Hi!

I’m currently Chief Creative Officer at the The Texas Tribune and have an extensive background in digital media and creative solutions. I’ve played a strong role in brand strategy and visual design across all areas of the organization (editorial, business and events).

I stay active with the local Austin community with the City of Austin’s Arts in Public Places program, Fusebox Festival, UNESCO: Austin City of Media Arts and most recently The Red Line Parkway Initiative. 

For additional links visit linktr.ee/jacobvillanueva or shoot me an email jacob@digitalpurity.com.

Artist Statement
Jacob Villanueva is an Austin based digital media professional and artist. He received his B.F.A. from The University of Texas in Transmedia. His creative projects involve video, photography and interactive installations. Villanueva allows the audience to participate with the artwork and sometimes the audience becomes part of it.

Exhibitions
2014 - The Below Project, site specific installation, Austin, TX
2013 - 5x7, Arthouse at the Jones Center, Austin, TX
2013 - Art Night Austin After Party, Austin TX
2012 - East Austin Studio Tour, Super! Alright! , Austin TX (Artist & Curator)
2012 - 5x7, Arthouse at the Jones Center, Austin, TX
2012 - Good Company, Super!Alright!, Austin, TX 
2012 - Bagabonds Art Migration, Empire Automotive Austin, TX
2011 - Arts of Palm hosted by The Waller Creek Conservancy 
2011 - East Austin Studio Tour, Super!Alright!, Austin, TX (Artist & Curator)
2011 - May - Fusebox Festival Live video installation with Mediums
2010 - East Austin Studio Tour, Super!Alright!, Austin, TX. (Artist & Curator)
2010 - Disposable Edits, Super! Alright!, Austin, TX. (Artist & Curator)
2009 - East Austin Studio Show, Super!Alright!, Austin, TX. (Artist & Curator)
2009 - 5x7, Arthouse at the Jones Center, Austin, Texas
2007 - 500E Group Show, 500E, Marfa, TX. Curated by Hank Waddell.
2007 - Open Doors Collective’s Expansion, Dallas Contemporary Museum, Dallas, TX
2006 - 5x7, Dunn and Brown, Dallas, TX
2006 - 5x7, Finesilver, Houston, Texas
2006 - 5x7, Arthouse at the Jones Center, Austin, TX
2006 - Fusebox, Mass Space at the Blue Theatre, Austin, TX
2006 - Open Doors Collective’s In Between, Dougherty Arts Center, Austin, TX
2006 - 5x7, Arthouse at the Jones Center, Austin, TX
2005 - Open Doors Collective’s Downtown, AMLI Downtown, Austin, TX
2005 - Open 24 Hours, Marfa, TX. Curated by Janean Mann
2005 - 5x7, Arthouse at the Jones Center, Austin, TX
2004 - East Austin Studio Tour, Iron Gate Studios, Austin, TX
2003 - AMODA Events Digital Showcase 20 - interactive video installation