"Pre-orders are now available for ARTISTS IN SPACE, a book presented by Compton-based, Jeffrey Deitch affiliated artist and criminal justice reform advocate, Mr. Wash. The 200-page book presents a visual archive of studio environments from 20 of Los Angeles' most dynamic working artists today. All proceeds of the project will go towards building the Art By Wash Studio & Community Center, a space in Compton dedicated to growth and restoration via arts programming, creative residencies, and housing for formerly incarcerated individuals."
"Artists in Space follows a series of 20 studio visits, where Mr. Wash sits down with friends and peers to explore how artists cultivate environments, both physical and emotional, to nurture creative expression. The project offers a rare and intimate look into the sacred spaces of Angeleno artists who embody the multigenerational and multidisciplinary voices of the city itself, reflecting its many lineages, languages, and communities."
"reflecting its many lineages, languages, and communities. Spotlighted artists include Mario Ayala, Charles Bibbs, Patrisse Cullors, Mel Depaz, Delfin Finley, Kohshin Finley, Erin D. Garcia, Kenneth Gatewood, Alfonso Gonzalez Jr., Lanise Howard, Ozzie Juarez, Tidawhitney Lek, Tala Madani, Maria Maea, Michael Massenburg, Anthony Lee Pittman, Devin Reynolds, Gabriela Ruiz, Peter Shire, and Sonya Sombreuil. All photos are captured by Joppe Jacob Rog."
Pre-orders are available for ARTISTS IN SPACE, a 200-page visual archive documenting studio environments of 20 Los Angeles artists. All proceeds will fund the Art By Wash Studio & Community Center in Compton, dedicated to arts programming, creative residencies, and housing for formerly incarcerated individuals. The book compiles 20 studio visits in which Mr. Wash explores how artists cultivate physical and emotional environments that nurture creative expression. The portraits provide an intimate record of Angeleno creative spaces, reflecting multigenerational, multidisciplinary voices and the city's varied lineages and communities. Photographs are by Joppe Jacob Rog. The book marks a full-circle moment for Mr. Wash.
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