Edra Soto’s GRAFT

Edra Soto’s GRAFT

Grafting is a horticultural process that involves splicing one plant onto another to jump start growth. The root stock is the base, or anchor, of the operation used for its already mature, well developed root system. The scion is the plant matter that is grafted on;...
Whistling in the dark with the Nightingale

Whistling in the dark with the Nightingale

Christy LeMaster is the powerhouse behind the Nightingale, a Chicago microcinema dedicated to screening experimental film. It’s a welcoming and unpretentious space thanks to her generosity and openness. The Nightingale engages in inclusive conversation surrounding...
Nomadic Studio: An Exhibition’s Nine Lives

Nomadic Studio: An Exhibition’s Nine Lives

I was recently invited to contribute an essay to a forthcoming publication on The Stockyard Institute’s (SI) 2010 exhibition “Nomadic Studio.” It was a treat to look back and think through their amazing show and its constellation of programming and...