About

Gabriel Enamorado is a Guatemalan-American artist, designer, photographer, and arts advocate. He was raised in Southeast Los Angeles and the City of Downey, and currently resides in Long Beach, CA.

His artistic practice began in his youth, exploring graffiti art, photography, videography, graphic design, website design and event production. As a teen, he operated under the pseudonym GABEONE, photographing events, designing nightclub flyers, and creating personal and commercial mixed media works. After attending the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) in 2007, he pursued a full-time career as a graphic designer, photographer, and entrepreneur.

Gabriel is the founder and executive director of Stay Arts, a nonprofit organization dedicated to engaging, connecting, and empowering communities in the Southeast Los Angeles - Gateway Cities region through the arts, creative exploration, and cultural expression.

In 2012, he co-founded Stay Gallery, a community art gallery and creative space in the City of Downey that provides classes, workshops and exhibitions for local artists, youth and families. Since its inception, Gabriel has developed and maintained Stay Gallery’s programs, community partnerships, and communication strategies.

In 2017, he founded Estevan Studio, a creative studio specializing in photography, graphic design and website development for businesses and organizations in a wide range of industries. As a photographer, Gabriel has over 17 years of experience photographing weddings, portraits, editorial and hospitality projects, urban landscapes, and political campaigns.

He is a board member with The Downey Conservancy, the Downey Historical Society and a committee member of the Downtown Downey Improvement Association.