About the Designers
Miki Iwasaki’s childhood obsession with making and building objects eventually led him to pursue a career in architecture. He attended California State Polytechnic University in Pomona California, spent a year at the Kyushu Institute of Design in Fukuoka, Japan and received his Masters in Architecture from the Harvard Graduate School of Design in Cambridge, Massachusetts. His architectural experience includes work in New York, Los Angeles, and San Diego firms, and spans a variety of project types including residential, office, restaurant, retail and gallery work. Throughout his academic and early professional years, Miki remained dedicated to his own art projects and furniture designs. Miki’s interests and skills constantly expand in the field of architecture, art and design as he pushes himself to explore new materials, methods and projects. Miki is currently adjunct faculty at Woodbury University San Diego, School of Architecture and runs a design and fabrication studio in Barrio Logan. He has completed numerous permanent national public art installations and his work has been featured in local, national and international press publications.
Jason Xavier Lane is a designer, craftsman, partner in the award-winning design team Bells & Whistles, and principal of JXL Studio. The son of two artist/draftspersons, Jason was studying philosophy when he left school to become a founding member of the experimental-aktionist group ADRV (1987-1999). Learning from developing the gesamtkunstwerk of ADRV, he transitioned from being a touring performer and began to immerse himself in the world of design and the craft of woodworking. He went on to produce custom furniture, architectural elements and stage props for a select clientele, most notably Dita von Tesse. This led to an invitation to join Bells & Whistles and the development of a fruitful collaboration producing many award-winning and published hand-made interiors. In his most recent venture, JXL studio, he has created a hands-on atelier dedicated to designing and building sculptural objects and interiors in the applied art tradition, inspired by subtle forms of modern architecture and the cinematic visuals of masters like Kubrick and Fellini.
About Mingei International Museum
Mingei International Museum collects, preserves and exhibits “art of the world, art of the people,” including folk art, craft and design from all eras and cultures. A non-profit institution funded by individuals and community support, the Museum offers inspiring exhibitions and diverse educational programs to more than 100,000 visitors a year. Institutional support for Mingei International Museum is provided by the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture. At the heart of Mingei are stunning exhibitions of folk art, design and craft that exude human creativity and spirit. While our Balboa Park museum is temporarily closed for a major renovation, Mingei remains open for business with pop-up exhibitions, maker events and installations happening across the region, expanding the Museum's potential for collaboration and adding new perspectives. mingei.org
About Installations at the Station
Artists were invited to submit proposals that use art to transform the monochromatic, rigid former military base into a creative place that reflects the historic and cultural vibrancy of the San Diego-Baja border region. 36 proposals were submitted to the committee and reviewed on criteria related to innovation, community engagement, whether the project showcased the history of San Diego, enhanced the dignity of the site and added to the creative hub of the ARTS DISTRICT. In addition, the panel looked at authenticity, creativity, budget and experience. NTCF budgeted 60k for the Installations at the Station program. Three projects were selected for final commissioning and will be on exhibit from a few weeks to many months.
About ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station
ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station is San Diego’s largest Arts & Cultural District located in historic buildings at the former Naval Training Center in the Liberty Station neighborhood, near Downtown on San Diego Bay. With 100 park-like acres, the ARTS DISTRICT is home to nearly 120 museums and galleries, artist studios, dance companies, fine dining, creative retail and other organizations that showcase San Diego’s creative community and provide innovative experiences for the public. artsdistrictlibertystation.com
About NTC Foundation
NTC Foundation was established in 2000 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit to enrich the lives of San Diegans by renovating this signature community asset and creating, facilitating, and operating ARTS DISTRICT as a 100-acre creative district. Visitors experience the arts, culture, creativity, and cuisine that are the hallmarks of the San Diego region and enjoy innovative experiences in a historic setting at Liberty Station that inspire lives for generations to come. ntcfoundation.org
About Set & Drift
Set & Drift advocates for artists through events, exhibitions, and art placement. Working closely with a curated network of regional and international artists, it connects these artists with clients and develop specific programming to enhance each project's vision. Set & Drift provides creative and logistical support for every phase of a project, from concept to production. The studio has collaborated with partners in the design industry, as well as cultural organizations, to further opportunities for art and design in the Southern California region and beyond.
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