Matias Farias is the President + Co-Founder of Viva La Puppet, LLC and has worked on every project since its inception. He builds VLP’s unique one of a kind puppets, puppeteers, and manages day-to-day operations in the puppet shop. Matias specializes in puppet fabrication using various mold-making applications and such projects include a sculpture build for Jay Howell’s art show Here Comes the Howellman at Subliminal Projects, puppets for Mr. Neighbor’s House on Adult Swim, and Vitamin Water Funner than Water campaign. He also specializes in creating and rigging found-object puppets as seen in the latest Totino’s Pizza Rolls commercial.
Matias’ passion for wellness and fitness, which began as a child while chasing his brothers in the country and winning wrestling championships, now shine throughout all aspects of his life. As the official Viva La Puppet chef, you will find him incorporating fresh produce from his garden into every meal, along with the help of his one year old sous-chef Ellie. He leads the team in stretches, exercises and meditations ensuring they succeed in all aspects of their lives. His passion for living a balanced life resonates in his leadership, his love for his family and in the art he creates.