THE ALMANAC
The latest news, fresh inspiration, and insightful curiosities from the minds of the Farmhands.
Artist Partner: Alexis Gerard
Meet Alexis Gerard, a longtime Artist Partner and an acclaimed photographer who divides his time between San Francisco and France. Alexis invites us into his creative world, where projects unfold across years, sometimes decades, guided by patience, curiosity, and a deep connection to the right moment.
Artist Spotlight: Lisa Penz
This month, we asked Artist Partner Lisa Penz to share a glimpse into her creative world. She speaks about bold beginnings, the quiet evolution of a piece, her deep connection to the sea, and the journey of turning emotion into art.
Artist Spotlight: Donna Giraud
We asked Donna about her creative process, the inspiration behind her work, and the lessons she’s learned as an artist. From the textured layers of her paintings to the personal journey that shapes them, her art is a reflection of resilience, intuition, and growth.
Artist Spotlight: Sarah Lesher
Meet Sarah Lesher, an artist partner and multidisciplinary creator whose work spans from precise printmaking to spontaneous explorations in painting, ceramics, hemp, and stone.
Artist Spotlight: Jordan Martins
Explore the creative world of Jordan Martins, an artist whose dynamic, layered process merges collage, digital printing, and painting into captivating visual experiences. From his ongoing 'Phenotypes' series—unique collages crafted on a flatbed scanner and reimagined as archival prints and painted canvases—to his thoughtful approach to balancing art, teaching, and family life, Martins invites us into his introspective journey.
Artist Spotlight: Leslie Adkins
In conversation with Art + Curatorial Advisor Mariana Rivera, Farmboy's Artist Partner Leslie Adkins discusses how she began her artist practice, the narratives driving her figurative pieces that embrace the healing power of nature – particularly for the Black community – and the importance of diverse representation and inclusion in the art world.
Artist Spotlight: Annie Briard
In conversation with Art & Curatorial Coordinator Mariana Rivera, Vancouver-based expanded photography artist Annie Briard shares more about her ecology-inspired practice and her recent collaboration with us for the luxury multifamily development One Burrard Place.
Artist Spotlight: Monica Gilles-BringsYellow
Montana-based Indigenous artist Monica Gilles-BringsYellow shares more about her evolving practice, the importance of storytelling in her work, and her process in her largest commission to date for Montage Big Sky.
Art Fair Highlights: ZonaMaco, Mexico City
Three artists from around the world – each with a distinct style and practice. A personal review written by Mariana Rivera, Art & Curatorial Coordinator.
Artist Spotlight: Christopher Derek Bruno
In conversation with Art + Curatorial Manager Laura Beshears, Atlanta-born Christopher Derek Bruno goes in depth on his first healthcare commission for the Piedmont Atlanta Hospital’s art program.