, 01/01/15
• Exhibition “Universos Paralelos”, Xalapa, Veracruz, 04/01/14
• Performance “Anomalia”, Xalapa, Veracruz, 10/01/13
• Performance & Installation “Hilos”, Xalapa, Veracruz, 11/01/11
• Installation “Cuarto Friki”, Xalapa, Veracruz, 11/01/11

• Date of Birth: 08/07/92
• Nationality: Mexican
• Place of Birth: Querétaro

• First Place, Body Paint Artists Meeting S22, 01/01/18
• First Prize, Multidisciplinary Performance Contest, Body Paint Fest Mexico, 01/01/16
• Jury Mention, José Guadalupe Posada Contest, Veracruz Institute of Culture, 01/01/12

• Vancouver FX, Vancouver, British Columbia, Silicon Prop FX Workshop, 07/01/23
• Vancouver FX, Vancouver, British Columbia, Art of Makeup FX: Level 1, 06/01/23
• Vancouver FX, Vancouver, British Columbia, Prosthetic FX Level 2 - Foam Latex, 06/01/23
• Universidad Veracruzana, Faculty of Visual Arts, Xalapa, Veracruz, Visual Arts Studies, 09/01/12
• Chamuca Tattoo Studio, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Advanced Tattoo Course, 01/01/18
• Piso Vacío, La Paz, Baja California Sur, Performance Workshop, 03/01/16
• 12th International Poster Biennial in Mexico, Querétaro, Querétaro, World Design Congress, 11/01/12
• Querétaro, Querétaro, Querétaro, Poster Workshop for a Sustainable World, 11/01/12
• Instituto de Artes Culinarias Xallapan, Xalapa, Veracruz, Diploma in International Gastronomy, 05/01/08
• Instituto Anglo Americano de Cómputo, Xalapa, Veracruz, Computer Operator Course, 01/01/05