BIOGRAPHY
Jorge Andres Santos, better known as Moss Head, was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He began drawing at the early age of three, inspired by cartoons, comics, and anime. He started taking drawing and painting lessons at age 10. At this same time, Santos came across punk and metal music, as he was drawn to the striking visual art and aesthetic that accompanied it. This influence not only fueled his artistic journey but also inspired him to pick up and learn guitar.
In 2013, Jorge moved to Baltimore to attend the Maryland Institute College of Art, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts with a Concentration in Illustration in 2017. During his time there, he continued to explore his passion for music by joining and performing with several bands, viewing music and visual art as inseparable practices.
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After graduating, Santos worked as a freelance illustrator, in-house graphic designer, and live painter at music festivals. Exposure to EDM, industrial, and hip hop in the States sparked a new interest in music production and sound engineering. When the 2020 pandemic lockdown halted his work opportunities, he fully embraced his desire to work as a full-time independent artist and musician. This marked the official beginning of Moss Head, a creative project showcasing both of his practices.
Moss Head’s work is a dynamic blend of hyper-detailed visuals, punk/metal aesthetics, esoteric themes, nature, psychedelic imagery, and a vivid color palette that resonates in both his art and music. His creations can be seen and heard at underground shows, festivals, and publications across the DMV.