RED MODERN: THE HEART & HAND OF THE ARCHITECT
HOMEDEUS - A journey where design, destiny, ego and architecture collide.
Presented exhibition style, we’re celebrating the debut of Victor Irizarry (aka @vodlines)’s graphic novel HOMEDEUS, a story about an architect chosen for a journey where design, destiny, ego, and architecture collide.
Explore prints and original drawings from HOMEDEUS as the story jumps off the page and onto the walls. Meet Victor in person as he signs books and talks through the inspiration behind the work, from early sketches to the final world he built panel by panel.
Signed copies of HOMEDEUS will be available, with Victor on hand throughout the evening to meet guests and share a few behind the scenes notes on how the story came to life. He’s also creating special limited edition covers made just for Desert Design Week and Red Modern, with the option to add a custom, original illustration for a truly one of a kind copy.
EVENT DETAILS
Saturday, April 18, 2026
4pm - 7pm
Location: Red Modern
201 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Cost: Free (RSVP kindly requested)
This is an open house style event, so come and go, browse the exhibition, and mingle in the space. Victor will also share an artist talk from 4:30–5:00 PM, offering a closer look at the making of HOMEDEUS and the ideas behind the work.
RED MODERN
Red Modern grew out of a family legacy of collecting and living with art. Inspired by Wayne’s grandparents’ passion for surrounding themselves with objects rich in history and connection, he continues that tradition by curating works that carry the vision and soul of their creators. From Arizona-made furniture by Allen Ditson and Lee Porzio to international sculptures and fine art, Red Modern restores and presents pieces that turn ordinary spaces into something extraordinary, where craftsmanship, story, and design come together.
Red Modern is housed in a restored 1954 Ralph Haver building, one of Phoenix’s architectural gems. Once hidden beneath fluorescent lights, cubicles, and layers of paint, the space was carefully peeled back to reveal its original character. Exposed block, ceiling beams, and restored details now frame a gallery that continues to honor history, design, and craft.
VICTOR IRIZARRY (VODLINES)
Victor J. Irizarry is a Senior Associate and Senior Project Designer at RSP Architects’ Phoenix office. Known for his passion for visual communication and storytelling, Victor approaches design in a highly visual and collaborative way. He has contributed to numerous award-winning projects across a wide range of market sectors, including multifamily residential, corporate workplace, higher education, and hospitality.
Within the art community, Victor is also known as Vodlines, a visual storyteller and comic book creator with a passion for bold lines and big ideas. His comic book journey began in 2015 with the self-published debut Flying Somnia, and he has been building vibrant narrative worlds ever since.
As a concept and cover artist, Victor has collaborated with Image Comics and IDW, creating exclusive retailer variant covers for titles such as Ice Cream Man #25, Lady Mechanika #1, Zombies vs. Robots #1, and more recently TMNT #1, Godzilla vs. Los Angeles and The Twilight Zone. In December 2024, he also had the honor of illustrating the cover for Phoenix New Times, commemorating those who passed away that year.
To date, Victor has written, illustrated, and published nine comics, including his latest works, Jolly Roger Road: Sands of the Lost Seas and Saguaro Joe and HOMEDEUS.
Born in Humacao, Puerto Rico, and based in Arizona since 2000, Victor is a proud husband, father, and lifelong comic book collector.
