ASL Tour of ANIMAL [a listening gym]

Join Pioneer Works for a ASL tour of ANIMAL [a listening gym], a sensory-intensive environment that renders the body a conduit for sound. Conceived by artist and composer Ash Fure in collaboration with architect Xavi L. Aguirre (stock-a-studio), the installation riffs on the spatial and behavioral logics of gyms, reimagining athletic equipment as a series of sonic sculptures activated through friction, pressure, and movement. The tour will be guided by Jeremy Lee Stone and Nic Annette Miller.

About the Guides

Jeremy Lee Stone is an educator, cultural consultant, and advocate whose work bridges the worlds of art, film, and inclusion. As an educator, he inspires audiences to explore American Sign Language as both a vibrant language and a powerful form of human connection, fostering greater understanding of Deaf culture and the arts. Stone has collaborated with leading filmmakers, artists, and institutions to advance authentic Deaf representation and inclusive storytelling.

Nic Annette Miller is an artist, designer, and cultural producer whose work stretches across mediums to enhance visual storytelling. Miller’s speciality in print, media, and design with a social practice has led to extensive experience producing educational programs and research projects with a variety of arts organizations, productions, museums, and university institutions. Passionate about expanding access to the arts, Miller develops projects and programs that include diverse perspectives, stemming from her multilingual background, to foster meaningful dialogue across communities.