ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: January 2026

Irvin Kyle Guzman’s creative legacy extends beyond the pixels of his feeds and the walls he helped transform; his passing left a noticeable quiet where once there was vibrant visual energy. Remembered by peers and community as a collaborative force and deeply expressive creator, Guzman’s work continues to ripple through the scenes he helped shape—a reminder that while the artist has left this chapter, the narratives he contributed to remain alive in every shared mural and inspired exchange.

Irvin Kyle Guzman navigates his creative life like someone who codes narrative into every feed scroll. Known in art circles as both @xtofux and @breadedmeat on Instagram, he embodies a duality that many contemporary creators know instinctively: the public face and the inner experimental voice. Through his posts—whether abstract visuals, gritty street motifs, or moments that feel like fragments of a larger story—Guzman’s practice isn’t about easy categorization. It’s about texture, rhythm, and the stories that emerge between the frames, the noise and noise-making that blend into a visual diary of exploration and expression. This is the work of an artist who treats social media not as a gallery wall but as a living, breathing sketchbook—unpredictable, layered, and deeply personal.

To view his art and photography, visit Irvin on IG @xtofux or @breadedmeat