Tell me a bit about the role of art in your life and when you found an interest in illustration. I look at art–broadly, across disciplines–as a pathway or a conduit toward an altered consciousness. Even before I knew what that meant, I could still feel it, and I think that’s true of anyone. As…
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…
Bed, slightly used. £1,000,000 or Next Best Offer. Or, Growing Older with Tracy Emin: A Future-Thought for Emerging ArtistsIf Wikipedia weren’t so damn credible about it all, I’d scarcely believe that Tracy Emin (C.B.E, R.A, etc) is turning 51 this year. They’ve got her date of birth and everything. I’d like to believe it slipped…
“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 visited Human Condition the week of Halloween at the abandoned Los Angeles Metropolitan Medical Center. With three floors and over 8o artists, I decided to start at the top, with curation. I reached out to John Wolf, the Los Angeles based art advisor and mastermind behind this large exhibition. How did Human Condition come together? What was…
Review by Danielle Schlunegger-Warner Growth/Decay was co-curated by Susannah Kelly and Neil Perry of Antler Gallery with Sara McCorriston and Jason Chen from Paradigm Gallery. Both Galleries were started by artists and enthusiasts that wanted to create a space for building community and showing the work of emerging artists. Growth/Decay was a great opportunity for artists to gain exposure in a new…
Do yoga in a room with art installed. Insipid bourgeois cliché? Worry not, we’re all clichés. It’s only absurd when described, but beautiful in the moment. In warrior one , I can see my own painting above our living room couch. It’s a four-by-four-foot abstract with muted greens and blues. It’s whatever. In warrior two,…
Outdoor learning spaces are popular in education settings. How do they enhance student learning and well-being? Many schools are adopting them for various reasons. The benefits of outdoor learning are many and impactful. Students engage better and show improved behavior. Being outside boosts their mood and reduces stress levels. Learning in fresh air makes lessons…
Bionca Ellis is a name that resonates with strength, resilience, and success. Her story serves as an inspiring tale of a woman who has faced life’s adversities and emerged victorious. Whether you’re familiar with her for her professional achievements or her personal battles, Bionca Ellis’s journey is one that offers many life lessons. In this…
Part 1: A Digital Journey Into Community Building Have you ever considered how technology can impact your community? I mean, really impact it. As someone deeply involved in tech for nearly two decades, I’ve seen firsthand how digital tools, apps, and websites can transform the way communities grow, engage, and even thrive. You might wonder:…
