Creating AS1, Sara Corbett and Aaron Haldiman

Explore the intersection of art and ecological restoration this April as Live Worms Gallery hosts Creating AS1, a collaborative exhibition by full-time artists Sara Corbett and Aaron Haldiman. This showcase moves beyond traditional aesthetics to explore how visual culture can act as a catalyst for a regenerative future.

The Artists and Mission

Sara Corbett and Aaron Haldiman operate under the collective identity Creating AS1, a project dedicated to using art and design as tools for cultural and environmental renewal. Their work is built on the belief that art is a mechanical necessity for change, providing the visceral experiences needed to help people envision and build a more sustainable world.

Their practice is defined by:

Emotional Resonance: Creating pieces designed to be emotionally evocative, moving viewers to reconsider their relationship with the natural world.

Functional Art: Integrating artistic expression into practical, everyday applications that support a regenerative culture.

Place-making Design: Utilizing fine art and public installations to transform spaces into communal environments that inspire local action.

Earthworks and Restoration: Imagining a future where art takes the form of beautiful, functional earthworks and large-scale environmental restoration projects.

The Experience

The Setting: Live Worms Gallery is a quintessential North Beach institution located on the historic upper Grant Avenue. Known for its rotating window displays and its role as a gathering place for the district’s bohemian community, the gallery provides an intimate, unpretentious environment for viewing contemporary work.

North Beach First Friday: The opening reception coincides with the neighborhood’s monthly art walk. It is a time when the studios and galleries along the Grant Avenue corridor open their doors to the public, creating a high-energy atmosphere of discovery and conversation.

The Interaction: Attendees have the opportunity to engage directly with Corbett and Haldiman to discuss the philosophy of regenerative art and how public art projects can influence the future of urban design and land management.

The Venue

Live Worms has been a fixture of the San Francisco art scene for decades, consistently championing local creators who push boundaries. Under the leadership of curator Kevin Brown, the gallery maintains the spirit of the “Old North Beach” while providing a platform for modern, ecologically conscious voices like Creating AS1.