
I am an artist and solarpunk engineer working between technology, speculative design, and field research.
A lifetime of rescuing litter has given me an abundance of materials, inspiring an improvisational art practice that is also an archaeological and spiritual study of modern waste.
With a background in journalism, and cultural/community organizing, I approach each project as a rehearsal for regenerative and mythic ways of living.
✣ Research & Areas of Focus ✻
Environmental Intervention, Ritual
Mirrors as Technology
- Sunlight Infrastructure
- Heliostats and Reflective Sculptures
- The Albedo Principle
- Solar Radiation Management
- Local and Global Waste Distribution
- Belongings, Belonging (Future of Ownership)
- Archaeology of our Modern Lives
Solar (Photovoltaic) Power
- Solar-Powered Art and Culture
- Solarpunk Living
- Biophilic Design
❦ Previous Events ❧
Leda Residency
2018
I organized a residency for five NYC-artists (myself included) in Saranda, Albania – a seaside town where my family has roots.
A Bigger Film Festival
2017
I worked with Newest York to commision short films and sculptural experiments in moviemaking for a film festival in the Lower East side.
I contributed two sculptural pieces and presented the projected works.
Click here to see the full program.
Writings
Aria McManus Milk Magazine (print only)
Pushke/Pow Clog Magazine (print only)
A Mobile Notary Public Newest York
A Very Human Activity Newest York
Will Witnessing Newest York
Minutes of Wasted Hours Newest York
The Walls Have Eyes Newest York
Brooklyn Bars by Bus Newest York
Last Days of August Newest York
Our Perfect Botanical Man Newest York
Last Updated 24.10.31