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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….

A Secret History of American River People

Posted on November 16, 2019 (January 11, 2023) by Wes Modes
Storm looms over the Shantyboat Dotty on the Tennessee River

A project to build a collection of personal stories of people who live and work on the river from the deck of a recreated mid-century shantyboat over a series of epic river voyages…

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…

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…

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…

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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…

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