Artist Name:  JD Ochoa

JD is a South Central-born graffiti and contemporary artist whose work reflects the rhythm, resilience, and raw truth of his Low Bottoms neighborhood. As Life Is Studio Gallery’s first Artist-in-Residence, he brings a bold visual language rooted in street art and shaped by lived experience.

His practice centers identity, place, and creative power—using murals, workshops, and storytelling to shift narratives and elevate voices often left out of the art world. JD’s mission is clear: to show his community that self-expression is a right, and their stories deserve to be seen.