Creative Conditions: Making Space to Imagine w/ Mr. Wash & Peter Shire

Creative Conditions: Making Space to Imagine

As part of The Philosophical Research Society’s series Philosophy of Design, we are proud to host two remarkable Angeleno artists as they discuss what they create, where they create, and how we can all create spaces — inside and out — to bring out our most imaginative selves.

Creative Conditions will open with a screening of two short documentaries. Mr. Wash traces the early days following Mr. Wash’s release from a life sentence after being freed by President Obama in 2016, while Peter: On Fishing shares insights into Shire’s approach to life and art. A conversation between Mr. Wash and Peter Shire moderated by Compton Museum co-founder Abigail Lopez-Byrd will follow, along with an audience Q&A.

This event is in support of Mr. Wash's new book, Artists in Space, featuring studio visits with 20 of L.A.'s most dynamic working artists today. The 200-page hardcover publication showcases how each individual cultivates environments to nurture their own creative expression.

Tickets $10 (in-person event)

All proceeds go towards building the Art By Wash Studio & Community Center in Compton.

photo credit: Joppe Jacob Rog @joppe.jacob.rog

Philosophy of Design Series

This April and May, we celebrate the transformative power of design with a series of events examining the work of influential architects, artists, and designers. We'll explore how their unique philosophies and principles are reflected in their creations—works that not only shaped the way we view the world and experience space but open up new possibilities for ways of living.