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Eric Gordon is a studio artist of Otis Street Arts Project in Mt.
My surroundings in the DC/Maryland/Virginia region and the natural world in all its forms have
become primary subjects for my photography. When I am out with my camera I love discovering
colors, textures, patterns, shapes, lines and layers that are not immediately apparent, and am
fascinated by how these elements change with the light, seasons, and atmospheric conditions.
For that reason I return again and again to the same places where I find new inspiration with
almost every visit.
My background is in graphic design working primarily with museums and galleries in the
MichaelAngelo Rodriguez (b.1991 Meadowbrook, PA) is a 2018 BFA Fine Art Photography graduate from The Corcoran School of the Arts and Design at George Washington University. He received an A.A Degree from Tidewater Community College in Photography in 2016. His photography employs strategies of time and light to express retrospection and displacement prompted by the catalyst of familial geographic separation. In 2017 he was invited by Mel Chin to be a studio assistant intern during the preparation for his 2018 show All Over the Place at the Queens Museum, Queens, NY.
Known for her colorful and biomorphic imagery, Shana Kohnstamm creates fantastical worlds and alien lifeforms that incite whimsy and wariness, intrigue and hesitation. Whether a sculpture that invites you to touch, or a painting that begs you to look closer, Shana’s work is uniquely engaging.
Dusty Rose was born in Karachi, Pakistan and spent her childhood in Istanbul, Turkey. Her artwork showcases the potpourri of cultures and traditions she has already experienced and anticipation of what she has yet to discover. Each piece is a continuation of her practice, as if the mediums are on a journey with her. Dusty lives and works in DC after completing her degree at the University of Maryland and her work has been included in group exhibitions in the DMV region and internationally in Turkey and Italy, amongst others.
Courtney Applequist is an interdisciplinary artist working in the greater Washington DC area. Pulling from her education & experience in architectural design, her work explores the intersection between art, architecture & the human psyche. She holds a BFA from Baylor University and has exhibited at various juried shows throughout the area, as well as being a included in private collections throughout the US.