Kelly Akashi's Art Installation Celebrates Altadena's Recovery Post-Wildfires
Artist Kelly Akashi has created a two-day art installation and performance in Altadena, a suburb of Los Angeles, to celebrate the community's resilience following the devastating Eaton wildfire last year. The event, titled 'Field Set,' took place on the site of Akashi's former home and studio, which were destroyed in the fire. The installation featured salvaged materials from the site, including blackened branches and rusted metal beams, alongside Akashi's hand-blown glass orbs and vases. The event was supported by the nonprofit Los Angeles Nomadic Division (Land) and included a performance by local musicians. Approximately 500 people attended the first day, many of whom had also lost their homes in the blaze. Akashi's work often explores themes of evanescence and the fragility of life, and this installation is a continuation of her artistic exploration. 
