# Event Details - **Event Name**: Devon Rodriguez presents Work in Progress: A Memoir - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Book Soup presents: artist Devon Rodriguez discusses and signs copies of Work in Progress: A Memoir at the First Congregational Church of LAAbout this EventThe inspiring true story of the self-made, Bronx-born portraitist who overcame all odds to become the most followed artist on social media worldwide--featuring never-before-seen drawings of the people and places that made him who he is.Devon Rodriguez talks to strangers: his subway sketches and person-on-the-street interviews have earned him millions of followers. His hyperrealistic work demonstrates the power of portraiture to help us see ourselves and each other. He's a new-school influencer with old-school talent.Now, the celebrated Bronx-born artist turns his perspective inward. As a child, Rodriguez escaped into art to cope with devastating abuse. It sustained him, energized him and helped him stay out of trouble. This fascinating memoir is a twenty-first-century fable about a young man with a pencil, a phone, and a relentless drive to succeed.Instead of following the conventional route to art world prestige, he saw opportunity online, experimenting with sharing his work in bite-sized TikTok videos that went viral, making him one of the top influencers of his generation. An entrepreneur who makes art accessible to everyday people, he's succeeded without gallery representation or an MFA.Devon has now sketched over a thousand people. With this book, he delivers his most precise and moving portrait yet: of himself. Frank, profound, and occasionally hilarious, Work in Progress is motivational magic for the digital age. Bio:Devon Rodriguez is a Bronx-born portrait artist of Puerto Rican and Honduran descent. He rose to notoriety for drawing realistic portraits of commuters on the New York City subway system. He has also portrayed such luminaries as former President Biden, Oprah, and more. The most-followed visual artist on TikTok, he was a finalist in the Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition. His work has been featured in The New Yorker and The New York Times. He was named a 2025 Time100 Creator and a Forbes Top Creator the same year. He lives in New York City. This is a ticketed event through Eventbrite and will take place at the First Congregational Church of Los Angeles, located at 540 S. Commonwealth Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90020Your ticket includes a copy of Work in Progress, to be handed out at check-in. A public book signing will follow the conversation.Check-in begins at 6pm and the show begins promptly at 7pm. There is limited free on-site parking at the church.No refunds on the day of the event.Questions? Please email info@booksoup.com - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/los-angeles/devon-rodriguez-presents-work-in-progress-a-memoir/100001990995621500 - **Event Categories**: art, business, fine-arts, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: First Congregational Church of Los Angeles - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 45.18, max: 45.18, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Los Angeles - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: First Congregational Church of Los Angeles - **lat**: 34.06433500000001 - **long**: -118.28481699999998 - **full address**: First Congregational Church of Los Angeles, 540 South Commonwealth Avenue, Los Angeles, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Devon Rodriguez presents Work in Progress: A Memoir - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/c83d085819411e666b217f14818b096c25d7091819afddf622ad1a67c009f5ca-rimg-w1200-h600-dceaeadb-gmir.jpg?v=1781093345 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Devon Rodriguez presents Work in Progress: A Memoir being held? - **A:** Devon Rodriguez presents Work in Progress: A Memoir takes place on Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm at First Congregational Church of Los Angeles, 540 South Commonwealth Avenue, Los Angeles, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Devon Rodriguez presents Work in Progress: A Memoir? - **A:** Devon Rodriguez presents Work in Progress: A Memoir is organized by Book Soup. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Book Soup's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Book Soup a rating of 4/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Book Soup has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Devon Rodriguez presents Work in Progress: A Memoir is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Los Angeles, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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