Upcoming
Artful Impact Talk Series
You are invited to the Artful Impact Talk Series! Location: Lifeforce Loft / Ekaterina Art Studio Join us for an evening of creativity, innovation, and transformative conversations about the power of art and its role in shaping a better world. For Who? Impact Artists, philanthropists, changemakers, and creatives. What Will You Learn? How to create a meaningful intersection between art and environmental activism through innovative practices.
Featuring Live Podcast Recordings with Three Inspiring Speakers:
Inanna – An award-winning ARTivist, singer, songwriter, and environmental advocate whose genre-bending music blends ancient rhythms with modern sounds to amplify a message of reverence for Nature. As Head of Development at Better Earth Productions, she merges art and activism, using creative media to speak for the Earth and champion environmental projects.
Kayla Silber – An augmented reality artist and author who seamlessly merges the physical and digital worlds to create mesmerizing art. Her children’s book, Rosie & Raven, combines animation, storytelling, and music to teach mindfulness in an enchanting and interactive way. Kayla’s innovative approach inspires both kids and adults to rediscover the magic in the world around them.
Daniel Thorman – Co-founder of Collidescope Foundation and Los Angeles Climate Week, Daniel has orchestrated over 120 sustainability events with thousands of participants, uniting communities for environmental impact. With a background in global media operations, Daniel’s expertise lies in mobilizing mission-driven organizations for large-scale change.
Past
Storytelling Through New Media (Augmented Reality)
At District 216 in Santa Barbara, Kayla shared how her transformative experience with plant medicine led her to explore new dimensions of creativity, ultimately resulting in the creation of her groundbreaking children's book, Rosie & Raven. She began by showcasing some of her original paintings, which are activated by Augmented Reality software on a device. As the audience watched, these paintings came to life with amazing, intricate, and psychedelic animations, revealing hidden stories and meanings within each piece.
The presentation delved deeper as Kayla talked about how her book was written, and this personal narrative added a profound layer to her work, demonstrating how art and personal growth can intertwine in unexpected ways. She then showcased her book, page by page, with each one triggered by augmented reality animations. The audience was mesmerized by the seamless blend of traditional storytelling and cutting-edge technology, making the book an immersive and interactive experience.
Creative Fridays @ The Kinn
Kayla provided a first look at Rosie & Raven to an audience at the Kinn, a membership network, accelerator and collaborative workspace for conscious entrepreneurs, based in Venice, CA. This impromptu talk detailed her creative process and gave viewers an inside look at her process and inspiration.
Women’s Power Networking
Kayla introduced her new augmented reality children’s book, Rosie & Raven to a women’s networking group in LA. Kayla had an amazing time sharing her personal journey of self-discovery as she took her listeners on a journey though the creation of this magical book. Laughs, tears and snacks were shared by all.