About

Arianna Davalos is an artist interested in creating new situations, experiences, and interactions for a new world.

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When I was younger, we’d make zines and trade them. We’d get pen pals and send them care packages. We’d play pretend. We’d bake tarts and eat them late at night in darkened playgrounds. We danced  until we were wet with sweat, took pictures of each other and developed them in the bathroom. We silk-screened posters for our friends’ bands and held shows in the basement. We could do anything with nothing, and give it all away.

Now, everything is about money. Money to eat, money to sleep, money to make, money to hang out, money to have friends, money exist and succeed, and impress your parents.

I want my old world back. I’m starting a secret cafe. I’m walking as far as I can walk. I’m turning off my TV, and baking pies for strangers. I’m having a potluck and anyone is invited. I’m building a shanty, a tree house, and a fort and start a bed and breakfast. I’m planting some herbs and making home remedies. I’m thinking about what I can do for you; what we can do for each other. I am your friend. And I want to make something just for you.

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