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Black Rock Station

Posted on January 11, 2023 (January 11, 2023) by Wes Modes

A mysterious rural train station appearing in the Black Rock Desert has become unstuck in time, haunted by ghost trains heard but not seen….

Shantyboat Dotty

Posted on November 9, 2019 (October 10, 2020) by Wes Modes

I began building a homemade shantyboat — that is, a rustic houseboat — from scratch, recording every step in the build process….

Inspiration Comes in the Night

Posted on November 18, 2019 (November 19, 2019) by Wes Modes

A weblog about art, technology, and the creative process…

Punk Rafting

Posted on November 9, 2019 (November 11, 2019) by Wes Modes

A few of us set out on a punk rafting journey, building a raft out of found and scavenged materials and floating for a week, Huck Finn-style, on one of the largest fastest rivers on the continent. When we survived, we did it year after year on different rivers….

Personal Stories Series

Posted on November 9, 2019 (November 16, 2019) by Wes Modes

The Personal Stories Series consists primarily of glass-fronted assemblage pieces made from found materials, both man-made and natural.  This series reflects my interest in narrative and personal story. Half way between abstract…

Sculpture

Long before I started creating assemblages, I was collecting interesting bits and pieces of junk. I want to share that sense of discovery I have exploring a junk store, an abandoned factory, or a desert wash. When viewing my work, I hope you’ll feel like you’ve unearthed a lost treasure or a long-forgotten relic.

Strange Machina Series

Posted on November 9, 2019 (October 10, 2020) by Wes Modes

The Strange Machina Series consists of functional sculptures that appear to have some mysterious industrial purpose, but are intended only to intrigue and amuse.  This series brings to mind old patent drawings…

Ragdolls and Monsters

Posted on November 9, 2019 (November 18, 2019) by Wes Modes

I’ve always had a fascination with homemade ragdolls and creatures.  It started with building monsters by hand out of the scraps from my sewing room. At one point, I invited friends…

DIY River Rafting Exhibition

Posted on November 9, 2019 (October 10, 2020) by Wes Modes

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….

Chicken Robot

Posted on November 24, 2020 (December 6, 2020) by Wes Modes

The Redwood House Chicken Robot controls the doors, lights, and cameras in our chicken coop, interacting via text message….

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