I was in fifth grade when I got my first period. I came home from school, cracked open my textbook, grabbed chips from the pantry, and started simultaneously munching and working on problems #8-24, even only. As my mechanical pencil scratched away, my focus was interrupted by a quiet warm moistness in between my legs….
The weather is still a little warmer than I’m used to, but I shouldn’t complain, because the one weekend it did dip into the low 50s, I was already wishing that I had worn my leggings underneath my pants. Only a year ago, this was something I only reserved for freezing temperatures in Chicago. Astounded…
LEAN in CLOSER A group exhibition curated by Max Kauffman Featuring: Ryan Bubnis, Ian Ferguson, Lori Field, Evan B. Harris, Andrea Joyce Heimer, Max Kauffman, Troy Lovegates, Jaime Molina, Kreh Mellick, Stacey Rozich, and Betsy Walton Opening Reception: Friday, January 27th, 7-10pm Exhibition Dates: January 27th – February 24th, 2017 On January 27th, Stephanie Chefas…
In recent years, train derailment drama have captured public attention more frequently, highlighting the complexities and challenges within the railway industry. These incidents, often dramatic and sometimes tragic, underscore the importance of safety, maintenance, and modernization in rail transport. This article explores the causes, consequences, and potential solutions to the growing issue of derailment drama….
The Orion Building has emerged as one of the most iconic and innovative architectural achievements of the modern world. Its futuristic design, sustainable features, and its strategic importance make it stand out in the landscape of contemporary structures. This article explores the different facets of the Orion Building, including its architectural brilliance, environmental considerations, and…
How would you describe your subject matter or the content of your art practice? My work finds its origin in historic, scientific and/or anatomic sources ranging from the woodcuts by Andreas Vesalius to CT-scans, MRI-scans, autopsy images and the plastinations by Gunther von Hagens. As in medical practice, I dissect the body layer by layer….
Jasmine is a Bay Area artist originally from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. As a child of diaspora, Jasmine utilizes the transformative qualities of clay to create designs to investigate and strengthen the connections to her roots in West Africa. When I met you we discussed your recent move to the Bay Area from Florida. What part…
Your work investigates the body as form, as sculpture, as living composition. The work seems to bring dance, yoga, and daily movement into the conversation. How and when did you start investigating these themes? I initially started investigating these themes while in undergraduate school. I was studying psychology at the time at Wesleyan University. My…
Raised in LA and Orange County during the 80’s & 90’s, Ryan reflects back to remnants of both eras through creating artwork with vibrant color and exuberant floral elements. While his works hold minimal backstories, continually his work seems to brush upon a fleeting childhood, nostalgia, and the complex emotions of exploring adolescence. Why is art…
How long have you been collaging and how did you get into it? I’ve always made things, primarily taking materials apart and putting them back together. My mom and grandmother sew and quilt, so textiles were a part of my art practice when I was younger and throughout art school. That’s when I began “reconstructing”…
