Miles Takes, an artist visiting from the UK, explores the relationship between art, the night sky, and the desert landscape during his BoxoPROJECTS Residency in Joshua Tree. At his upcoming Open Studio event, the community can experience the cosmos through his newest work.
British artist Miles Takes is known for his vibrant, color-rich paintings, which boldly abstract motion, memory, and nature. His work has been exhibited internationally, with solo and group shows in London and Brighton. Now in residence at BoxoPROJECTS, Takes is exploring the beauty of the desert night sky and expanding his practice through sculpture.
Mikes Takes: “One thing that I’ve always been inspired by is the night sky how captivating that is. there’s such a scientific approach to observing it. The goal for me during the residency is to create artistic instruments that encourage people to look at the sky in different ways.”
Drawing inspiration from astronomical tools, Takes is building a sculptural installation that frames the desert landscape by day and reflects the brilliance of the stars by night. He’s also creating abstract wall and ground-mounted pieces that interpret the sky and terrain through fractal and geometric forms crafted from metal and other materials.
The public is invited to an open studio on Saturday, April 26, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at BoxoPROJECTS, 62732 Sullivan Road in Joshua Tree. Experience a chance to meet the artist, view his works in progress, and experience art shaped by the desert sky.
More details and directions can be found at BoxoPROJECTS.com.
