The inaugural AJIS will be mapped out by the DJ and life partnership of Carina Cha and Alan Watt, as a constellation of ambient, leftfield beats, and exhilarating electronic experimentalism combine for a somatic listening experience. Carina DJs under the name in.fluence for her show on Freeform Portland radio, and Alan is a longtime vinyl collector, veteran selector, and member of the Passenger Seat Records team.
The musical program by Carina Cha and Alan Watt will be accompanied by a projection of “kinetic paintings” by artist, educator, and designer Michael Cina.
Artwork by Michael Cina
About A Journey Into Sound
A Journey Into Sound is the gallery’s night time, immersive listening program, a collaboration with guest selectors on an extended sound system experience. Playing at the intersection of chill-out room looseness and deep-listening concentration, DJs guide a heady musical journey.
About Carina Cha & Alan Watt
Carina Cha blends her background in the arts and journalism with a lifelong passion for music and inner healing work. Exploring this intersection of culture and healing, Carina is inspired by how sound and texture can shape experience.
Alan Watt has been DJing for over 20 years, sharing tracks in places like San Francisco and Portland. He focuses on thoughtful selections and creating environments for people to enjoy.
Photograph by Ryan Garber
Visiting Mono Space
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