Press & Interviews

mitúTV · Girl, Let Me Tell You

Sand One Turns Heartbreaks into Bentleys

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Sand One talks about channeling personal experiences into her creative business.

StreetTV · Latin Affiliated

Sand Oner on Art, Business, and Building a Creative Life

July 3, 2024

Angie Smalls talks with Sand Oner about her murals, running a business, and the experiences behind her work.

True Hustle Podcast

Sand Oner: Artist and Sand Dolls Creative Director

November 12, 2023 · Episode 29

A long-form conversation about getting started in street art, growing a business, and the creative process behind Sand Dolls.

FOX 11 Los Angeles

Sand One Paints a New Doll Mural

April 13, 2022

FOX 11 spotlights Sand One at work on a new doll mural in Lynwood.

Divine Hustles

Sand Oner Interview

August 3, 2021

An artist interview covering murals, inspiration, creative obstacles, and the distinctive personalities of Sand One’s dolls.

Fierce by mitú

Las Jefas: Sand One — Official Preview

March 30, 2021 · Preview

The official two-minute preview introduces Sand One’s murals, brand, and family story. The full documentary link is still being recovered.

Michelle Rivera Lifestyle

Fans Ask Sand: The Sand One Interview

January 31, 2019 · Michelle Rivera

Sand answers fans’ questions about her dolls, wearable art, gallery plans, and growing her creative business.

DOM Gallery

Sand One: Artist and Dreamer

March 11, 2016

A short artist film from DOM Gallery introducing Sand One and her Los Angeles art practice.

FRANK151

Street Talk: Sand One

June 2, 2015

JJ Anderson interviews Sand One about the larger-than-life characters that define her street art.

LatiNation

Sand One — LatiNation Interview

Season 12 · Episode 23

A television interview about Sand One’s East Los Angeles roots, murals, and signature characters.

Secret Los Angeles

Against the Odds: An Artwork-to-Community Empire

July 14, 2022 · Sophie Len

A feature on Sand One’s East L.A. roots, Sand Dolls, and the creative community around Sand Factory.

LA Weekly

Meet Doll Queen Sand Oner

June 13, 2022 · Shana Nys Dambrot

An artist Q&A about a self-taught practice, the women behind the dolls, and living and working in Los Angeles.

People en Español · Chica

Redefining the Latino Immigrant Experience Through Artwork

April 29, 2022 · Karla Montalván

An interview on identity, emotional storytelling, and bringing Sand One’s characters to neighborhood walls and everyday products.

San Diego Reader

Artist Sand One Gets Copied in Tijuana

January 20, 2021

Mike Madriaga reports on Sand One’s response to the copying of her artwork in Tijuana.

Lost Coast Outpost

Sand One Brings Her Doll Murals to Humboldt

July 25, 2020 · Stephanie McGeary

A phone interview and report on Sand One’s murals in Eureka and Arcata, her doll Stoney, and making art for local communities.

San Diego Reader

A Sand One Mural Draws a Crowd in North Park

July 4, 2017 · Mike Madriaga

On-location coverage of Sand One painting a North Park mural and connecting with the collectors gathered to watch.

Adolescent

Sand One Stands Out in L.A.’s Street Art Scene

April 14, 2017 · Aria Silva-Espinosa

A studio profile exploring Sand Factory, the stories behind the dolls, and the family effort supporting Sand One’s art business.

VIBE

Latina Muralist Sand One Celebrates Women at the Margins

June 13, 2016 · Mala Muñoz

A profile of the women, stories, and collectors behind Sand Dolls, and the art and products that connect them.

Bangkok Post

All Dolled Up

June 28, 2015

A profile of Sand One’s signature dolls and the Los Angeles artist bringing her colorful characters to Bangkok.

Antisociety

Sand One: The Anti Interview

June 12, 2014

An interview about turning a love of art into a career and taking bold murals beyond Los Angeles.

L.A. TACO

Interview with Sand One for Taco Madness

March 26, 2014 · Desilu Muñoz

A conversation about East L.A., the beginnings of Sand One’s murals, her characters, and taking art beyond walls.

L.A. TACO

Sand One’s Trials and Tribulations

November 21, 2013

A first-person account of the work and persistence behind a mural near La Brea and San Vicente.

Remezcla

Meet Sand One

May 14, 2013

Eva Recinos profiles the East L.A. artist and the real women behind her vivid street-art characters.

LA Weekly

Los Angeles’ War on Street Artists

August 30, 2012

Simone Wilson examines Los Angeles mural policy, including Sand One’s experience as a working street artist.

Pinup Girl Style

Sand One Artist Profile

July 31, 2012

Elaina Soto introduces Sand One’s murals and distinctive visual style to Pinup Girl Style readers.

Fatlace

Sand One: Female Graffiti Artist Paints L.A.

2012

Melissa documents a Los Angeles mural session, with photographs of Sand One and her work.

LA Weekly

Sand One and Vyal One’s Downtown Mural

October 18, 2011

Keith Plocek reports on the creation and removal of a downtown mural painted by Sand One and Vyal One.

LAist

Sand One, Street Artist

October 13, 2011

Jessica P. Ogilvie interviews Sand One about her artwork, ambitions, and making space for women in street art.

James Matthew

Sand One Interview Redux

2011 · original interview

James Matthew’s one-on-one artist interview, preserved through the Interview Redux repost.

Miami New Times

Sand One Paints Miami Cute

September 16, 2010

Amanda McCorquodale interviews the Los Angeles artist about bringing her characters to Miami.

L.A. TACO

Boyle Heights Pop-up Shop

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Erwin Recinos documents Sand One’s Boyle Heights pop-up shop and community gathering.

Société Perrier

Sand One Paints with Her Heart on Her Sleeve

October 13, 2014

Kimberly Wang speaks with Sand One about large-scale murals, personal stories, and artistic ambition.

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Société Perrier

5 L.A. Women Street Artists You Should Know

June 11, 2013

Emily Colucci includes Sand One in a selection of women shaping Los Angeles street art.

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Melrose and Fairfax

Colorful Ties

July 1, 2011

An early look at Sand One’s bow-tie imagery and a mural in progress on Melrose.

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Turnstyle News

Painting Taco Trucks for Food

February 23, 2011

Nishat Kurwa interviews Sand One about early taco-truck paintings and the women represented in her art.

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L.A. TACO

L.A. TACO 2011 Book

2011 collection

An archived publication featuring artwork and coverage collected by L.A. TACO from 2011.

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Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

Artist Finishes Second Mural in Pomona Art Walk

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Monica Rodriguez reports on Sand One’s second mural in Pomona and her connection with the local arts community.

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LA Graffiti Girls

Bow Ties & Downtown Mural Update

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Coverage of an early downtown mural and the community surrounding Sand One’s Bow Ties work.

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Ihlet

Featured Interview with L.A. Artist Sand

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A conversation about Los Angeles, colorful characters, and confidence in art and everyday life.

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DesignWars

SandOne | Chicano Culture

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A short feature on the Chicano cultural influences and attitude in Sand One’s characters.

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G. James Daichendt

Stay Up! Los Angeles Street Art

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G. James Daichendt’s book on Los Angeles street art, included in Sand One’s original press archive.

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