THE SPACE BARN

In 2019, I picked up a brush to cover a ceiling crack—and never stopped. What began as a weekend project became The Space Barn: part art studio, part immersive installation, part third space.

It’s where I blend my background in experience design with my love of light, play, and personal expression. These days, I’m exploring how small, strange, wonderful things—like glowing jellyfish, shifting paintings, and rent-the-runway-style hats—can help us feel more present, connected, and alive.

Over nearly 10,000 hours, the barn has grown into a living artwork of its own. Visitors leave their thumbprints to become part of its glowing walls—another artist adding their mark. No two people experience it the same way. Some notice the details, some notice the light, some just smile. And sure, it’s not for everyone—but all walk out knowing they’ve been part of something that can’t be repeated. In late 2023, I began creating work that could live outside the barn as well.

Whether a hat, a sculpture, a mask, a painting, a lamp, or a found object, my art lives in three phases—ambient light, UV black light, and glow-in-the-dark. What begins as one piece becomes three distinct experiences, depending on the light we bring to it. Photographs reveal textures and surprises even the eye can miss, making each encounter participatory and unique.

For me, these transformations mirror the layers we all carry: the surfaces we show, the textures we keep hidden, and the afterglow that lingers. I call this 3-Phase Luminism—less a technique than an invitation to pause, look again, and find the glow that was always there.

And if you ever want to visit, please do. If you drive by and the garage door’s open—and it looks like a UFO rave is in full swing (smoke, lasers, questionable hats)—don’t be shy. That just means the lights are on and the weird is working. Come on in!!!