Blog focused on artists who examine, move over, look at, work with, journey on, use metaphorically, or create new connections to water, rivers, lakes, oceans, or boats.
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Wes Modes
Introducing the Works On Water Blog

My name is Wes Modes and I'm the newly-minted editor of the Works On Water blog…

Introducing the Works On Water Blog

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The Verge: How street artist Swoon creates life-size dreamlike worlds

Swoon, born Caledonia Curry, has been experimenting and challenging herself for almost 20 years. Since studying at Pratt Institute, she’s been creating massive installations for galleries as well as engaging in humanitarian efforts.

The ‘Methodical Romance’ of Bas Jan Ader, the Artist Who Set Sail and Never Returned

Ten months after Ader waved goodbye one last time, his boat Ocean Wave was discovered off the coast of Ireland. It was still bobbing in the sea, but it was broken down and partly submerged in water. Some food and four forms of identification for Ader were found on board, but otherwise the boat was eerily empty.