make strangers into friends.
see art in real life.
make strangers into friends. see art in real life.
the concept
concept animals is a femme-founded and artist-run publication that fosters art conversation through supportive programming, art guides, show coverage and engaging content.
concept animals was born in April 2020 when Casey Alfstad and Hayley Labrum Morrison joined forces to facilitate a virtual space to celebrate and share contemporary art and creative community.
casey alfstad
Co-founder
Casey Alfstad (she/they) is a new media artist and designer. In their practice Alfstad combines video, projection mapping and sculpture to create hybrid surfaces that highlight the malleability of the future. In design, Alfstad works with artists and institutions to integrate tech-media into creative practices.
hayley labrum morrison
Cofounder
Hayley Labrum Morrison (She/Her), is a painter whose work draws on her experience as a woman raised in Mormonism in Salt Lake City. Morrison has recently shown with Tchotchke Gallery, Co-Lab Projects, Art Room Fort Worth, GoodLuckHaveFun, I Like Your Work, Dougherty Art Center, and Martha’s.
the team
Casey and Hayley are joined by an ever-evolving team of professional creatives to deliver organic perspectives of Contemporary Art to your glowing screen.
A forever thank you to the artists who we have been given the opportunity to connect with and feature via, interviews, art guides, collaboration, and cross media exhibition.
past and current contributors:
Tiffany K. Smith / Interdisciplinary Artist
Christine Gwillim / Art Consultant and Ceramist
Claire Schlaikjer / Animator
Sara Roma / Motion Artist
Ginny Barnes / Librarian and Activist
Jake Webber / Writer
Clarisa Gonzalez /Writer and Artist
GaijinIsn’tPhysical / Video Director and Musician
Taylor Henderson / Fashion Designer
Weatherly Sawyer / Painter
John Duah / Techie and Photojournalist
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