Junior Gomez

Five years of applying to ArtPop, and somehow I never felt like I wasn’t part of the family. Long before I had my own billboard, ArtPop gave me opportunities that helped build my confidence and get my career off the ground. Now, standing in Times Square looking up at my own artwork, it felt like everything had come full circle. Sometimes a “no” isn’t really a no — it’s just “not yet.”

I traveled to Peru in search of inspiration and returned with much more than I expected. From the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu to the turquoise waters of Humantay Lake, this journey challenged me, inspired me, and changed the way I see the world.

I Wish I Knew This Before Becoming A Full-Time Artist