Residency at CRUM
From June 14-18th, I was an artist-in-resident with CRUM/
Centre de recherche urbaine de Montréal. CRUM is a symbiotic (parasitic) research group with no exhibition space of its own. It uses the pre-existing exhibition network to present diverse projects. The CRUM is an artists collective dedicated to exploring links between art and urban space.Residency
From June 14-18th, I was an artist-in-resident with CRUM/
Centre de recherche urbaine de Montréal. CRUM is a symbiotic (parasitic) research group with no exhibition space of its own. It uses the pre-existing exhibition network to present diverse projects. The CRUM is an artists collective dedicated to exploring links between art and urban space.Residency
Failed State? Crisis and Renewal in California Politics and Culture
I will be speaking on the panel: "Reimagining California: Perspectives from the Embedded Arts" along with Dick Hebdige, Matthias Gieger, Micha Cardenas, adn moderated by Kim Yasuda
April 16th, 2010
University of California, Davis
Failed State
I will be speaking on the panel: "Reimagining California: Perspectives from the Embedded Arts" along with Dick Hebdige, Matthias Gieger, Micha Cardenas, adn moderated by Kim Yasuda
April 16th, 2010
University of California, Davis
Failed State
Arts in One World Conference
I will be presenting on the panel "Environment, Sustainability, and Creativity in Practice", along with Ian Garrett, Adam Wolpert and Miranda Wright at the 2010 Arts in One World Conference this coming Sunday, January 24th at 2.30. Arts in the One World (AOW) is an annual gathering comprised of performances, lectures, exhibits, and screenings hosted by the California Institute of the Arts School of Theater, conceived and executed in collaboration with the broad participation of the Institute as a whole.
The conference runs from Jan 21-24th. The event is free and schedule of events can be found at their website Cal Arts Conference
I will be presenting on the panel "Environment, Sustainability, and Creativity in Practice", along with Ian Garrett, Adam Wolpert and Miranda Wright at the 2010 Arts in One World Conference this coming Sunday, January 24th at 2.30. Arts in the One World (AOW) is an annual gathering comprised of performances, lectures, exhibits, and screenings hosted by the California Institute of the Arts School of Theater, conceived and executed in collaboration with the broad participation of the Institute as a whole.
The conference runs from Jan 21-24th. The event is free and schedule of events can be found at their website Cal Arts Conference
Los Angeles Malibu Safari
I will be working with the Los Angeles Urban Rangers this weekend (Aug 22 & 23) to show people how to use the Malibu Beaches safely. This is an art collective working in LA and other locales. Check it out and the recent article in the Los Angeles Times article LAUR Article
I will be working with the Los Angeles Urban Rangers this weekend (Aug 22 & 23) to show people how to use the Malibu Beaches safely. This is an art collective working in LA and other locales. Check it out and the recent article in the Los Angeles Times article LAUR Article
Roundtable Discussion as part of Ludicity and http://www.tatteredfragments.info|Photocartographies| Exhibit.
I will be part of a round-table discussion on June 20th at the downtown gallery, G727 g727 (727 S. Spring Street, Los Angeles 90014). This discussion will revolve around the work of the Situationists and its relevance to current LA-based art work. It is part of the Ludicity Project sponsored by Fabien Wgmister and Jeff Burke and hosted by the Photocartographies exhibition curated by Adam Katz. The discussion starts at 7pm.
I will be part of a round-table discussion on June 20th at the downtown gallery, G727 g727 (727 S. Spring Street, Los Angeles 90014). This discussion will revolve around the work of the Situationists and its relevance to current LA-based art work. It is part of the Ludicity Project sponsored by Fabien Wgmister and Jeff Burke and hosted by the Photocartographies exhibition curated by Adam Katz. The discussion starts at 7pm.
Pre-Qualified Artist with Los Angeles County Arts Commission
I am very happy to have been selected to be on the list of pre-qualified artists with the Los Angeles County Arts Commission LACAC for future public art projects.
I am very happy to have been selected to be on the list of pre-qualified artists with the Los Angeles County Arts Commission LACAC for future public art projects.
Part of GOOD Magazine Design Night | 12/19/08
I just got back from being a part of the GOOD magazine GOOD Design Night here in Hollywood, Los Angeles. This event brought together designers, artists, architects and the like. There I hosted an arts activity with my Re-Inscribing Hollywood books. This is an amazing space setting the stage for a new kind of magazine.
I just got back from being a part of the GOOD magazine GOOD Design Night here in Hollywood, Los Angeles. This event brought together designers, artists, architects and the like. There I hosted an arts activity with my Re-Inscribing Hollywood books. This is an amazing space setting the stage for a new kind of magazine.
Book Launch at Mandrake in Los Angeles! | 11/21/08
On Wednesday, December 17th from 6pm-10pm Mandrake will host a book launch for my new work: "Re-Inscribing Hollywood: A Coloring Book". Books will be for sale at the venue, along with live mixing by Michael Deragon, video projections celebrating LA street culture, chance to compete in coloring contests, and delicious drinks for purchase at the bar.
On Wednesday, December 17th from 6pm-10pm Mandrake will host a book launch for my new work: "Re-Inscribing Hollywood: A Coloring Book". Books will be for sale at the venue, along with live mixing by Michael Deragon, video projections celebrating LA street culture, chance to compete in coloring contests, and delicious drinks for purchase at the bar.
Presenting at the University of California Institute for Research in the Arts Conference | 10/30/08
UCIRA State of the Arts Conference 2008
November 6-8, 2008
Riverside, CA - UC Institute for Research in the Arts UCIRA - November 6-8, 2008
UCIRA will once again host State of the Arts 2008, an annual arts showcase/conference, bringing together artists, scholars, and arts administrators from across the UC system and beyond. This year's program engages the theme of "demonstration" and will include performances, installations, presentations, interventions, workshops, and nightly events by University of California and Southern California artists. Located at a different UC campus each year, this year's program will be hosted by UC Riverside and situated in the vibrant and historic downtown arts district, in the “Life Arts building,” a working artists' studio space and event center.
The event includes presentations by featured speakers Toby Miller of UC Riverside's Media and Cultural Studies program, Bruce Ferguson of Future Arts Research at Arizona State University, and Clementine Deliss, Future Academy, Edinburgh College of Art. A full schedule is available at www.ucira.ucsb.edu and registration is open to all.
UCIRA State of the Arts Conference 2008
November 6-8, 2008
Riverside, CA - UC Institute for Research in the Arts UCIRA - November 6-8, 2008
UCIRA will once again host State of the Arts 2008, an annual arts showcase/conference, bringing together artists, scholars, and arts administrators from across the UC system and beyond. This year's program engages the theme of "demonstration" and will include performances, installations, presentations, interventions, workshops, and nightly events by University of California and Southern California artists. Located at a different UC campus each year, this year's program will be hosted by UC Riverside and situated in the vibrant and historic downtown arts district, in the “Life Arts building,” a working artists' studio space and event center.
The event includes presentations by featured speakers Toby Miller of UC Riverside's Media and Cultural Studies program, Bruce Ferguson of Future Arts Research at Arizona State University, and Clementine Deliss, Future Academy, Edinburgh College of Art. A full schedule is available at www.ucira.ucsb.edu and registration is open to all.
NEW! Re-Inscribing Hollywood: A Coloring Book | 10/10/08
I have recently published an art book or, in this case, a coloring book that includes 10 illustrations from my photographs of liminal spaces in Los Angeles that were a part of the Walking LA performance. Gregory Jacobson had done a great job on the illustrations and design. These are fun and interactive books for the child and hidden graffitti artist in us all.
They are currently being sold at LACE/Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions Art Leak on Hollywood Blvd as part of the LA Freewaves Festival LA Freewaves. I am also working on setting up an online ordering system. There is a limited edition of 100 of these books. You can currently order them by emailing me at: info@sarawookey.com
$10 and $1.50 for US postage; $3.00 for International postage
I have recently published an art book or, in this case, a coloring book that includes 10 illustrations from my photographs of liminal spaces in Los Angeles that were a part of the Walking LA performance. Gregory Jacobson had done a great job on the illustrations and design. These are fun and interactive books for the child and hidden graffitti artist in us all.
They are currently being sold at LACE/Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions Art Leak on Hollywood Blvd as part of the LA Freewaves Festival LA Freewaves. I am also working on setting up an online ordering system. There is a limited edition of 100 of these books. You can currently order them by emailing me at: info@sarawookey.com
$10 and $1.50 for US postage; $3.00 for International postage
Walking Tour: Actions of Time & Space on the Walk of Fame | 10/08/08
On Sunday, October 4th at 5pm I will be co-leading a walking tour with urban designer, Deborah Murphy as part of the Detours events at LA Freewaves, in international video festival on Hollywood Blvd in Los Angeles. Recent pitch from For Your Art For Your Art
On Sunday, October 4th at 5pm I will be co-leading a walking tour with urban designer, Deborah Murphy as part of the Detours events at LA Freewaves, in international video festival on Hollywood Blvd in Los Angeles. Recent pitch from For Your Art For Your Art
Sara Wookey & Kaitlin Drisko (architect) present... | 08/27/08
In collaboration with architect, Katilin Drisko of Drisko Studios in Santa Moncia DriskoStudios I will be presenting photographs from my Walking LA research and illustrations designed by Kaitlin that document my walk through mapping and 3-D software. We will present at the monthly Pecha Kucha event Pecha Kucha LA on Friday, September 5th starting at 8.20pm at Royal T Royal T in Santa Monica. There will be many other presentations by artists, architects, designers and more. The format is 20 slides, 20 seconds each. So it is kept short, sweet and intriguing. And there is free beer!
Come out and tell your Angeleno friends and family!
In collaboration with architect, Katilin Drisko of Drisko Studios in Santa Moncia DriskoStudios I will be presenting photographs from my Walking LA research and illustrations designed by Kaitlin that document my walk through mapping and 3-D software. We will present at the monthly Pecha Kucha event Pecha Kucha LA on Friday, September 5th starting at 8.20pm at Royal T Royal T in Santa Monica. There will be many other presentations by artists, architects, designers and more. The format is 20 slides, 20 seconds each. So it is kept short, sweet and intriguing. And there is free beer!
Come out and tell your Angeleno friends and family!
Downtown Art Walk 08/13/08
On Thursday, August 14th I will be co-leading" WALK WITH US!" Walk With Us : a walking tour that will survey the many splendid points of architectural and cultural gems that you can find along Seventh Street and Broadway in Downtown Los Angeles. Hosted by the gallery space HABEAS INDEX. The tour is led by James Rojas, LA Latino Urban Forum and urban planner for the Metro; Linda Pollack, artist and activist; and myself. We will each discuss our favorite spots along 7th Avenue and end with a visit to several exhibitions, including the LA Art Girls Art Fair Biennale Los Angeles at Phantom Galleries LA, and conclude at the Artwalk's center, the Bert Green Fine Art, on Fifth and Main Street.
On Thursday, August 14th I will be co-leading" WALK WITH US!" Walk With Us : a walking tour that will survey the many splendid points of architectural and cultural gems that you can find along Seventh Street and Broadway in Downtown Los Angeles. Hosted by the gallery space HABEAS INDEX. The tour is led by James Rojas, LA Latino Urban Forum and urban planner for the Metro; Linda Pollack, artist and activist; and myself. We will each discuss our favorite spots along 7th Avenue and end with a visit to several exhibitions, including the LA Art Girls Art Fair Biennale Los Angeles at Phantom Galleries LA, and conclude at the Artwalk's center, the Bert Green Fine Art, on Fifth and Main Street.
Feature in LA Times on site specific performance in LA | 06/22/08
I am thrilled to be part of the article on site-specific performance in the LA Times. LA TIMES Wookey The story is written by Sara Wolf.
Excerpt:
"I was looking for intimacy in a city that doesn't invite that, so the walking allowed me to literally get in touch with L.A., to feel it beneath my feet."
The multidisciplinary choreographer soon discovered that she was attracted to empty storefronts, deserted movie theaters and blank billboards -- all sources of respite from the sensory overload she had been experiencing. "I was so happy they were there. When you're walking, you slow down and don't see them as 'urban decay.' As an artist, I saw them as spaces of imagination as well as spaces of rest." She began photographing these "breathing rooms" and documenting their locations. To date, she has archived more than 300 shots.
I am thrilled to be part of the article on site-specific performance in the LA Times. LA TIMES Wookey The story is written by Sara Wolf.
Excerpt:
"I was looking for intimacy in a city that doesn't invite that, so the walking allowed me to literally get in touch with L.A., to feel it beneath my feet."
The multidisciplinary choreographer soon discovered that she was attracted to empty storefronts, deserted movie theaters and blank billboards -- all sources of respite from the sensory overload she had been experiencing. "I was so happy they were there. When you're walking, you slow down and don't see them as 'urban decay.' As an artist, I saw them as spaces of imagination as well as spaces of rest." She began photographing these "breathing rooms" and documenting their locations. To date, she has archived more than 300 shots.
Los Angeles Urban Rangers | 06/22/08
On July 27th and August 3rd, I will be assisting the Los Angeles Urban Rangers LA Urban Rangers (a collective of progressive female artists, designers and activists) for tours of Malibu Beaches and the choreography of public and private land laws. See more at:
On July 27th and August 3rd, I will be assisting the Los Angeles Urban Rangers LA Urban Rangers (a collective of progressive female artists, designers and activists) for tours of Malibu Beaches and the choreography of public and private land laws. See more at:
Walking LA recently presented at "Emerging Geographies" Conference Emerging Geographies at University of California, Santa Cruz
