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< Back Among Quiet Peaks Moore Family Trust Gallery Mark Jeffrey Santos Artist Mark Jeffrey Santos creates works that transport viewers into surreal and whimsical landscapes, far away from the stresses of reality. His muted, earth-toned fantastical scenes are marked by dreamlike instances, such as larger-than-life creatures, a cast of peculiar characters, and fantastical natural landscapes. Among Quiet Peaks demonstrates Santos’ ability to draw from his own experiences and influences in order to create whimsical and placid environments. Along with warm backdrops bathed in serenity, objects such as Japanese Kabuki masks and kimonos are some of the many motifs that call to cultural imagery important to the artist. Each painting is an individual instance, a unique tableau, in the world that Santos has built out. IMAGE CREDIT: Mark Jeffrey Santos, Flock of Fish (detail), Oil on canvas, 2025 Courtesy of Thinkspace Projects Previous Next

Founded in Hawaii, POW!WOW! is a series of global events that celebrates culture, music and art. Antelope Valley has joined in with its set of murals. Pow! Wow! AV Map Pow! Wow! AV Blog 2020 POW! WOW! Antelope Valley returns for our third year this coming September 5 through September 12 in Lancaster, California. International and area muralists will adorn the walls of the city, adding to the 31 murals and installations created during the 2016 and 2018 editions of the festival. Founded in Hawaii, back in 2010, POW! WOW! is a series of global events that celebrate culture, music and art. We are excited to share with the Antelope Valley community the art of twelve amazing creatives this coming September. Taking part will be Allison Bamcat, Carlos Mendoza, Carlos Ramirez, Casey Weldon, Chloe Becky, Gustavo Rimada, Huntz Liu, Kim Sielbeck, Manuel Zamudio, MJ Lindo, Spenser Little, and Victoria Cassinova. As the new murals come to life, be sure to explore our existing murals and installations from Aaron De La Cruz, Amandalynn, Amir Fallah, Amy Sol, Andrew Hem, Andrew Schoultz, Bumblebeelovesyou, Carly Ealey, Christopher Konecki, Dan Witz, David Flores, Ekundayo, Emily Ding, Hueman, Isaac Cordal, Jeff Soto, Julius Eastman, Kris Holladay, Lauren YS, Mark Dean Veca, Meggs, Michael Jones, Mikey Kelly, MOUF, Nuri Amanatullah, Scott Listfield, Spenser Little, Super A, Tina Dille, and Tran Nguyen. For the safety of the artists and the general public and in compliance with the Los Angeles County Health Department’s COVID-19 protocols, we will not be holding any public events during POW!WOW! AV. While the expansion of the Antelope Valley’s outdoor museum is exciting and visiting the murals offer some escape for all that have been trapped indoors these past several months, we ask that you wear a mask while touring the new murals as they come to life. Please respect the artists’ working space and safety by keeping well away from their work zone and do not distract them with conversation. We thank you in advance for your understanding and support. The Lancaster Museum of Art and History is dedicated to strengthening awareness, enhancing accessibility and igniting the appreciation of art, history and culture in the Antelope Valley through dynamic exhibitions, innovative educational programs, creative community engagement and a vibrant collection that celebrates the richness of the region. Thinkspace Projects was founded in 2005; now in LA’s Culver City Arts District, the gallery has garnered an international reputation as one of the most active and productive exponents of the New Contemporary Art Movement. Maintaining its founding commitment to the promotion and support of its artists, Thinkspace has steadily expanded its roster and diversified its projects, creating collaborative and institutional opportunities all over the world. Made possible due to the support and sponsorship of the Lancaster Museum of Art and History and Thinkspace Projects from Los Angeles, California. Special thanks to the City of Lancaster, Destination Lancaster, The BLVD Association, Signs & Designs, and all who help bring POW! WOW! AV to life. For further details please check www.lancastermoah.org and www.powwowworldwide.com Spanish language interviews from Pow!Wow! 2020 Artists MEET THE ARTISTS Allison Bamcat @allisonbamcat Gustavo RImada @ARTE_DE_GUSTAVO__ Carlos Mendoza @chuckvalleys Huntz Liu @HuntzHuntz Carlos Ramirez @c.ramirez2323 Manuel Zamudio @RAID_33 Casey Weldon @Caseyweldon MJ Lindo @MjLindo Chloe Becky @elsiethecowww Spenser Little @spenserlittleart Kim Sielbeck @Kimsielbeck Victoria Cassinova @VCassinova

Alex Kim < Back Untitled-AK By Alex Kim Today, I felt the most painful experience of my life; I felt a sudden pinch on my spine, followed by a feeling - somehow both hot and cold at the same time - that shot up from my legs and went all the way to the top of my head. No part of my body was unaffected. Something massive had grabbed me. I was terrified. But it’s ok. Because immediately afterwards, I saw the most beautiful thing. When the awful tendrils released me, I felt something else grab my body. Something softer and more gentle. When I looked up, I faced the most wonderful creature. Her eyes, the most vibrant shade of blue that made the cloudless sky pale in comparison, looked down upon me with such a benevolent expression that my body surged with a tenderness and comfort I have never felt before. The creature opened her mouth and released a melodic tone. It looked as though she was communicating to the creature that had picked me up. Reprimanding it for the brutish way it had treated me, no doubt. “So this is what it had all for,” I thought to myself, “The pain must have been some sort of test, and I was lucky enough to pass.” The beautiful creature took me to what I assume was her home. I watched as she filled a long container with water, and when it was half-full, she gently laid me down in it. Can you believe it? I hardly knew her, but she sacrificed a part of her own home and extended it to me. I gushed with adoration and tried to express my gratitude with a movement of my arms, but it was still impossible to move. As I struggled, another one of my petals fell off, looking slightly darker and less vibrant than I remembered. I feel tired now, weaker. But I have never been happier. I love her. I think she feels the same. Previous Next

Martin Bozikovic < Back Untitled-MB By Martin Bozikovic June 16, 2026 I believe my research is getting close to my goal. I’ve realized that the artificial brain that I give my subjects is not large enough in capacity to emulate the brain of a human. I feel as though my technology is far too limited to achieve a grandiose goal like this, one that has no real purpose… but I must continue my research. For the sake of the plants. Perhaps the purpose of this experiment lies more in their own survival than something that should be tested on. But even still, the results are so mind-numbingly disappointing that it becomes more and more difficult to continue this experiment. June 19, 2026 Some of the subjects seem promising. There is a cactus that seems to be dealing with the implants well. Some of the other plants melted on contact with this newfound power. Perhaps their bodies are too underdeveloped for this kind of science. It is difficult to imagine what a conscious plant would act like, given that it cannot emotions in the same way we humans can. I can only hope that they will respond to what is told to them. The cactus seems to notice when it is spoken to, and I had Jerry speak to it from different angles to see if it produced different reactions. Upon analyzing its bodies, the activity in the plant cells was much higher for a short period of time immediately after it was spoken to. This activity was found in areas that were towards the angle from which my colleague spoke to it. I believe this is the start of a breakthrough. June 22, 2026 It seems as though only certain types of plants will be able to physically handle the processes that we are subjecting them to. It seems that flowers and other delicate plants cannot handle these processes, perhaps due to their frail and thin leaves and stems. Thicker plants, such as small trees and, of course, cacti, seem to be able to withstand these conditions better. I will have to heavily modify the plant’s body in order to get a level of consciousness that responds in a meaningful way. Because the process calls for an implant of a massive memory drive, which itself is connected to a computer, I will need to create small stimulus programs to test on the plant. Perhaps I can subject the plant to small amounts of pain and record its reaction. This must be done with caution, however, as the plant is likely already suffering through its current condition, and any more could potentially kill it. June 29th, 2026 The plant is beginning to respond to the stimulus programs. I believe that with further development of these programs and some sort of mobile aid for the plants, they could become as conscious as a human. This will aid their survival rates as they will be able to move and understand when they are in danger, in addition to potentially revealing its defensive tactics when necessary. Previous Next

Previously known as POW!WOW! Antelope Valley, Antelope Valley Walls™ is returning with a bang for its fourth installment September 11-17 as international and local talent adorn the community with vibrant murals throughout the Antelope Valley. Since 2016, Antelope Valley Walls™ has brought international and local artists to the Antelope Valley, adding more than 70 vibrant murals across the community between 2016 and 2024. The 2026 installment will introduce 10 new murals between October 11-17, expanding the growing collection throughout the region. Stay tuned as we gear up to celebrate 10 years of Antelope Valley Walls™. Don't miss the Antelope Valley Walls 10th Anniversary Exhibition at MOAH:CEDAR, opening August 1, 2026! MEET THE ARTISTS Download Mural Map 2024 2022 2020 2018 2016 Animalitoland AQMNI Lori Antoinette Paul Campos Ken Flewellyn GoopMassta Koko & Nuri Christopher Minsal Brandon Singleton STATE Daniel Toledo Brandon Thompson & Deidre Hathor Edwin Vasquez Allison Bamcat Chloe Becky Victoria Cassinova Christopher Konecki MJ Lindo Spenser Little Huntz Liu Carlos Mendoza Carlos Ramirez Kim Sielbeck Brandon Thomspon Casey Weldon Manuel Zamudio Bumblebeelovesyou Mark Dean Veca Doctor Eye & Fishe One David Flores Kris Holladay Michael Jones Meggs & Miya MOUF Andrew Schoultz * Yoskay Yamamoto Nuri Amanatullah Aaron De La Cruz Tina Dille Emily Ding Julius Eastman Carly Ealey Ekundayo Amir Fallah Andrew Hem Mikey Kelly Scott Listfield MOUF Tran Nguyen Amy Sol Jeff Soto Super A Brandon Thomspon Lauren YS Lori Antoinette Sean Banister Jayson Bascos Chloe Becky Lily Brick Ben Brough Tina Dille Yolanda Glass Amandalynn Grazier Koko + Nuri Christopher Konecki & Carly Ealey Spenser Little Carlos Mendoza Christopher Minsal Vojislav Radovanović Kim Sielbeck Sasha Swedlund & MamaWisdom Brandon Thomspon

Sarah Valdez Ocampo < Back Fighting Against Weakness (A slightly dying) Zebra Haworthia By Sarah Valdez Ocampo Somewhere I can no longer remember, the warm breeze, the warm sun, and the feeling of being wanted and not forgotten. A disappointment is what I’ve realized I have become. Never the glowing green color desired but the dull, miserable brown. Weakness, though my rough texture is still intact, the want and need to break and fall apart will remain inside—momentary things such as the sun, a warm glowing light that brings me a moment of happiness. The desert or so-called home has brought many emotions, never quite sad but never fully happy, a hint of anger suppressed enough to the point where it becomes numb for a second before feeling the weakness hit once again. I am not fully myself, I resemble others, yet I am entirely alone. A single stem that has been separated and taken. However, I have not realized if my growth has stopped due to not being cared for or if I am just born this way—another singular disappointment. There are moments when I feel cared for, even if it’s just water being poured into my uncomfortable and dry soil or being brought inside to feel the heat and joy of others. When I have been placed back outside, I weakly sense the bipolar weather of this peculiar area. One moment it is hot, and the sun shines so brightly that I think it could be a fantastic day, but that feeling rapidly comes crashing down when the clouds cover up the warm light, and the coldness begins to strike, making me once again discouraged. The summer is what I long for, though I am not sure I can make it till then. I long for the heat that reminds me of home, a lapse of memory. I need the warm breeze and the attention I will receive as soon as I’ve been noticed. I want to regain my bright green color, I want to remain happy, and I want to feel loved and wanted. Sometimes it’s okay not to feel okay. Previous Next

2008 < View Public Art Projects The Musical Road 2008 Permanent Art Project In September, 2008, Honda Motor Company constructed a musical road on Avenue K, between 60th Street West and 70th Street West as part of their Honda Civic ad campaign. After several complaints from local residents, the street was then paved over to alleviate the nuisance that it created. However, after much public interest, the Lancaster City Council decided to reconstruct the road and relocate it to a more remote location on Avenue G, between 30th Street West and 40th Street West. Both projects used the same melodic line from Rossini’s William Tell Overture. However, possibly due to miscalculations during the engineering process, the melodic intervals are quite different than the actual tune, while the rhythmic patterns are accurate. This is the first musical road to be constructed in the United States, and is only one of a few located in the entire world.

back to list Amy Sol Amy Sol spent her childhood years in Korea then moved to Las Vegas, NV where she currently lives and works. Though the style of her work is greatly influenced by a combination of manga, folk-art, vintage illustration and modern design, she remains a self taught artist. She has dedicated many years of her life mixing pigments and mediums to achieve a unique color palette of subtly muted tones. The artist works intuitively from the beginning to end of each piece, with the intent that each painting’s theme or message can be interpreted subjectively. Within these delicate works, you may often find whimsical landscapes populated with exotic plants, animal and females… Amongst the expressions of each character are notions of peaceful reflection and a sense of companionship.

2021 < View Public Art Projects Paleolithic Herd by Devin Thor 2021 Permanent Art Project Devin Thor presents three pieces from his raw, unique stone works that make extinct paleolithic creatures live again as a life-size sculptural herd. The use of material makes these flat works fascinating in texture as well as image. In the use of color (russet, gold, brown) and material (sandstone, rebar, and found/discarded materials), they appear as if they arose from the earth itself. The herd, which includes a buck, a doe, and a fawn, makes extinct creatures live again. Seeming tribal in nature, their beautiful simplicity serves as an elegy to the losses of the past, and a pristine prayer for a better future. According to Thor, his paleolithic creatures are “ a homage to our prehistoric ancestors, but also an exploration of the global influence of humans on our environment…” adding that “modern humans have modified the planet and now must take on a stewardship role, otherwise we might face extinction ourselves.” Thor is a geologist as well as an artist, which is likely a reason for his choice of material. The rough brown surface creates an elegant but primal visual perspective, representing a tribute to the beings themselves and the land where they once roamed. His minimal approach is relatable with an easily recognizable shape and universal figures that open the world of the past with hope for tomorrow. A poignant reminder that despite the bulk and weighty purpose of these beings, they were too fragile to survive in the end representing a cautionary tale for the preservation of many species including our own.

1. The Bell X-2 Starbuster was a rocket-powered, swept-wing research aircraft designed to investigate the structural effects of aerodynamic heating as well as stability and control effectiveness at high speeds and altitudes. The program was developed jointly in 1945 by Bell Aircraft Corporation, the U.S. Air Force and the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) to explore aerodynamic problems of supersonic flight and to expand the speed and altitude regimes obtained with the earlier X-1 series of research aircraft.. 2. Convair F-102 Delta Dagger on ramp at Edwards Air Force Base. The Delta Dagger was part of the backbone of the United States Air Force's air defenses in the late 1950s. Entering service in 1956, its main purpose was to intercept invading Soviet strategic bomber fleets during the Cold War. 3. Air Force test pilot Arthur "Kit" Murray, posing in front of the Douglas X-3 Stiletto at Edwards Air Force Base, 1956. Murray was the first test pilot to be permanently assigned to Muroc Army Air Field (later, Edwards Air Force Base). Other test pilots, such as Captain Chuck Yeager, were assigned to Wright Field and traveled to Muroc as necessary. •Bell X-2 Starbuster •Convair YF-102 Delta Dagger on ramp at Edwards Air Force Base •Air Force test pilot Arthur "Kit" Murray posing in front of the Douglas X-3 Stiletto 1/1 1. Bell X-2 Starbuster, c. 1955 Photographic Print 2012.999.54 MOAH Permanent Collection Gift of Edwards Air Force Base (AFFTC-HO) 2. Convair YF-102 Delta Dagger on ramp at Edwards Air Force Base, 1955 Photographic Print 2012.999.45 MOAH Permanent Collection Gift of Edwards Air Force Base (AFFTC-HO) 3. Air Force test pilot Arthur "Kit" Murray posing in front of the Douglas X-3 Stiletto, 1956 Photographic Print 2012.999.47.01 MOAH Permanent Collection Gift of Edwards Air Force Base (AFFTC-HO) 1. The Bell X-2 Starbuster was a rocket-powered, swept-wing research aircraft designed to investigate the structural effects of aerodynamic heating as well as stability and control effectiveness at high speeds and altitudes. The program was developed jointly in 1945 by Bell Aircraft Corporation, the U.S. Air Force and the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) to explore aerodynamic problems of supersonic flight and to expand the speed and altitude regimes obtained with the earlier X-1 series of research aircraft.. 2. Convair F-102 Delta Dagger on ramp at Edwards Air Force Base. The Delta Dagger was part of the backbone of the United States Air Force's air defenses in the late 1950s. Entering service in 1956, its main purpose was to intercept invading Soviet strategic bomber fleets during the Cold War. 3. Air Force test pilot Arthur "Kit" Murray, posing in front of the Douglas X-3 Stiletto at Edwards Air Force Base, 1956. Murray was the first test pilot to be permanently assigned to Muroc Army Air Field (later, Edwards Air Force Base). Other test pilots, such as Captain Chuck Yeager, were assigned to Wright Field and traveled to Muroc as necessary.

2nd Floor Mural Custom Aerospace Mural Curated by the Lancaster Museum of Art & History 1/1 1 - Ninety-Nine Womens Flight Group, 1932 Photographic Print 2012.999.48 MOAH Permanent Collection Gift of Edwards Air Force Base (AFFTC-HO) Amelia Earhart being greeted at the United Airport in Burbank, CA on July 3, 1932 by women pilots from the Ninety-Nines Flight Group, L-R: Pancho Barnes, Elizabeth McQueen (founder of the Women’s International Association of Aeronautics), Amelia Earhart (completed the first solo crossing of the Atlantic by a woman in 1932), Clema Granger, Elizabeth Kelly Inwood, Gladys O’Donnell, Janet Roberts, Mildred Morgan, Valentine Sprague. All except McQueen were registered pilots. 2 - Jackie Cochran and Chuck Yeager, 1962 Photographic Print 2012.999.62 MOAH Permanent Collection Gift of Edwards Air Force Base (AFFTC-HO) Jacqueline "Jackie" Cochran owner of Jacqueline Cochran Cosmetics, who became a world-class competitive pilot, was the woman to break the sound barrier, she flew a Northup T-38 with Chuck Yeager flying beside her. She also designed the first oxygen mask. 3 - USAF Aircraft being flown by Iven C. Kincheloe Photographic Print 2012.999.63 MOAH Permanent Collection Gift of Edwards Air Force Base (AFFTC-HO) 4 - Thomas C. McMurtry Photographic Print 2012.999.64.01 MOAH Permanent Collection Gift of Edwards Air Force Base (AFFTC-HO) Thomas McMurtry was a former U.S. Navy pilot and Lockheed Corporation consultant before joining NASA in 1967. McMurtry was Associate Director for Operations at NASA Dryden from July 27, 1998, and also served as Dryden's acting Chief Engineer from February, 1999 until his retirement. In 1982, McMurtry received the Iven C. Kincheloe Award from the Society of Experimental Test Pilots for his contributions as project pilot on the AD-1 Oblique Wing program. In 1998 he was named as one of the honorees of the Lancaster, CA, ninth Aerospace Walk of Honor ceremonies. In 1999 he was awarded the NASA Distinguished Service Medal. 5 - Convair YF-102 Delta Dagger at Edwards Air Force Base, 1955 Photographic Print 2012.999.45 MOAH Permanent Collection Gift of Edwards Air Force Base (AFFTC-HO) 6 - USAF test pilot Robert A. (“Bob”) Hoover Photographic Print 2012.999.61 MOAH Permanent Collection Gift of Edwards Air Force Base (AFFTC-HO) 7 - NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) Photographic Print 2012.999.60 MOAH Permanent Collection Gift of Edwards Air Force Base (AFFTC-HO) 8 - William John "Pete" Knight Photographic Print 2012.999.55.02 MOAH Permanent Collection Gift of Edwards Air Force Base (AFFTC-HO) William John “Pete” Knight, who holds world record for flight speed in a winged vehicle, graduated from the Air Force Experimental Flight Test Pilot at EAFB in 1958. After more than sixteen flights in the X-15A-2, Knight became one of five people to earn astronaut wings by flying an airplane into space. 9 - Chuck Yeager and Kit Murray shaking hands in front of an X-1A Photographic Print 2012.999.65.01 MOAH Permanent Collection Gift of Edwards Air Force Base (AFFTC-HO)

back to list Darcy Yates The bustling city inspires Yates artwork. Her aesthetic is line, shape, color and pattern. She associates colors and shape with emotion. As she grew as an artist she started to understand the values of these simple fundamental forms. She uses color, shape and line in each of her pieces to convey these emotions. Photographs are a dominant feature in most of her artwork because she loves the raw emotion it conveys. Yates work is gritty, colorful and embodies the essence of soul and imagination.