Light Hits

Installation view via Cinders Gallery

Kelie Bowman "An Opening" via Cinders Gallery

The duo known as Light Hits, Kelie Bowman and Jessie Rose Vala, have put together a feast for the eyes in their latest exhibition Horus' Daughter. Inspired by the Egyptian Myth of Osiris and Isis, they have shot a 27-minute hyper-sexualized Brooklyn summertime re-telling through live action, animation, and shadow puppetry, all backed by an original moody score. The highlight, though, are costumes and props from the video which have a DIY-McQueen vibe. Also on display are colorful watercolor paintings and drawings that round out this beautiful, dark, twisted fantasy (sorry, that's exactly what it is).

Horus' Daughter is now on view at Cinders Gallery in Williamsburg through August 7th

Ira Glass on Storytelling

Since Musea provides a platform for emerging artists, we thought these words of advice and wisdom from Ira Glass felt appropriate to share. It's boiled down from Current TV's four-part interview with the This American Life host, who riffs on creativity, taste, and how to close the gap between creative ambitions and creative work.

Brea Souders

"French Bed With Moon" via Brea Souders

Brooklyn-based photographer Brea Souders has a truly special eye. Though viewing her somewhat abstract images may require a squint and tilt of the head, it's hardly a confounding or isolating experience. The consistent vibrance and refinement of her vision makes each photo feel like an invitation to distinguish and appreciate her artistic perspective.

"Yellow Paint Samples (creating light post-breakup)" from photo series Constellation via Brea Souders

Souders' work often takes on autobiographical themes, from her heritage to concrete experiences. Above "Yellow Paint Samples (creating light post-breakup)" for example is an ode to the urge to paint her kitchen yellow after ending a six-year relationship with her boyfriend. It's refreshing when an artist is transparent, isn't it?

Souders also has varied publication and fashion photography credits to her name, including New York Magazine, Paste and Vogue Paris.

See more on her website (I especially recommend Islands & Streams, her photo series that recreates scenes from dream journals of well-known figures) or at Pop-Up Show at OpenSpace in Tribeca through the end of July.

Louise Despont

Close-up view of Untitled (Clown 1) via Louise Despont

Expensive art supplies be damned. Brooklyn-based Louise Despont uses antique bank ledgers as her canvas for abstract, intricate pencil drawings. Her more minimal pieces look like architectural plans for some ancient civilization while her more colorful drawings look like ornate geometric carpets. Muted reds, blues, and graphite mimic the faded ink and pencil-stroked account balances of the raw materials. Despont's elegant detail is calming and mesmerizing. See more here.

Dana Tanamachi

via Dana Tanamachi

Graphic designer Dana Tanamachi combines the minimalism and vintage flair that are quintessentially Brooklyn in her custom chalk lettering. She is emerging as the go-to lady for such old-timey signage and is being scooped up by clients from Google to the rest of us everyday Google minions. See a gallery of Tanamachi's work which includes time lapses of their creation.

Ignacio Torres

"This project began from the theory that humans are made of cosmic matter as a result of a stars death. I created imagery that showcased this cosmic birth through the use of dust and reflective confetti to create galaxies."

I love GIFs as high art. These are making my heart sing! See the rest of Torres' project Stellar in all its ethereal glory.