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BRIClab 2025-2026 Video Art Artists

A person with short dark hair sits on a white plastic chair on a sandy beach near driftwood and water. They are wearing a black tank top, light blue denim shorts, white socks, and white sneakers. The person has multiple tattoos on their arms and is looking directly at the camera with hands clasped together. The background includes green vegetation, driftwood, and a body of water under a clear sky.

Aika Akhmetova

(They/Them)

Aika Akhmetova (b. 1995 Almaty, Kazakhstan) is an interdisciplinary artist based between New York City and Almaty. Their practice consists of installation, video, and performance exploring intimate corners of being. Interweaving fading memories, kink, queerness and Central Asian traditions Akhmetova’s practice relies on performative action to leave traces of naughtiness behind in any form.   

Akhmetova studied Painting at RISD and holds an MFA in Visual Arts from Columbia University. They’ve had solo exhibitions at Ortega y Gasset Projects in 2023 and A.I.R. Gallery in 2021 and participated in numerous group shows across the US, Central Asia and Europe, including Fondazione Elpis in Milan, Smack Mellon, The Bronx Museum of the Arts, The Jewish Museum in NYC. Akhmetova was a 2025 artist in residence at FIAR and an AIM fellow at The Bronx Museum of the Arts in 2022 and an artist in residence at LMCC Arts Center on Governors Island in 2023. They work as a teaching artist at Harlem School of the Arts and a visiting instructor at Pratt Institute.  

 

Previous Work

A close-up of a sheep eating green plants behind a wire fence on the left side, and a person wearing blue gloves holding freshly picked green leafy vegetables over soil on the right side. The image includes yellow subtitles with the text "[birds chirping][helicopter noise]" and partial text "ake a dream team.

Aika Akhmetova, still from TASKS, 2023-ongoing

Close-up of a sheep's nose and mouth surrounded by green leaves and stems.

Aika Akhmetova, still from TASKS, 2023-ongoing

A person wearing a blue "VOLUNTEER" t-shirt and black pants sits cross-legged on a concrete floor in front of a white wall. They have short hair and are wearing gloves with red stains. In front of them on the floor are some papers. Mounted on the wall behind them are two screens displaying images of a sheep behind a fence and machinery, with subtitles visible. A pair of headphones hangs on the wall to the left of the screens, and a water bottle is placed on the floor to the right.

Aika Akhmetova, Nomadic Pastoralism, performative lecture

Four vintage CRT televisions are displayed on beige pedestals of varying heights in a minimalist gallery space with light-colored walls and a white carpet. One flat-screen monitor leans against the wall, showing a person crouching with tattoos visible on their arms. The ceiling features exposed pipes and track lighting.

Aika Akhmetova, Wolves Don’t Cry, 2021

A shirtless man wearing black gloves and black pants is crawling or climbing on snow-covered ground. The background shows some snow and possibly vegetation. The image is slightly blurred.

Aika Akhmetova, still from Wolves Don’t Cry, 2021

Close-up of a person's mouth showing teeth with a dental retainer wire, partially obscured by green pine needles. The skin around the mouth has freckles and the lighting highlights the lips and teeth.

Aika Akhmetova, still from Wolves Don’t Cry, 2021

A person with short dark hair is lying among numerous red and green apples. They are wearing a black and orange strap around their mouth and have multiple earrings in their left ear. Their eyes are closed, and their face is partially obscured by the apples.

Aika Akhmetova, still from Mom’s Orchard, 2020

A smiling man with short, tousled dark hair wearing a blue t-shirt stands in front of a bar counter. The background features shelves filled with bottles and plastic cups, illuminated by red lighting and a large white and red lampshade above. The overall atmosphere suggests a lively bar or nightclub setting.

Brandon Follick

(He/Him)

Brandon Follick is an actor, writer and stand-up comedian whose work has been featured in New York Magazine, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Overheard NY, Buzzfeed, Betches, and more. He writes for The Onion, The New Yorker, Reductress, and McSweeney’s. He contributed to the essay collection How To Stay Productive When the World is Ending, named one of Vulture’s Best Comedy Books of 2023.

He is a founding write/performer on Going Down with Ella Yurman and has performed in national and international comedy festivals, including New York Comedy Fest, Edinburgh Fringe, and Philly SketchFest. He organizes the DaF writing workshop in partnership with The Onion, teaches at Brooklyn Comedy Collective, and will be a guest faculty speaker at the 2026 Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop. His humor book was a finalist in 2024’s Yes, And Laughter Lab’s Program and he was a quarterfinalist for the 2024 Writers Guild Foundation’s Writers’ Access Program.

Previous Work

A man with short, tousled hair is standing on stage holding a microphone in one hand and resting the other hand on his stomach. He is wearing a short-sleeved, button-up shirt with thin vertical stripes and dark pants. The background is dark with a red neon sign partially visible above him. The man is smiling and appears to be speaking or performing.
Photo credit: Noah Eberhardt
A diverse group of people smiling and posing together behind a table decorated with caution tape and warning signs, with a red curtain in the background.
Photo credit: Noah Eberhardt
Five people smiling and posing at a news desk; one man in a suit sits at the center with four women standing around him. The background features purple curtains and a wall covered with papers.
Photo credit: Noah Eberhardt
A performer speaks into a microphone on stage while a group of people stand behind him. An audience watches, and a panel sits at a table with a sign reading GOING DOWN in bold red letters.
Photo credit: Noah Eberhardt
A woman with long brown hair, wearing a sheer beige top and a gold necklace, stands outdoors with trees and a blurred cityscape in the background during twilight.

Camila Galaz

(she/her)

Camila Galaz is a multimedia and video artist based in New York. Her work explores how personal identity is informed by histories of technology and cultural media, often including the use of archives, found footage, and reconsiderations of cultural touchstones. Her projects have engaged with institutions such as the Media Archaeology Lab, New Museum, Nieuwe Instituut, MoMI, MoMA PS1, National Communications Museum, National Gallery of Victoria, MIT, and Rhizome.

Previous Work

Two pairs of hands, one with lighter skin and the other with darker skin, are holding and working with a blue braided rope on a blue surface.
A split-screen image shows on the left a person wearing a green balaclava with a red star, sitting at a table with a green cloth and a rifle in front of them. Behind them is a banner with a red star and partially visible text. The right side of the screen displays static and distorted colors, obscuring the image behind it.
A person lies face down on a wooden floor with their right arm extended forward and left arm bent at the elbow, close to the body. The right leg is slightly extended to the side. Red handwritten text on the left side of the image provides detailed instructions for the pose, describing shoulder and arm positions and leg movement. The background is dark, emphasizing the person and the floor.
A sunlit street scene with colorful buildings under a clear blue sky. Overlaid are various notes and graphics: a typed letter with a message about a convicted felon and a hideout in the Strait of Magellan, a cartoon tomato, a blue shoe with a black sole, and two yellow notepad pages. One notepad lists tasks related to Santiago: "Speak to Ambassador," "Check Embassy," and "Ring Up Crime Net." The other notepad shows three words: "TOCATA," "TOCADA," and "TOQUE.
A woman with long hair sits cross-legged on a wooden floor against a plain white wall, holding a brown electric guitar. She is interacting with a string stretched horizontally in front of her, which has various objects attached, including pink cylindrical items and blue yarn with small bells. She wears a black sleeveless outfit and black shoes. A small electronic device is on the floor in front of her.

Dr. Evilletown

(she/her)

Dr. Evilletown (she/her) is an interdisciplinary artist working sound and visuals. Her work generally involves animation, nature footage, sculpture, movement, original sound, public art, and textile work. She explores themes of gender, personal injury, environmental stewardship, and future biological issues. Her videos and films have been projected in and onto theaters, gallery spaces, skyscrapers, small screens, roof tops, restaurants, sidewalks and sidewalks in Tampa, NYC, L.A., Austin, Portland, Seattle, London, and Kyoto. Most recently she received the NYFA / Queens Council for the Arts 2025 New Work Grant.

Previous Work

A person kneeling on the floor with one arm raised and the other bent near their face, silhouetted against a blue-lit backdrop with abstract, wavy patterns. The scene has a dramatic, artistic lighting effect with shadows and highlights.
A person wearing dark clothing and a face mask is kneeling on a reflective floor, holding a microphone close to their mouth with one hand while gesturing with the other. Behind them is a large, dimly lit projection showing a dark outdoor scene with trees and a pathway. A small electronic device with cables is on the floor nearby.
A symmetrical, kaleidoscopic pattern featuring vibrant blue and green foliage with bright pink and yellow flowers. The image has a mirrored effect both horizontally and vertically, creating a complex, abstract design with vivid colors and intricate details. The dominant colors are blue and green, contrasted by the striking pink and yellow flowers.
A vibrant, symmetrical abstract pattern featuring bold colors such as bright pink, red, purple, and hints of green and yellow. The design includes rounded shapes with white highlights and intricate, layered details that create a kaleidoscopic effect. The overall composition is visually striking and complex, resembling a digital or painted artwork.
A symmetrical, kaleidoscopic pattern featuring abstract shapes and vibrant colors. The design includes spiral forms in pale blue and cream, intertwined with dark, branch-like structures. Bright neon green, pink, and blue accents create a glowing effect against a predominantly dark background. The overall image has a mirrored, fractal-like appearance with a complex, layered texture.
A vibrant, symmetrical abstract composition featuring a mix of bright neon colors including pink, purple, blue, and green. The image has a mirrored effect with organic shapes resembling petals or leaves in the background, overlaid with colorful, hand-like shapes with rounded fingers in the foreground. The overall effect is psychedelic and visually dynamic.
A glowing, abstract digital design featuring a bright central circular pattern with blue and pink elements resembling a flower or starburst. Surrounding the center is a luminous white ring, with multiple curved trails of small, colorful dots and triangles in pink, green, and blue extending outward against a dark background. The overall effect is vibrant and dynamic, with a sense of motion and energy.
Bright neon lines and dots in green, pink, and purple swirl around a glowing white center on a black background, creating an abstract, energetic light pattern.
Colorful light projection of a flower pattern on the sidewalk near a fence, part of an outdoor video art installation for BRIClab 2025-2026.
A colorful, abstract projection is displayed on a gray brick wall at dusk or night. The projection features a mix of vibrant colors including purple, green, and blue, with various shapes and patterns blending together. The surrounding area appears to be a rooftop with a flat surface and some cables or wires visible.
A mirrored image of a person wearing a dark jacket and a cap with white circular patches on the sides, sitting and holding a notebook or paper. The background shows a wall with multiple electrical outlets and switches. The image has a blue and purple tint with a slightly distorted, glitchy effect.
A projection of a building with a blue sky background is displayed on a white curtain inside a dark room. The building has a light-colored facade with architectural details and arched windows. Some plants and objects are visible on a surface below the curtain.
Blurry image of two people walking on city sidewalk at night, one in a denim jacket and white sneakers, with cars parked along the street.
Video art installation with a projected screen, colorful plush toys, and a red box on a white table in an art studio setting.
A room with light wood flooring contains a white shelving unit in the center, topped with a red box decorated with small colorful objects. To the left and right of the shelving unit, two stools hold green and yellow boxes, respectively, also decorated with small colorful objects. In the foreground, a large red plastic tub filled with dark liquid and floating colorful objects is visible. A video is projected onto white sliding doors at the back of the room. Shelves with books and storage containers are on the right side near a window with white curtains.
A person wearing light gray sweatpants and white sneakers is holding a shopping bag with a colorful design. The person is standing on a dark pavement with a rectangular, colorful projection on the ground nearby. The projection includes pink and blue hues and appears to show some text and a fence.
A woman with long hair sits cross-legged on a wooden floor against a plain white wall, holding a brown electric guitar. She is interacting with a string stretched horizontally in front of her, which has various objects attached, including pink cylindrical items and blue yarn with small bells. She wears a black sleeveless outfit and black shoes. A small electronic device is on the floor in front of her.
Two children are engaged in an activity involving strings and small bells attached to a wire or string stretched across a room. One child, wearing a red shirt and blue shorts, is standing and appears to be pulling or manipulating the string, while the other child, in a blue shirt and red shorts, is crouching nearby. A colorful light projection with blue, green, and white hues is visible on the wall behind them.
A bald man with a beard and closed eyes is wearing a black leather jacket with fur trim. His face is decorated with colorful, abstract neon paint designs. The background is bright blue with swirling, multicolored patterns overlaying the image, creating a vibrant, psychedelic effect. The man’s hand is raised near his forehead, adding a dynamic element to the composition.

Juan “Wamoo” Alvarez

(He/Him)

 

Juan Alvarez, aka Wamoo, is a Dominican-American audiovisual artist. He works at the intersection of visual art, music and performance. Taking shape as both video and self-produced music, he constructs experimental music videos using self-produced and found footage with aesthetics, characters, and cosplay to both regenerate and mold video game characters, early digital aesthetics and music into an immersive audiovisual experience. His latest work, Tranquilo (2019-2025), is a continual coming-of-age story, which is at the same time a process of assimilation, disruption and the noise in between. A story told through instances and interactions, contrasting the agency and control that gaming brings a child with the challenging lived experiences of immigration. 

Wamoo has exhibited at The Cincinnati Contemporary Arts Center, Brooklyn Academy of Music, and FluxusMuseum, among others. He was a Spring 2025 resident at NARS Foundation and a 2025 Media Arts Fellow at En Foco Inc. He studied at SUNY Albany, earning a BA in philosophy and history.

 

Previous Work

A person with a beard and mustache wearing a leopard print dress with puffed sleeves and a matching scarf. The background is pink, and colorful, translucent swirling lines in green, blue, and orange overlay the image. The person is standing with hands clasped in front, looking slightly upward.
The image features the text "TOUCH GRASS" in bold, pixelated yellow letters with red and black shadows, set against a colorful, abstract background with a pixelated, glitch art style. The background includes various shades of blue, green, pink, and orange with a textured, checkered pattern.
A projection of a persons silhouette appears on a textured, stone-like wall inside an art gallery with exposed ceilings and minimal lighting.
A digital projection on a wall shows a stylized frog with a textured, static-like pattern in shades of blue and white. The background of the projection features swirling flames in bright yellow, orange, and red tones. The setting appears to be an indoor gallery or exhibition space with visible ceiling fixtures and other artworks in the background.
A man wearing a blue cap, glasses, a beige shirt with a red house pattern, a brown zip-up hoodie, and a patterned bandana around his neck is leaning on a railing. He has a beard and is holding a black bag. The background shows an industrial or urban setting with concrete buildings and a glass roof.

Nate Dorr

(He/Him)

Nate Dorr is a Brooklyn-based artist and filmmaker interested in the complicated landscapes of the late Anthropocene. His projects investigate human-altered shorelines and post-industrial wildernesses, while seeking new ways to work with old media that better capture his subjects. He is a lapsed neuroscientist, sometimes curator, and a habitual wanderer of transitory pseudo-urban spaces. His films have shown in festivals around the world and all along the New York City coasts, from the Gowanus to Hunters Point South.

Previous Work

Abstract image featuring dark, shadowy areas with bright, glowing white spots surrounded by red and orange halos. Thin, branching lines extend from the glowing spots, creating a network-like pattern across the image. The overall color palette includes deep purples, reds, and light beige tones, giving a sense of organic or microscopic structures.
A rural road at dusk with a dramatic pink and orange sky, illuminated by a single streetlight. Power lines run alongside the road, and trees and bushes line both sides.
Snow-covered railroad tracks run straight through a winter landscape with leafless bushes on either side. A graffiti-covered bridge spans across the tracks in the mid-distance, with additional industrial structures visible further beyond. The scene is in black and white.
Two deer are partially hidden behind foliage and branches, with one deer looking directly at the camera. The image is in black and white, showing the deer in a natural, wooded environment.

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