Why do you make the work that you do? I make the work I do because there are things I want to express that there just aren’t words for. I’m fascinated by spaces and things that simultaneously exist infinitely and not at all. The sensation of space and especially digital space is invisible yet ever…
“99% Invisible is about all the thought that goes into the things we don’t think about — the unnoticed architecture and design that shape our world.” Most of my inspiration comes from places other than just art. I am usually driven to new ideas by learning about history, science, and technology. The feeling of discovering…
I found Mary in researching a unique artist fellowship in Pittsburgh called Flight School that acts as a special career-boosting program for artists, including trainings on strategic planning and marketing. It’s hosting organization, Pittsburgh Filmmakers and Center for the Arts, describes Flight School as “an opportunity for artists in the Pittsburgh region to form a fellowship with…
Kadist – San Francisco CA Opening Reception: Wednesday, May 11, 6-9pm Dates: May 11 – June 25, 2016 Gallery hours: Wednesdays – Saturdays 2-7pm, or by appointment Review by Amber Imrie-Situnayake On Wednesday, May 11th, I visited the opening of Extrastellar Evaluations. All the work centered around the paranormal belief in Lemurians. Yin-Ju Chen approaches this…
I’ve made a routine of starting with the weather. It is cooler, but the sun is still shining brightly outside my window. This is rare. These days it has been quite gray, though still warmer than I am used to this time of year. There are only a few dozen hours of 2017 left, and…
Showing July 5 – August 31, 2017 Recption: Saturday July 15, 5 – 7 pm Artist Talk: Saturday August 12, 5 – 7pm Sarah Ammons, Canadian artist based in the San Francisco Bay Area was interviewed by Venison Magazine in Autumn 2016. Since our interview Sarah has continued to make compelling works of art and exhibit…
Cellulite is a common concern for many people, especially women, who may feel self-conscious about the dimpled appearance of their skin. While cellulite is a normal and natural occurrence, there are several proven strategies for reducing its appearance and achieving smoother, more even-looking skin. In this article, we’ll explore the best ways to reduce cellulite,…
When it comes to exploring names and their significance, one interesting aspect is the suffixes that often accompany them. The names “Louis” and “Jackson” are quite popular, each carrying its own historical and cultural weight. However, when we talk about the suffix that can be associated with both names, we enter a realm of linguistic…
Where in Northern California did you grow up? I grew up on a ranch, in a valley surrounded by redwoods, on the outskirts of a town called Kings Mountain. Kings Mountain is about an hour south of San Francisco clustered around Highway 35, otherwise known as Skyline Blvd. How is this natural imagery significant to…
Margaret speaks with us about her work which is inspired by a topic that got thrown under the bus this election season: climate change. “Understanding the cycles of life are core concepts in my practice. Ideas regarding vulnerability, growth, strength, powerlessness and transformation fuel my imagination and stimulate the creative process.” Growing up in Canada on…
