NEW FROM THE BENCH

Name: Desviado | Monica Moreno
Address: 12750 Matteson Avenue, Apt. 1, Los Angeles, CA, 90066-4261, US
Telephone: (310) 866-6836

One-of-a-Kind & Small Batch Creations

Meaningful art jewelry by artist, Monica Moreno – thoughtfully made in Los Angeles, California.

Registration is OPEN for My Next Two Workshops – Acid Etching and Precious Metal Clay ✨

Etch a Memory in Metal to Make a Sentimental Keepsake

Join me on Saturday, April 25th in Culver City, California for a hands-on, in-person workshop. After registering, send me an email with 1-3 images you'd like to transfer to metal to create an ornament that can be hung, such as a pendant or tree decoration.

Register at www.Desviado.com/Event-List to make sure your seat is saved ❤️

On Sunday, May 3rd, we will be working with precious metal clay to create a meaningful design as a token, pendant, or small figurine. This workshop is only open to Culver City Rock and Mineral Club Members.

Please feel free to message me if you have questions about these workshops.
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…these things of ourselves and the spaces we inhabit that generate the impulse to look away, that prompt/incite/provoke us to...ugly is infused into everything we are and everything we do. Ugly can sometimes be imperfect. It must be appreciated as a breath of fresh air, necessary to the complexity of being human ⚪️
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#uglybeauty #imperfection #rawtruth #authenticity #embraceimperfection

✨ Discover the Old Art of Scrimshaw! ✨

Join me on Saturday, November 22nd for a hands-on workshop where we’ll dive into the timeless craft of scrimshaw. We will be learning to apply this intricate art on materials like stone, pearl, metal, and plastic.

Whether you’re a jewelry maker, lapidary artist, or simply curious to learn a beautiful, old-world skill, this class will open up a whole new way to express your creativity.

What is even better is that you wont need to spend lots of money to get started on your own. You probably already have the tools on hand to keep creating after you leave the workshop.

💎 You’ll learn techniques you can use to personalize your jewelry, elevate your craftsmanship, and add unique detail to your pieces.

🎨 No experience needed — just bring your curiosity and imagination!

💰 $70 per person
📅 Saturday, November 22
🕰️ Limited spots available — come create, carve, and connect!
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👂🏽✨ Experience the unexpected at LBSoundBrowse.

Join me as I present Consequences of Birth— an immersive sound experience that invites you to listen, feel, and wander.

I’ll be part of @soundpedro’s LBSoundBrowse, an event that celebrates experimental sound. Come explore, connect, and be moved by the sounds that multiple artists have prepared for you to experience and manipulate.

📅 Date: Saturday, November 15
📍 Location: 5100 E. The Toledo, Long Beach, CA, 90803
🕓 Time: 6-9 pm
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#SoundPedro #LBSoundBrowse #SoundArt #LongBeachArts #LongBeachBusinessAssociation #BelmontShore #MonicaMoreno #InstallationArt #SoundArtist #LosAngelesArtScene #ImprovPerformance #Dancers #ExperimentalSound #ArtInSound

⚪️ Snippet from my performance at Sun Space in Shadow Hills — October 11th, 2025.

This night presented a Butoh showcase, bringing together visuals and three dancers and three musicians, each paired at random for a completely raw, improvised exchange. Accompaniment in this video includes:
@legg__lake
@theo_rasmussen_
@divinebrickartist
@sooohoooo

I'm grateful to have shared this space and time with the group 🌙
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#butoh #performanceart #improvisation #liveart #movement #sound #sunspace #shadowhills #experimentalperformance #livemusic #contemporaryart

✨ Hammer, Stamp, Create! ✨
Join me for a hands-on Intro to Metalsmithing: Hand Stamping Metal for Jewelry Making 🔨💍. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn core techniques to bring your ideas to life in metal. By the end, you’ll head home with exciting, one-of-a-kind personalized pieces made by you.

Spaces are limited—secure your spot today and let’s make something beautiful together.

The workshops I have been leading lately are made possible by the Culver City Rock and Mineral Club (@culvercityrockclub).
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#Metalsmithing #JewelryMakingWorkshop #CulverCity #HandStampedJewelry #CreateWithYourHands #LosAngeles #WestsideClasses #jewelrymaking#beginningjewelrymaking

A glimpse into the creativity, connection, and joy from the recent workshops I've led, made possible by The Culver City Rock and Mineral Club (@culvercityrockclub). Each session is a chance to explore, make, and discover something new. Ready to join the next one? Visit www.Desviado.com
to enroll today ♥️
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I finished this piece some time ago, Crown of the Accused, from my ongoing Catholic Guilt series. It holds a lot of meaning for me, and it was also an opportunity to experiment with different fusing techniques using a wide array of materials. I’m glad to finally share a bit of it here.

If you’d like to see the piece in its entirety, along with the rest of the series, you can visit my website: www.desviado.com/catholicguilt
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#CatholicGuiltSeries #ContemporaryArt #Sculpture #MixedMediaArt #Desviado #ContemporaryJewelry #JewelryArt #MonicaMoreno

✨ Upcoming Workshop ✨
Join me on September 20th for a hands-on workshop where we’ll dive into the art of riveting. 🔩

Riveting is a timeless jewelry and metalsmithing technique used to create secure, movable, and decorative connections without soldering. In this session, you’ll learn step by step how to design and assemble your own unique piece using simple tools and accessible materials.

Whether you’re a beginner or looking to expand your skills, this workshop is all about process, play, and discovering new ways to connect materials.

📅 Date: September 20
📍 Location: Culver City Scout House
⏰ Time: 11 am - 3 pm
🎟 Materials provided – just bring your curiosity!

✨ Limited spots available. Reserve your spot today!
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#RivetingWorkshop #JewelryMaking #HandsOnArt #Metalsmithing #CreativeProcess #ArtWorkshop #jewelryworkshop #CulverCity #LosAngeles #MonicaMoreno #desviado

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NEW FROM THE BENCH

One-of-a-Kind & Small Batch Creations

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