Hi there earthlings,
My film project that I shot while at Arteles in Finland took a pause for a while, but I have recently been making some progress.
During the weekends this January, I have been working in-residency at Electric Arcadia, a studio / retreat / event space and home of Linda Heck in Sewanee, Tennessee. While in Sewanee, I have wandered around the University of the South's campus, revisited the footage I shot in Finland and worked on animations that will be a part of the final four-part series. I also took this time to learn a new animation program - Procreate Dreams - which I am loving…
Read MoreI was so honored to be asked to participate in a live music and art happening at Third Man Records’ The Blue Room on July 28th with lamp artist Jameson Gerdon and music performance by Curtis Godino & Co to a visual production entitled Discorporation, curated by the lovely Olivia Blanchard.
Read MoreThe premiere of “Big Sister,” an original video art installation from Kari Leigh “Bunny” Ames, Dylan Simon, and Fjolla Hoxha on view in the lobby the evening of NAM JUNE PAIK: MOON IS THE OLDEST TV, as part of the Belcourt Theatre's Science on Screen 2023 series.
Read MoreI have finally developed all of the 35mm photos I took over the course of my month-long excursion in various areas of Finland! You’ll find pictures of the lands around Arteles Creative Center, the island fortress of Suomenlinna, shots I took while filming my video project, and a land art piece we visited called Up and Under by Nancy Holt.
Read MoreI am so very pleased to finally be embarking on my journey to Finland to the Arteles Creative Center! For the entire month of July, I will be participating in their Back to Basics artist residency program, with a focus on conjuring some short films during my time there.
Read MoreThe video I directed and edited for Jack Silverman’s Cerulean is out now on YK Records! Big, huge thanks to Jack and YK for asking me to create this music video. I used footage from public archives as the imagery for this project, inspired by found footage and archival recordings of abandoned and ancient places around the world.
Read MoreThe psychedelic, all-around experimental and magical festival I have been founder and head curator for since 2017 is coming back again to a browser near you in the multiverse!
Read MoreHello friends! I am proud to announce a brand-new temporary temple space created by BB Fou Fou and I that will materialize at Barbershop Theater! The Mercury Chamber is a sacred multimedia space designed to be experienced by each visitor in their own unique way.
Read MoreI’m so excited this project is finally out in the world for all to see! I first met Al Lover when he performed at Far Out Fest in May 2018 and we became friends, hard and fast, starting with easily convincing him to join us at our unofficial after-party at the local goth night.
I hand-drew the title cards and used risograph printed images to create the stop-motion animated sequences. I also worked with my crew in Labrys Light Show to create abstract layers reminiscent of the movements of sidewinder snakes.
Channeling inspiration from the title “Static Snake Charmer”, we explore our connection to the Earth through a kind of hypnotism, tuning into the universal image of rebirth.
Here’s the first look, via Bristol In Stereo, who described it as “gorgeously rich”:
Read MoreBrianne O’Neill joined me in sharing our feelings on the most important aspects of ROCK N ROLL in Nashville this past year. Thanks to Stephen Trageser for asking me to contribute for a second year in a row to Nashville Scene’s 2018 Rock ‘n’ Roll Poll which you can read in its entirety here! I’ve also included our complete list below as a bonus. Hope you enjoy and maybe even discover a new favorite band. —KLA
Read MoreThis was the most amazing honor for me to appear in the 2018 Music issue of The East Nashvillian! In 2018, I did more interviews than ever and every one was a new and awkward learning experience for me. Thanks to Brittney McKenna for being a lovely interviewer and Travis Commeau and Natasha Colleran for making me feel so comfortable during the shoot in the white-hot heat and making me look pretty alright.
The amount of people who have stopped me to look me in the eyes and tell me they loved the article has just touched my heart deeply. Read it on The East Nashvillian here.
Read MoreHere’s a wonderful interview with Brianne O’Neill & I about our psychedelic baby known as Far Out in the Nashville Scene as we gear up for a second installment this weekend! Thank you so much to Stephen Trageser for asking us to explain ourselves! Read it all over on their blog right HERE.
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