b. 1981 Mexico City, Mexico Lives and works in Houston, TX

Erick Calderon is an entrepreneur, artist, and technology enthusiast based in Houston, TX. He worked in the ceramic tile industry until he began exploring artistic endeavors in many mediums, including video projections, computer code, 3D printing, and sculpture. He founded Art Blocks in 2020 with the release of his first generative project, The Chromie Squiggle, and his creative coding work has subsequently been exhibited and collected internationally. Recognized for his innovative contributions to the art industry, Calderon was named one of Artnet News's 2022 Innovators.