As an insatiable seeker of inspiration, I've cultivated a relentless passion for exploring the world around me, fueled by decades of experience in the design industry and the the continued desire to stay fresh, relevant and in the know. Even as the industry evolves, my unwavering curiosity and thirst for knowledge remain steadfast. Whether I'm exploring new lands or simply observing the world from my current surroundings, I am constantly on the hunt for cultural events, enlightening literature, and captivating experiences.
With that in mind, I thought it might be fun to have you join me on this journey of discovery as I share some of some of my latest inspirations with you here. I hope you glean some inspiration for your own journey. Enjoy and #staycurious
Seeing: Exhibitions
REFIK ANADOL at Jeffrey Deitch Gallery, Los Angeles
The exhibition at the Deitch gallery in LA showcases the complete series of Anadol’s major artworks, including his latest AI Data Paintings that are based on California-related datasets. This was so incredible to see, I had to go twice.
Desert X Coachella Valley, CA




INDOEK presents: FOUND , Ventura, CA


“The FOUND exhibit at Indoek in Ventura California is a collection of works by Jim Olarte, Mark Cunningham, and Cooper Root using materials combed from the shores and coves of Southern California to the reefs of the Hawaiian islands.”
Subtle Intimacies Rui Sasaki at the Portland Japanese Gardens, Portland, Oregon.
“Sasaki, who works primarily in glass, is known for her meticulous studies of the environment around her. Her work contemplates the stories of people and places and how encounters with plants and the weather can evoke a sense of intimacy and familiarity even in a foreign place. Sasaki aims to create immersive and multi-sensory experiences through her glass art installations that invite viewers to explore their own relationship with the natural world.”
Watching: Movies
Wild Life Documentary
Reading:
Houses That Can Save The World by Courtenay Smith & Sean Topham
50 Lessons to Learn from Frank Lloyd Wright by Aaron Betsky and Gideon Fink Shapiro
The Creative Act by Rick Rubin
Regeneration Ending the climate crisis in one generation. By Paul Hawkin
Listening:
On Being: with Krista Tippett, Episode 1,097
Janine Beynus - Biomimicry, an Operating Manual for Earthlings
The Rich Roll Podcast: Rich Roll, Episode 750
ROLL ON: Travel In the Age of Climate Change
One Planet Climate Change, Politics, Sustainability Solutions, Circular Economy
MAX RICHTER - Award Winning Composer, Pianist, Environmentalist
If you have some wonderfully inspiring places, experiences, reads or listens of your own you’d like to share, I would love to hear about them.
Thank you for joining me here.