Our artists, in their own words

Artists are the core of what we do and why we do it. In this ongoing interview series, we highlight artist voices to explore creative processes, collective power of the arts community, and the impact of our mission.

Alix Anne Shaw:
The Matter of Immortality

bert leveille:
Painting with Light

Travel across dimensions and toward collective consciousness through artist bert leveille's WATERFALL PORTALS.

Cherin Kim:

Exploring displacement, identity, and memory through imagery

"I'm hoping that through this exhibition, people can take a moment to slow down and really appreciate what photography and historical archives have to offer."

"Images and products are always swimming across our screens. I'm hoping that through this exhibition, people can take a moment to slow down and really appreciate what photography and historical archives have to offer."

When they found that painting alone wasn't effective, PRISMA combined mediums to break free of painting’s constraints.

On Griffith's solo exhibition Video Magic: 1996, which activated galleries with video rental ephemera.

Rebecca Griffith:
Obsolete Objects and Lasting Memories

Artist Jenny Halpern on her creative practice and MIAR exhibition.

Jenny Halpern:
Between Reality and Imagination

PRISMA:
Blurring Form, Craft, and Identity

Ava L. Peterson:

All Is Not As It Appears

On class, consumerism, and desire with artist Ava L. Peterson.

Nehir Uslu:

Art As Process, Not Product

“ I want people to leave with the understanding that their emotions are human, valid, and not something to be afraid of.”