Rachel Stark Location: Ojai, CA Occupation: Student I often refer to our generation as The Bridge Generation. We know in our hearts what is necessary to evolve and sustain, though there is no proven template or path to get there. Sure one could argue that every generation has dealt with this in their own way, […]
Lili Bordan Location: Los Angeles, CA Occupation: Actor Honoring our lineage while growing into a space yet to be defined – this, in my opinion, is the greatest responsibility of our generation, what I like to refer to as ‘The Bridge Generation.’ Many of our cultural influences prod us to “go out and get.” I think, […]
Brandon Elliott Location: Los Angeles, CA Occupation: Poet, Hip Hop Artist, Community Organizer The first time I met Brandon was on an acre of land in the middle of an orchard in Ojai. He, along with a group of ferociously spirited and talented men of Street Poets, made the trip from LA to partake in […]
Ron Russell Location: Los Angeles, CA Occupation: Owner of Sun Cafe, Writer, Painter It’s this writer’s fire-felt opinion that art can literally save the world – and Sun Cafe owner, Ron Russell, is proving this point. I have met a myriad of wonderful people throughout my life, and it goes without saying that Ron is […]
Sevin Ceviker Location: New York, NY Occupation: Dancer The signature line of Sevin’s email shares the Rumi quote, “Let the beauty of what you love, be what you do.” I had the privileged of meeting Sevin while attending college in NYC. She was and remains one of the most pleasant, open and kind hearted people I’ve […]
Brian Berman Location: Ojai, CA Occupation: Sculptor I was introduced to Brian’s work in Ojai, California when his sculptures were placed about the creative space where I had an office. During breaks, I would often visit his work, calmed by the very intentional relationships forged between rock, metal and glass. I must say, and […]
Ashley C. Williams Location: Los Angeles Occupation: Actor From the controversial film, The Human Centipede, to Matthew A. Brown’s soon to be released Julia, Ashley’s emotional and intellectual immersion into her roles is strikingly malleable, bookmarked by intensity and grace. Talking with Ashley reminds me of the importance of storytelling in our society. Stories help us feel, digest, imagine […]
Melody Gamba Location: NYC, Rhode Island Occupation: Dancer One of my go-to TED talks is by author Elizabeth Gilbert on nurturing creativity. In it she mentions the “Ole” moment of when an artist, a dancer in her example, transcends space and time as we know it and connects to a Greater Source, showering the audience […]
Jesse Best Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Occupation: Artist, Filmmaker I was introduced to Jesse’s work while visiting Pittsburgh, his art very methodically displayed on the exposed brick walls of a popular downtown hub. There is a three dimensional element to his work, a physical layering of images that yielded a visually tactile experience. It was a […]
Sean Bradley Occupation – Musician Location – Los Angeles Sean is a rare breed of artist – one who so meticulously contrasts a keen understanding and appreciation for technique with a sound resolve for conceptualizing and tangibly exploring uncharted territory through his art. Sean is one of the most eclectic people I have the honor […]
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