Seafoam Palace- Detroit, Michigan // 2012 - 2020 - current

Currently under construction, SEAFOAM PALACE was to be a museum that explores the nature of curiosity and wonder. It is part restoration project and part creative endeavor. The interdisciplinary project is currently spearheaded by a group of artists, writers, filmmakers, sociologists, engineers, historians and more (including Burning Man co-founder John Law and Julia Solis of The Dark Passage) in Detroit. The historic building had been purchased and now the team behind Seafoam Palace is hoping to restore and repair it—since it's been vacant for over 20 years and in desperate need of some attention. As a modern 'Wunderkammer', the museum's exhibitions will encourage visitors to investigate their own sense of the marvelous while playing with the frontiers of art, science, history and adventure. What are the new realms from which we bring back our mysterious artifacts, what are the puzzles that enchant us? In addition to creative interpretations, the museum will offer workshops and programming to examine these ideas in media such as photography, audio and publishing.

The museum building is on the National Register of Historic Places on Detroit's east side. Fundraising activities are currently underway to complete renovations.

I was invited to be a member and collaborator, help work on the building and keep a studio within. During my time at Seafoam I built the sign using reclaimed wood, old signage and pressed tin. As well as created installations throughout, stayed in the studio and made many a project during my time there.

** Seafoam palace has since been lost to time.. but in it’s age it was mysterious wonderment and magic filled. The next iteration is on the way…