Scarcity is a site-specific installation at San Jose ICA up until January 31st, 2015. This is the first bay area exhibition for Colombian artist Leyla Cárdenas. Her work is reactionary to the city of San Jose and a real must-see. The way the fiberglass sat on spokes, hovering above the ground was beautiful, something that stays with you….
Communication is crucial in today’s fast-paced environment, whether at work or at home. Efficient communication is key to achieving success in any endeavor, whether it’s maintaining relationships with loved ones or leading corporate meetings. However, there are limitations to traditional forms of communication, which calls for creative alternatives. We are introduced to Teltlk, a groundbreaking…
I met Alisha in her studio in Pittsburgh and was immediately captivated by her skill as a storyteller. Her graceful ability to connect the dots of her own life and artist practice not only made for an easeful interview, but also demonstrated what I find so remarkable about her artworks: they playfully and seriously connect…
Caroline Denervaud is a multidisciplinary artist based in Paris, France. Her practice spans from textile-based embroideries and drawings to photographic collaborations. At times humorous, deviant yet charming, Denervaud’s work is thought provoking; her gentle stitches embroider themselves in one’s memory. The artist generously took some time out of her busy schedule to talk to me…
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…
Ann Le excavates her lineage by revisiting her family’s experiences. Using archived family photos and stories, familiar symbols, and researched information, Le constructs a narrative that explores the artificial with real and remembered memories. Le’s works are layers of images, building upon each other, often touching on emigration. What information are you looking for when…
Peru-born, New York-based artist Diego Montoya gives us a glimpse into his life as a costume designer, installation, performance, interactive, artist extraordinaire. We found Diego through instagram while searching out #wearableart. His work, while diverse seems to build upon itself, creating a unique and in-depth world. Where in Florida did you grow up and what…
Conrad Guevara is a sculpture, performance, and installation artist based in San Francisco. He received his masters at the San Francisco Art Institute and has gone on to do interactive, abstract solo-work as well as collaborations with Bonanza Art Collective. He was happy to meet me over coffee to discuss accessorizing, parades, and dragging stuff off the…
