Among the most anticipated experiences at CODAsummit Santa Fe are the Artist Showcases, spotlighting some of the most compelling voices working in public art today. By popular demand, we've expanded the program this year from 8 to 12 showcases — more talent, more perspectives, more inspiration. Join us to see and hear from every one of these artists who come from far and wide to join us. Here, we highlight featured showcase artists; at CODAsummit they will grace us with their extraordinary work…
Giles Miller
Giles Miller Studio, London, UK
Giles Miller is a British artist and the founder of Giles Miller Studio, which was established in 2011. His multidisciplinary creative work focuses primarily on the exploration and manipulation of surface, structure, and sculpture. The core philosophy of Giles Miller Studio revolves around the integration of neuroscientific findings, specifically those pertaining to biophilia, form, scale, texture, and color. These sensory parameters dictate and guide the emotional and perceptual intentions behind every artwork produced by the studio. Furthermore, the studio maintains an ongoing collaboration with leading experts in the field of neuroscience, allowing scientific insights to continuously inspire and refine their overall creative direction. By uniting sculptural art with sensory science, Giles Miller offers a profound vision of how architectural art and surface design can meaningfully interact with human consciousness and the built environment.
Anaitté Vaccaro
ANAITTE, Inc., San Juan, Puerto Rico
Anaitté Vaccaro is a Puerto Rican artist and the founder of ANAITTE, Inc. For over thirty years, she has dedicated her artistic career to pursuing the total work of art through the medium of Digital Scenography. Her creative practice spans a diverse range of artistic disciplines, including theater, digital projection, sculpture, and public art. Throughout her three-decade journey, Vaccaro has continually explored how emerging digital media can blend with spatial and performance arts to create unified, immersive aesthetic experiences. Her work represents a culmination of decades of innovation, pushing the boundaries of digital scenography to transform traditional spaces into dynamic visual narratives. In her presentation, Vaccaro invites audiences to discover where this lifelong artistic exploration has led and to experience the transformative power of digital storytelling in contemporary public and performing arts.
Emily Eisenhart
Artist and Founder, Studio Eisenhart, Austin, TX, USA
Emily Eisenhart is an artist and the founder of Studio Eisenhart, a multidisciplinary creative practice dedicated to shaping site-specific public art. Her artistic philosophy is deeply rooted in anthropology, storytelling, and active collaboration with architects, designers, and local communities. Studio Eisenhart creates a wide array of public artworks ranging from sculptures and murals to immersive installations. Each project is carefully crafted to establish a meaningful connection between people and the places they inhabit. By drawing inspiration from the unique cultural and spatial context of each location, Eisenhart’s work invites public curiosity and encourages playful exploration. Through her collaborative and research-driven approach, she transforms public environments into engaging, story-rich spaces that foster community engagement and a shared sense of place.
Holly Danger
Immersive Video Artist & Founder of Danger Gallery, Stamford, CT, USA
Holly Danger is an immersive video artist and the founder of Danger Gallery. In her presentation, she shares the inspirational journey behind her centerpiece artwork, Let In, Let Go. Originally born from a daily creative practice, Let In, Let Go has expanded into a global ecosystem of exhibitions and live immersive experiences worldwide. Danger’s work demonstrates how a single artistic piece can continuously evolve over time while transforming ordinary architectural spaces into deeply moving, sensory experiences. By combining video art, sound, and immersive environments, Holly Danger creates spaces that invite viewers to pause, reflect, and connect emotionally. Her practice highlights the potential of digital media to elevate everyday environments into dynamic arenas of shared human experience.
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