The Amazing Decision Maker
Reveal your secret plans! uncover your hidden agendas! It’s science and magic combined!…
Wes Modes
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Posts by Wes Modes
Chicken Robot
The Redwood House Chicken Robot controls the doors, lights, and cameras in our chicken coop, interacting via text message….
Costco Soulmate Trading Outlet
The Costco Soulmate Trading Outlet is the leading provider of low-cost, quality soulmates in Black Rock City since 1998….
Free Skool for Kids
A discussion, brainstorm, and scheming about creating a local free skool for kids K-12….
DIY River Rafting Exhibition
I brought my DIY raft building skills to a gallery setting, demonstrating the art and technology of DIY raft building, sharing photos, and talking about my experience since 2005….
Santa Cruz Art List
Collective Project: A forum for announcing non-institutional art events, meetings and projects, ideas and news. A website and email list, to keep in touch, to announce art events, and to document our work….
the secret life of trains
a hobbyist’s guide to hopping freight We’re on a northbound Southern Pacific freight. This is Philip and Michele’s first ride and my sixth. It still has the initial thrill. I…
Nashville, Tennessee
a round-trip journey to nowhere It’s raining. It shouldn’t be raining. It isn’t supposed to be raining. Though I have to thank the skies for a clear night while I…
how to hop a freight train
a brief guide to riding the rails what to worry about Safety is a big deal on the railroad. It is real easy to get good and hurt. You are…
About the Artist
Wes Modes is a California-based artist whose multidisciplinary work spans social practice, sculpture, and new media. With a career marked by a deep engagement with storytelling and community, Modes integrates…
Artist Statement
I really only fully understand my own art and am largely art ignorant. Year by year, I have a greater understanding of the art of others and less and less…
Portfolio of Student Work
A episodic portfolio of student work over 10 years of teaching….
Curriculum Vitae
Artist focused on social practice, sculpture, performance and new media work since 1996….
Contact
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