Said goodbye to @simonsixou and @iris.lacoudre today – the last of our work trade residents for the season. Simon and Iris were all-around-great – and very good natured about the high temperatures these last few weeks. (work trade apartments don't have AC ) Best of all they designed and built much needed covers for the compost bin. The covers should help cut down on rodent population which will in turn help with rattlesnake situation.

Super stoked to have @machine_in_hand back in the weaving studio this week!

Feeling home.

We're excited to announce that #highdeserttestsites next big event is happening this October 21-22 in and around Joshua Tree! Co-curated by #AramMoshayedi and #SohrabMohebbi, HDTS 2017 will include artist projects, a multi-speaker symposium (with live music!), and an exhibition of our 15 year history; all part of a weekend long desert adventure. To receive updates follow @highdeserttestsites

Loom repair of the day… oof. (what's this piece called anyway?)

It's that time again – I believe that the postcard with the sunset is new this year… #romanceofthewest

Jonathan Griffin just wrote a really nice piece about A-Z West and the Experimental Living Cabins for @cultured_mag – link in their bio! ( by @lyonsarah)

My grandmother's painting of her ranch in El Centro in my first house in Brooklyn (A-Z East) – which I still own and visit several times a year – spending time here is always a total "coming home" experience on so many levels.

"Concrete Realities" – Two person show with Tom Burr at #Bortolami, New York. So great working with two people who I admire and respect so much! @burrtomburr and @stefaniabortolami

A-Z East