FIELD SET

"Field Set” features a collaboration between Kelly Akashi (@citizenbong) and Phil Peters (@mrphil). Using subterranean microphones, Peters has been continuously recording Akashi’s property since May 2025, capturing the sounds of demolition and nearby rebuilding in the wake of the devastating Eaton Fire. Presented for the first time, the recordings have been arranged into a three-hour durational soundscape played through large-scale subwoofers constructed by Peters. Each day will conclude with a music performances at 5:45PM by artists with ties to Altadena: Celia Hollander (@ceellliiiia) on Saturday, May 23 and Paul McCarthy (@paulmccarthyyy), Alex Stevens (@a.s.stagram), and John Wiese (@sad_psychics) on Sunday, May 24 In addition to the sound installation and performances, throughout the day, visitors are encouraged to wander the site to experience new sculptural interventions by Akashi using materials sourced from her property following the fire, as well as her chimney sculpture, “Witness (Altadena),” and community garden. “Field Set” is commissioned by Los Angeles Nomadic Division (LAND) and organized by Christopher Mangum-James, LAND deputy director. This project is made possible with lead support provided by Angeles Art Fund and generous support provided by Ben Weyerhaeuser.