Deon Reed and I taught a No Small Plans Workshop for CAF’s Teen Studios at the 2017 Chicago Architecture Biennial. We read excerpts of Chapter 2, shared a bit about our own backstory and development of character and narrative around our neighborhoods of Logan Square and Englewood, and got students thinking about their own neighborhoods, particularly…
Ya’ll! I’m so excited about this. You can now check out No Small Plans from the Chicago Public Library. Check your local branch.
Chicago Tribune, by Blair Kamin:
The New Yorker, by Alexandra Lange:
http://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/a-graphic-novel-to-transform-teens-into-city-planners
It’s here! The first print of NO SMALL PLANS. Initial Launch The team participated in a teen launch (CAF gave away a batch of books to teens directly) at the Weinberg Gallery as part of the exhibition Bold Disobedience on July 20th, and then had our official release party / book-signing for Kickstarter backers and…
I participated in an art game – a large-scale collaboration that connected artists across the world and transversed through many creative forms. The end result, is an interactive, online exhibition: Telephone. Check it out! It’s amazing to stumble through and discover connections in form and concept. A truly inclusive and inspiring project. My piece was…
Summer Shorts, a collaborative project that brought local artists and writers together for a screening and reading of the short form, was a success! Our first attempt at resurrecting the screen found in Heather’s garage, we had a nice turn out and were very moved by the work that was submitted. Can’t wait to see…
One year and one month ago, we were in the midst of touring our Truck Show. I finally put together an archive of the project on our website. Check out all the details, images, credits, research, inspiration, and ephemera: http://travelingtruckshow.org/ Peruse menus on the site or follow the narrative (with links) below for a behind-the-steering-wheel…
I’ve begun a new animation. Using all hand-drawn illustrations, and combining some frame by frame animation techniques with camera work in AfterEffects. Thinking about “the frame”, contextual value makers or breakers, the anticipation of the spectacle, and banal consumption of entertainment.
So…It’s been awhile since I’ve written a song, and I am feeling the call of my singer-songwriter roots. These are both really rough recordings – just trying out some voice layering and structure stuff. Everything will morph and flush out as I play them more. I’m also not totally set on lyrics, but wanted to…