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Miniature artist based in Tucson, AZ
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This Saturday and Sunday is your last chance to see our art show at @freeassociatesllc 343 N Hoff Ave—Bring Them Flowers Now (Silicon Borders) is a multi-media art exhibition dedicated to memorializing our history from Tucson’s authentic future.

From the creators of Cyberfuck (Jazzy Benson @JazzyBoho, Aaron Cargile @Arizonaincinerated), Feng-Feng Yeh (Chinese Chorizo Project @chinesechorizoproject), Jorge Ruiz (Signs of Community: Signage of the Old Pueblo in Miniature @jrminiatures), Nimshi B Jenko (@itztlipopoca), Audrey Waner (@audrey.waner), Ricky Tutaan (@rickytruly2) and more.

Located at Free Associates, free and open to the public thanks to the Night Bloom Grants For Artists program by @mocatucson and @warholfoundation, and community support from @no_desert_data_center by @jrminiatures

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9 days ago

ʙʀɪɴɢ ᴛʜᴇᴍ ꜰʟᴏᴡᴇʀꜱ ɴᴏᴡ: ᴀ ʟᴏᴄᴀʟ ʜɪꜱᴛᴏʀʏ ᴏꜰ ᴛʜᴇ ᴀᴜᴛʜᴇɴᴛɪᴄ ꜰᴜᴛᴜʀᴇ (ꜱɪʟɪᴄᴏɴ ʙᴏʀᴅᴇʀꜱ) is open now Sept 18th to Oct 12th, 2026 at @FreeAssociatesLLC 343 N Hoff Ave — Gallery hours Sat-Sun 1pm to 5pm, and Mon-Fri by appointment.

Thank you @hollagraham for photographing our opening night!

The idea for this “museum from the future” began last year after visiting Checkpoint Charlie and the former Berlin Wall. I became interested in the political economy of how cultural tourism and evaluations of authenticity can freeze history into a static system—one where nothing new happens and the future feels inevitable. I began wondering: if we could visit a museum from the future, could it change the way we understand our relationship to the present?

The conversations inspired by this idea led me and my dear friends Aaron Cargile and Feng-Feng Yeh to create this memorial to Tucson’s so-called inevitable future—a way to transmute our collective emotions around the ongoing systemic failures to protect the land and our communities, while asking: what can we learn from our ancestral bonds?

Honored to have had the privilege of collaborating with this amazing team~  Artist Team:
Historical research and writing by Aaron Cargile @Arizonaincinerated
Ancestral Flame installation by Feng-Feng Yeh @chinesechorizoproject
Museum design by Audrey Waner @audrey.waner
Miniature data center by Jorge Ruiz @jrminiatures
Poetry and flower title by Nimshi B Jenko @itztlipopoca
Dance Choreography by Terry Lim
Soundscape by Ricky Tutaan @rickytruly2
Curated and Directed by Jazzy Benson @JazzyBoho

Special Thanks
Free Associates
Graham Downing @grahamdrowning
No Desert Data Center Coalition @no_desert_data_center
Reed Spurling
Graham Donohoe
Kathleen Dreier @kathleendreierphoto
Bella Laos @velvet.and.shadow
Heather Moroso (Moroso Medical Center) @morosomedicalcenter
 This exhibition is made possible with arts funding by Tucson Museum of Contemporary Art @mocatucson and the Andy Warhol Foundation @warholfoundation. by @jrminiatures

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23 days ago

In need of funding for your next art project? Apply for our now-available 2027 stART Grant, as miniature artist, Jorge Ruiz (@jrminiatures) did in 2025. ⁠
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With funding from the stART Grant, Jorge Ruiz was able to create 5-6 miniatures of iconic buildings and/or facades from South Tucson and surrounding areas. ⁠
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"I wish to represent the spirit of Hispanic people in South Tucson, especially Mexican (since I am Mexican myself). Miniatures will be displayed in a local museum or gallery." Shared the artist.⁠
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Join us in congratulating JR Miniatures! Click the link in bio to apply to the 2027 stART Grant.⁠
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Images courtesy of the Grantee. by @jrminiatures

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a month ago

Opening Friday 7PM September 18th, 2026, at @freeassociatesllc 343 N Hoff Ave—Bring Them Flowers Now (Silicon Borders) is a multi-media art exhibition dedicated to memorializing our history from Tucson’s authentic future.

From the creators of Cyberfuck (Jazzy Benson @JazzyBoho, Aaron Cargile @Arizonaincinerated), Feng-Feng Yeh (Chinese Chorizo Project @chinesechorizoproject), Jorge Ruiz (Signs of Community: Signage of the Old Pueblo in Miniature @jrminiatures), Nimshi B Jenko (@itztlipopoca), Audrey Waner (@audrey.waner), Ricky Tutaan (@rickytruly2) and more.

The show will be open from September 18, 2026 to October 12th, 2026 (gallery hours Sat-Sun 1pm to 5pm, and Mon-Fri by appointment) at Free Associates, free and open to the public thanks to the Night Bloom Grants For Artists program by @mocatucson and @warholfoundation, and community support from @no_desert_data_center by @jrminiatures

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Opening Friday 7PM September 18th, 2026, at @freeassociatesllc 343 N Hoff Ave—Bring Them Flowers Now (Silicon Borders) is a multi-media art exhibition dedicated to memorializing our history from Tucson’s authentic future.

From the creators of Cyberfuck (Jazzy Benson @JazzyBoho, Aaron Cargile @Arizonaincinerated), Feng-Feng Yeh (Chinese Chorizo Project @chinesechorizoproject), Jorge Ruiz (Signs of Community: Signage of the Old Pueblo in Miniature @jrminiatures), Nimshi B Jenko (@itztlipopoca) Audrey Waner (@audrey.waner) and more.

The show will be open from September 18, 2026 to October 12th, 2026 (gallery hours TBA) at Free Associates, free and open to the public thanks to the Night Bloom Grants For Artists program by @mocatucson and @warholfoundation, and community support from @no_desert_data_center by @jrminiatures

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a month ago

#WIP of a super secret trash project I’m working on for a future show with fellow garbage enthusiasts.
#miniature #trash by @jrminiatures

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3 months ago

I was very lucky to be commissioned this miniature of a certified Tucson classic, Sanchez Burrito Company. Although it’s long gone, the memory is very much alive.

This commission was extra challenging since I had to make FOUR copies, FOUR identical miniatures, which would then be shipped across the country.

Special thanks for @tomtarica for this opportunity

#tucson #tucsonaz🌵 #arizona #miniature #miniatureart by @jrminiatures

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5 months ago

Join us at Phoenix Art Museum for the Lemon Art Research Library’s first-ever Small Symposium—a two-day deep dive into the intricate, expansive world of miniatures. From craft and design history to true crime and pop culture, artists, scholars, and makers come together to explore how tiny objects hold massive cultural impact.

Saturday, May 2, 2026
🎟️ Tickets include general admission.

🔍 Miniature Model Making 101 with Jorge Ruiz @jrminiatures (10 am)
A live lecture demo blending Ruiz’s personal journey with practical “pro tips” to help you start building your own miniature worlds.

🏛️ Narcissa Niblack Thorne: Modern Miniaturist of the Thorne Rooms (11 am)
Dr. Christopher “Kit” Maxwell examines Thorne’s impact on interwar design—revealing how her intricate interiors reflect evolving ideas around taste, gender, and the cultural use of history.

💬 Thorne Rooms + Miniatures Panel (1 pm)
A lively, cross-disciplinary discussion on the legacy of the Thorne Rooms and the evolving role of miniatures across art, design, and contemporary culture.

Sunday, May 3, 2026
🎟️ Tickets include general admission.

🛠️ WORKSHOP: DIY Weathering Effects with Jorge Ruiz (10 am–12 pm) [SOLD OUT]
A hands-on session exploring techniques to create realistic, “lived-in” surfaces—complete with materials and a miniature you’ll take home.

🛠️ Workshop ticket sold separately.

🔎 The Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death (1 pm)
Author Corinne Botz @corinnebotz unpacks the hauntingly detailed crime scene dioramas by Frances Glessner Lee, and how these miniature worlds revolutionized forensic science and continue to captivate today.

🎨 David Gonzalez and the Homies (2 pm)
Discover how David Gonzalez @homies.artist transformed lived experience into an iconic visual universe that helped define Chicano art and pop culture.

Learn more at the link in bio. 👆

Small Symposium is made possible by Cathie Lemon. taken in Phoenix Art Museum by @jrminiatures

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6 months ago

I’ll be hosting a workshop at the Phoenix Art Museum @phxart this Sunday, May 3rd. Part of the Small Symposium, the workshop will have a hands-on approach to weathering, in which you’ll be able to weather your own mini newspaper dispenser. More info at https://phxart.org/special-events-series/small-symposium/

Dispenser weathered by @olgabeatrizso

#phx #phxartmuseum #tucson #arizona by @jrminiatures

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6 months ago

Scroll right for a surprise.
Ahora si que basuritas #miniature #miniaturewip #minitrash by @jrminiatures

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6 months ago

SMALL SYMPOSIUM - PHOENIX ART MUSEUM
Hello everyone! I’d like to announce that the Phoenix Art Museum will be hosting the Small Symposium. I will be having a talk at the @phxart this following Saturday, May 2nd, 10 AM, and a workshop the following Sunday, May 3rd at 12 PM.
GA tickets are $25 and it includes symposium, workshop and materials. Come over and create your weathered miniature with us!

Hola a todos, me complace anunciar que el Phoenix Art Museum tendrá su Small Symposium en el cual participaré con una plática el sábado 2 de mayo a las 10 AM, y un taller el domingo 3 de mayo a las 12 PM. Los boletos de admisión general cuestan $25 e incluyen el simposio, taller y materiales. Ven y acompáñanos para crear una miniatura desgastada.

#phxartmuseum #art #artist #miniature #symposium smallsymposium arizona phoenix phx tucson miniatureart by @jrminiatures

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6 months ago

Last Chance to Experience Jorge Ruiz’s Miniatures!

For just one more week, step into the world of “Signs of Community” and explore the meticulously crafted miniatures of Tucson and Nogales landmarks. From the iconic facades of The Loft Cinema, Rocco’s Little Chicago, to Golden Pin Lanes, Jorge captures the beauty, history, and character of our beloved community—one tiny detail at a time.

Don’t miss your chance to see this first-ever museum exhibition before it’s gone!

#miniature #signs #tucsonarizona #finalweek taken in The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures by @jrminiatures

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9 months ago