Background:
Origin: Born in Cebu, Philippines, he experienced early exposure to different cultures due to family's moves to Seoul, South Korea, and later, San Jose, California. At the early age of 6 years old, my nomadic family tends to move every 3-4 years or so.
Influences: These transitions introduced you to a mix of influences from languages to skateboarding and music, shaping my multifaceted identity and creative interests.
Artistic Development:
Drumming: Mogli’s musical journey began at 13, honing his skills in multiple bands and later thriving in the award winning Drumline of Homestead High School.
Education: Pursuing his passion, he studied Sound Arts at Expression College For Digital Arts, immersing himself in studio recording, post-production, live sound, and music production.
Photography: During his 2013 travels in Peru ignited a new passion, leading to his victory in a photo contest and owning his first camera. Mogli never stopped shooting ever since.
Professional Endeavors:
Versatility: Armed with a diverse skill set, he’s forged a career spanning a collection of photography projects, visual stortelling through filmmaking, music production and being a professional drummer.
Notable Projects: He’s spent many years capturing creativity with photos and videos working with top brands and companies. Creatively, he’s worked on numerous award winning short films and a feature film entitled, Owl. Recent highlights include a world tour with 6 time Grammy-winner Jacob Collier on the 2022 DJESSE world tour as the photographer and filmmaker. From the streets to touring to West Africa with the acclaimed band MAD NOISE to collaborating with RADIX in music, soundtrack production, and film, his contributions reflect your versatility and commitment to excellence.
Wanderlust: Fueled by a passion for travel, he continuously seek new experiences to constantly learn, enrich his artistry and personal growth, embodying an "always a student" mentality.
Mogli’s journey epitomizes the spirit of creativity, resilience, and never ending exploration. Mogli navigates the realms of imagery & sound with boundless energy and unwavering dedication, leaving a bold mark on the artistic landscape.
Collaborative fun with the homie Mikl Barton
