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Anarchist Convergence

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

Collective Event: Santa Cruz is a hub of anarchist culture and resistance, with a long history of radical struggle and active anarchist projects spanning decades. A four-day anarchist convergence in May 2009 for community building and sharing radical ideas….

North American Free Skool Conference

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

The first ever North American Free Skool Conference, an amazing opportunity for free skools from all over to get together, exchange ideas, and make ambitious plans….

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….

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…

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….

Chicken Robot

Posted on November 24, 2020 (November 27, 2020) by Wes Modes

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

Costco Soulmate Trading Outlet

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

The Costco Soulmate Trading Outlet is the leading provider of low-cost, quality soulmates in Black Rock City since 1998….

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….

Dumpster Diver

Posted on December 8, 2019 (December 8, 2019) by Wes Modes

You’re going diving! Dumpster diving! It’s like give-away day at the Thrift Center. It’s like Sunday evening curb-side after the yard sales give it up. It’s like, well… it’s just like rummaging around in the trash behind the junk store. …

Blackmail

Posted on December 8, 2019 (December 8, 2019) by Wes Modes

You lookin for something? A special something? Maybe you lookin to send somebody a message? Just tell me, what you need done. But, if anyone asks, I don’t know you….

Land of Lost Socks

Posted on December 8, 2019 (December 8, 2019) by Wes Modes

Where do all those lost socks go? Sock-eating driers? Alien abduction? Runaway socks hitting the road and living on the streets?…

Message in a Bottle

Posted on December 8, 2019 (December 8, 2019) by Wes Modes

Toss a message in a bottle into the surf of the Internet sea. Eventually, it may wash up in the form of E-mail on someone’s personal beach….

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….