Living Here

Michael Rippens is a multidisciplinary artist whose work focuses on public, participatory, and socially-engaged art projects. Employing a range of media including performance, audio, video, installation and sculpture, he considers issues surrounding systemic inequities, and imagines alternative ways to bridge gaps in existing structures. As a biracial Filipino-American, Rippens draws inspiration from his personal and family history to explore multiple—and multilayered—backgrounds and perspectives, engage with diverse communities, and amplify unheard narratives. Rippens earned a BFA in painting from Pratt Institute in New York. He has exhibited his work and created performances across the United States. He lives and works in Los Angeles.