SJ Storyboard

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Bertrand Patron Paule’s passion for the San Jose community is palpable. During the pandemic, Patron began organizing community events in LvL Up’s backyard, often funding back-to-back events himself. While he felt like an outsider, Patron’s love for San Jose fueled him to reactivate the community during a rough period, and many enjoyed the live concerts by local acts and movies displayed on the facades of historic buildings that Patron’s energy facilitated. His passion project quickly became what is now known as SJ Storyboard. As a Creative Ambassador, he can use the grant money to continue those events for the San Jose community. “I believe if we take our losses gracefully and move forward with quickness and ferocity, we can do more than just reclaim our space. We can change how San Jose survives the future and create an environment where our community feels safe. We can keep our identity and continue to thrive,” he says.

Patron bridges our diverse San Jose communities through digitally immersive storytelling events and illuminated public art installations throughout downtown. As a digital graphic artist and SJSU alumnus, his core work involves constructing immersive environments with communities by narrating visual illustrations that are projected onto architecture and buildings. Through this, San Jose’s rich cultural identity is supported by amplifying the multiple perspectives of its people. SJ Storyboard continues to create a sense of belonging through shared experiences across local venues.

“In our lifetime, we’re constantly losing and gaining something in big ways. We must appreciate what we have now,” he claims. C