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Free Carpentry

Posted on November 9, 2019 (November 17, 2019) by Wes Modes

A coalition of experienced builders and artists to work on interesting projects that required a combination of building ingenuity and artistic inspiration….

Community Organizing

Million Clown March

Posted on November 9, 2019 (November 17, 2019) by Wes Modes

Some 80 normally jolly clowns, supported by the buzz of a dozen kazoos, sought to make their plight public and turn the fortunes of clowndom toward a brighter future….

Performance

Free Coffee Bar

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

We set up at the corner of Pacific and Cooper, our would be town square. We had a handsome coffee bar, a bright green market umbrella, stools, and fancy cafe aprons. People were cautious, confused, incredulous, inquisitive, excited, and grateful in pretty much that order….

Social Practice

DIY River Rafting Exhibition

Posted on November 9, 2019 (November 15, 2019) by Wes Modes
Punk rafting on the Sacramento River

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….

Social Practice

Artist Statement

Posted on November 9, 2019 (November 12, 2019) by Wes Modes

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…

About

What the Hell’s Going on Downtown Day

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

Blabbermouth the Mime, the street corner soapbox preacher, tiny tiny orchestra, and a half dozen other performers committed to bewildering downtown shoppers…

Social Practice

Brazen Squaredance

Posted on November 9, 2019 (December 4, 2019) by Wes Modes

A sporadic Santa Cruz event, in which scores of squaredancers take over public space, moving to increasingly brazen locations…

Community Organizing

Kecak Monkey Chant

Posted on November 9, 2019 (December 4, 2019) by Wes Modes

Kecak is a form of vocal percussion and dance originating in Bali, Indonesia, and inspired by traditional gamelan, performed by a circle of dozens and even hundreds of performers chanting in…

Performance

Spy Soiree

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

Come in formal wear, with a cover name. Enjoy yourself. Complete your mission. Try not to get killed….

Performance

Gamelan Anak Swarasanti

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

Gamelan Anak Swarasanti, an award-winning Balinese gamelan orchestra performing professionally throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond in a wide variety of settings….

Performance

The Wheel of Programming Chance

Posted on December 1, 2019 (December 1, 2019) by Wes Modes

An idea generator for programmers…

New Media

Free Skool for Kids

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

A discussion, brainstorm, and scheming about creating a local free skool for kids K-12….

Community Education

Curriculum Vitae

Posted on November 9, 2019 (December 1, 2019) by Wes Modes

Artist focused on social practice, sculpture, performance and new media work since 1996….

About

Contact

Posted on December 4, 2019 (December 4, 2019) by Wes Modes

Questions, comments, suggestions, or collaborations are welcome. Please use this form to contact the artist or make press inquiries….

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