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….
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….
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….
DIY River Rafting Exhibition Posted on November 9, 2019 (November 15, 2019) 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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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….
The Wheel of Programming Chance Posted on December 1, 2019 (December 1, 2019) by Wes Modes An idea generator for programmers…
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….
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….
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….
