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An Entrepreneurial Life Abroad

Originally from Mexico, Riikc is an entrepreneur, artist, and writer living in Brussels, Belgium. Follow his atypical, self-taught journey here.

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#steameducation works 👊 Last weekend, I had the chance to bring together my passion and background in art, with my skills in technology. Through a 48-hour Makers Marathon, students in the tech sector had a chance to use the @cityfab1 facilities to digitally design and build a prototype of an idea. It was such a thrill coaching these young people through their first experience with design. The art world is an incredible entryway into so many aspects of science and technology, which often gets overlooked in the standard educational system. When we teach through art, we can reach students who learn through doing. We need these creative thinkers to be part of the science and technology world, because they bring the innovative and diverse backgrounds that push the sector into crucial new directions. So for all those working in science and technology I would say this: reach out to artists, to makers, and to builders. I guarantee they have something unique to share about the learning experience. Bonus dog picture at the end of the gallery. 🐕 #iteachsteam #stemeducation #appliedarts #techart #artistamexicano #mexicanos
Life is great. #mexicandog #minovia #sundaymonday #petzval #85mm18 #leaves🍁 #bokeh_love
This Halloween, I took my love of anatomy up a notch with a full @3doodler sketched skeleton. 💀 This little guy features fully articulated joints, a massive head and a spooky vibe. Did I mention it also glows in the dark? 💀💀💀💀💀😱 #spookyscaryskeletons #teratology #3dpen #3dprinted #mexicanartist #halloweenartist #hydrocephalus #bighead #diademuertos2019
Got my fav sculpture back for the weekend. Memento Mori was the first sculpture I ever sold, and I'm really glad I got it back, albeit just for a brief couple of days. Let's get this patina done! 🔵 #bronzepatina #skullface #bronzesculptures #artistamexicano #mementomori #lostwaxcasting #bronzecasting #humaningeometry
Finally got the chance to test this #3dprinted wearable sculpture — made entirely using the @3doodler and FLEXY plastic filament. After a couple of adjustments, the dress hit the streets of central Brussels, worn by @jennygarrity_ #artaporter #wearableartgala #3dprintedart #3dprints #3dpen #3dpenart #euroart #overcastday #grandplacebrussels #3ddrawing #3dpencil #lapiz3d
Ain't no model like a girlfriend model cuz the girlfriend model don't stop. 📸 #heatwave🔥 #petzval #russianlens #montdesarts #modelgirlfriend #ladyluck #summeroflove #petzval85 #bruxellestagram
"Memento Vitae" My latest mission was to create a sculpture that would use new technologies to amplify ancient art techniques. Contrary to 3d pens, #lostwaxcasting casting is a process that's being forgotten in modern times. How could I mix these two arts? This piece is my first successful #3dpen sculpture to be cast in bronze. Boy, has this been an exciting process. Thank you @3doodler for your amazing art tool. Also, skulls. #3dprinted #petzval85 #skullart #mexicanartist #artistamexicano #3dpenart #mementomori #mementovitae #skullartist #diadelosmuertosart
It finally happened. After a couple of attempts, I finally cast a @3doodler sculpture in bronze! I'm extra proud of this first #bronzecasting of the year. All of the #3dpen details and traces are still there! 💀 #ringskull #3doodler #mixedmetaljewelry #mixedmediasculpture #bronzepatina #artbrussels #mexicanartist
Frijol - The black lion of Brussels. #bruxelles🇧🇪 #vitriol #parcroyale #springishere🌸