Ruben in the Media & Press

Hawai‘i Public Radio (2026)

Oʻahu artist breathes new life into trashed surfboards

Hana Hou! Magazine (Hawaiian Airlines)
“The Reshaper”

A beautifully written profile exploring Ruben’s process of transforming found materials into sculptural art.

Hawai‘i News Now (2014)

Made in Hawai‘i Festival Interview

Docu-Series: Espèces d’ordures (Talking Trash)

Ruben explores why discarded surfboards can become vessels of meaning and renewal.

Hawai‘i Public Radio (2023)

Local Artist Unveils Collection Made from Repurposed Surfboards

FreeSurf Magazine (2016)

The Art of Surfboard Carving – Q&A

Hawaii News Now

From discarded to stunning; How this artist turns old surfboards into high-end works of art

Coffee shop teams up with Hawaii artists to raise funds for Ukrainian refugees

Hawaii News Now