Making Art and Mischief Together
History
If you have ever tried screen printing, you know that it can be impossible to completely remove the traces of previous image(s). Though they don’t impact the function of the silkscreen, these memories of earlier projects can last throughout the life of a single screen. These are Ghost Images.
Ghost Image Designs was born when the long-time housemates and creative co-conspirators Brandi and Aaron participated in Seattle Park(ing) Day on a sunny September day in 2017. Park(ing) Day gives residents the opportunity to transform 2 street-side parking spaces and provide temporary community experiences. They wanted to do something different, and decided to run Ghost Images, a screen-printing station where folks could make their own clothing using provided designs. This left them energized and inspired to create more opportunities to make art in community.
One of the reasons I love the name and idea of Ghost Image Designs is that it reflects my philosophy around what we do. I have been lucky enough to have the opportunity to explore many different kinds of creative self expression. In many ways these experiences have no meaningful impact on how I live day-to-day, but I carry their afterimages around with me. At any time I can step back, wash myself clean of whatever I have been working on, and see how each layer contributes to my whole.
Our goal with this project is to provide people with spaces where they can have the kinds of experiences that they carry with them into the future.
Aaron’s Philosophy
Brandi’s Philosophy
It started with homemade bookmarks and tiny handbound books, secreted in tiny libraries all over town as gifts to strangers - little reminders of the potential for generosity, creativity, and mischief. It grew into regular art events where friends shared skills and stretched creative muscles and made time to craft.
Most of the art (and much of the mischief!) I've had the pleasure of being a part of would not have happened without the talented and creative people who surround me. These events are an opportunity to carve out some time, come together, and make a thing. Come make art with us! Or at least make mischief.