caris reid is an artist working in new york whose paintings and collages investigate characters we might find in hidden, unknown worlds. her work has taken her across our world for exhibitions and residencies for nearly a decade, and currently, she is also a contributing editor for dossier journal. in this video, we see caris taking us through her influences and giving us a glimpse into how she channels such absorbed, surreal themes.

website: caris reid

stephen eichhorn composes beautiful, elaborate collages from a variety of materials that he meticulously removes and repossesses from disparate sources. the playfulness and sincerity in his work has won him international praise and recognition. in this video, we watch him construct new work while discussing both his method and larger artistic ideologies.

website: stephen eichhorn

curtis creates new photography by physically erasing and manipulating found amateur snapshots. this tension between creation and destruction in his process expands the boundaries of photography, and forms unique works that are full of experimentation and beauty. this series of works has had curtis showing all over the world, including the 2010 whitney biennial. in this video, curtis walks us through some of his techniques and shares the insights he has formed while developing his art.

website: curtis mann

experimental art duo white/light perform thick instrumental improvisations that range from the beautiful to the rabid. their most recent installation at the museum of contemporary art in chicago created a sonic landscape that was altered depending on the level of audience participation and by the periodic live performances from the group in collaborations with special guests. this video features the two members of the group, matt clark and jeremy lemos, talking about their work and walking us through the setup.

website: white/light