Our materials and collections have a story, each shaped by the talented artists who bring them to life.
Introducing the
Summer Artist in Residence of 2024
Dalaeja Foreman
Dalaeja Foreman (she/they) is a world-builder, martial artist, curator, wood-worker and first-generation Caribbean-New Yorker. She is passionate about holistic wellness for individuals and soon to be liberated communities and has been practicing and teaching Muay Thai for 18+ years.
Radical pedagogy, healthy Earth-relations, reclaiming public space, and liberatory action are central to her curatorial and organizing practices; specifically with the goal of prototyping counter-hegemonic ideologies and actions, combating internalized misconceptions oppressed people have of ourselves, and emphasizing resistance through direct action and cultural production.
Dalaeja is one of three founders of the woodworking worker-cooperative, breadfruit. As well as the founder/owner of a mobile martial arts school named Metamorphosis Movement.
"The collection I will be working on is a series of refurbished furniture made of broken furniture pieces I’ve found on the street or saved from Craigslist. As well as a series of wooden knives." -Delaeja
After this residency she will be continuing to grow her work as a worker-owner with the worker-cooperative she is a founding member of, breadfruit. Particularly working to grow their capacity. As well as continue to grow her own practice as a wood sculptor.
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Ray Huth
I am a professional actor based out of NYC, with a BFA in Drama from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. When not working on a film, stage production, or commercial, I fill my time by working as a production carpenter for Off-Broadway. I love working with my hands and discovered woodworking as a wonderful marriage of both my artistic skill set and my carpentry skill set. I am also an avid reader and lover of books!
You can follow me at www.rayhuth.com and @rayhuth.
Previous Artist in Residence
Sophia Fox-Dichter
Hello there! I am a researcher, teacher, and artist with an affinity for textile and glass arts. Fabric dying and manipulation brings me great joy. I'm a dabbler and have studied etching, bookbinding, fashion design, stained glass work, woodworking, drawing, punch needles, and quilting. I have yet to meet a tool I am disinterested in learning.
For this summer, my collection will focus on glasswork, particularly stained glass. I also plan to make home goods from theater textiles. A sturdy backdrop can turn into a great pouf and glass shards can be transformed into a mosaic. I love finding creative ways to reuse materials and save memories.
In the fall I hope to pass my doctorate program exams to become a PhD candidate. I look forward to balancing art with research throughout my career.
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