Installation artists Chris Otcasek, Jen Stark, Quam Odunsi, Gregory Siff and Gray Malin will be part of the Art of Elysium’s 7th Annual Pieces of Heaven charity art auction taking place February 26th in Siren LAB, Los Angeles.  Founded in 1997, The Art of Elysium encourages working actors, artists and musicians to voluntarily dedicate their time and talent to children […]

I am a devoted collector of keepsakes and relics, and feel as though the physical DNA of the owner, or giver, is woven into the object, leaves an imprint, and infuses it with preciousness.  The jars in this image are filled with photographs, love notes, letters, and personal relics, along with milk, honey, water, and […]

Several weeks ago Installation introduced a new editorial department called Vanguard.  Originally a military term that described troops moving ahead of the brigade or those who were on the frontline, “Vanguard,” is synonymous with “Avant-Garde.”  Two words that were once deeply rooted in the military are now used to describe those in the creative fields who […]

As I walk through this world with my camera, I document glimpses of the artistic practice that would otherwise remain a mystery.  This is a personal look at some of my favorite moments visiting artists’ in their studios.  The places I find are special to me, labs of ideas and expression where the people are […]

Hair, eggshells, and Post-its transform once they enter Gabriel de la Mora’s laboratory.  Equipped with unique tools, the craftsman transmutes discarded materials into detailed works of art driven by process and investigation.  As he expresses, “My definition of art is parallel with the definition of energy, stated as: Art is not created or destroyed, it […]

The influence of June Wayne extends beyond the walls of the Tamarind Lithography Workshop.   Like a stone that ripples water in a pond, her work and legacy continue to influence the practice of Lithography and have impacted the lives of Installation founders A. Moret and Garet Field-Sells.  In many ways she is an artist that […]