"Hugo comes from a lifetime of artistic creation. From the young age of six, when his father first taught him how to weld in the family workshop in Querendaro, Mexico, Hugo has worked to master the techniques of his craft.   He studied Civil engineering in Michoacan, Mexico, Architectural and Mechanical Engineering in San Diego, CA. He has worked as an independent contractor in both Mexico and the US, creating architectural adornments for exclusive residences in Mexico and Rancho Santa Fe, CA, and currently does precision glass molding and shaping for a scientific glass company with clients like NASA, The US NAVY and Lockheed Marin.

Hugo has exhibited his work at galleries, museums and events throughout Southern California, including ‘The California Center for the Arts’ in Escondido, CA, The University of San Diego, ‘The American Craft Show’ in San Francisco, CA, ‘Patrick Moore Gallery’ in San Diego, CA, ‘Affaire in The Gardens’ Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA. He has been interviewed by numerous publications and media sources, including National Broadcast ‘Telemundo’, Fox news, Channel 8 and the local ‘La Prensa’ and The San Diego Union Tribune."
         -- taken from HugoHeredia.com