GABRIELA RUIZ

Born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, Gabriela Ruiz (b. 1991) has presented her work in art institutions, nightlife venues, and through public interventions.

Her performance Cruz Azul was presented at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles in 2018, where she also collaborated with artist Rafa Esparza on his exhibition de la Calle. Named after her moniker “Leather Papi,” Ruiz’s fashion line was founded in 2014 and includes gender-neutral designs inspired by BDSM culture and mixes kink, queer, and Mexican iconographies.