Spores as Holiday Balls of Fun

Ian has been featured in the New York Times this holiday season, featuring his Spores.

From the New York Times: This homage to Surrealism inspired me to check out the works by another artist, Ian Trask, at Recession Art, several blocks away on Clinton Street. Using recycled materials like turquoise yarn and matchsticks, or mustard yarn and dismantled St. Patrick’s Day jewelry, green beads and shamrocks, Mr. Trask turns Christmas balls into conversation pieces ($50). Very downtown.

Check it out here.

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Alumni Interview with The Bowdoin Orient

The transition from a career in science to a full-time artist has taken many years and a lot of hard work. But Ian was able to explore both science and art at his alma matter, Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine.

Bowdoin's student publication, the Bowdoin Orient, took some time to interview Ian and tour his Invisible Dog studio and gallery. Check it out here.

"Soft Mechanics" at Wassaic

Hyperallergic highlighted the 2012 Wassaic Project Summer Festival. Ian built his "Soft Mechanics" installation on a staircase in the old mill. Read about the festival and Ian's piece in Hyperallergic here.

Fashion Shoot

Ian had the pleasure of working with fashion photographer Erika Hokanson, creating artsy sets/backdrops with textiles and cardboard for a clothing line shoot. A behind-the-scenes view below. Check out the final photos here.