these tags entered the gallery unalive
and left with a voice
numbers placed on wrists
meaning carried into the world
bringing my vision to others
and seeing the significance behind the three digits they choose
each number holding a story
each story becoming part of the movement
every background.
every path.
every walk of life.
all numbered
all deciding what their number means
grateful to everyone who showed up
who rocked with the message
who wore the work
mark my words
the world will wear a tag
reclaiming our numbers
following our own dreams!
Special thanks to the hosts!
@wambam4000@okcypress@dru.mp3@maradoismarado@amir.astra
featured in the art vending machine
on the corner of oak & fairview in burbank
my cattle tags for all🩷
assigned by the machine.
defined by the wearer.
small works.
local relics.
five dollar offering.
objects released into the street.
stop by cop a cattle tag & join the herd🤍
come find one before they disappear🫶🏼
feed the local machine :)
the herd moves quietly…
special thanks to:
@artcandymachine@stefanielgirard
LOVE, CATTLEMAN❤️
So original! @nickenigma creates the art tags from cattle number tags - the story behind them about identity and uniqueness is great! You have to pop by the @artcandymachine at the corner of oak and Fairview st Burbank ca and “tag yourself” 🤣🖼 art or embellish or both!? #artcandymachine #art art vending machine #miniart #tagart
the herd continues to grow…
cattle tags passed into new hands.
new stories.
new forms.
objects produce meaning through utilization:
worn.
carried.
transformed.
blessed to feel my angels tightening the thread forward
grateful to everyone who stopped, listened
& entered the world i am building
exhibition photography:
@_illjay_@pxreli
special thanks to the hosts:
@wambam4000@okcypress@dru.mp3@byjuliankenji
CATTLEMAN SIGNING OFF✌️
“shoot for the stars”
2026
vintage fire extinguishers, spray paint, wire, acrylic paint, cattle tags, handwritten note, mixed media
this piece is about the women who raised me.
“shoot for the stars” was something my Grandma said often. she instilled it in my Mom, and my Mom carried it forward to me.
the numbering marks their birth years.
they stand here together, connected and inseparable in how they shaped my life.
the extinguishers are painted pink, reflecting their femininity, their presence, and the strength they gave me. they shaped me, supported me, and made me stronger.
there is a nod to the body, to nourishment, to cattle.
the handwritten note from my grandmother remains part of the piece. it is her voice, still present, still guiding me years later.
i was taught to aim higher than where i stood.
to believe in something beyond myself.
everything i reach for started with them…
the pink cattle tags debuted and found their people
to witness others recognize the vision
and carry the work with them was beautiful
grateful to stand beside so many talented creatives
collaboration with @kenziesscloud
gave the tags new life and illuminated a new path
the system gave us numbers
we gave them meaning
the evolution continues
one tag at a time
CATTLEMAN OUT✌️
PS: special thanks to the hosts
@wambam4000@dru.mp3@okcypress
