Descanso Gardens commissioned a documentary about the exhibit and the three artists involved. Here's a link (which you're welcome to share further) and some information about the documentary:
https://f.io/j6G_Fc00 Here is the information about the piece: Zach Marks, Feathers, 2025 Digital short film Editor: Rob Faulk Composer and Sound Designer: Joaquim Timoner Descanso Gardens partnered with an emerging filmmaker Zach Marks to explore and document the extensive loss and recovery efforts in the aftermath of the Eaton Canyon Fire. The disaster struck a vibrant community of artists, with many losing not only their homes but also their studios, archives, and entire bodies of work. Marks' documentary "Feathers" captures the raw, personal stories of three artists in the exhibition "Searching for Serenity" in the months following the event. Through intimate interviews with Laura Parker, Delbar Shahbaz, and Robert J. Lang, Marks documents a community grappling with profound loss. The film highlights the artistsʼ resilience and determination as they navigate the diff icult, yet hopeful, path toward recovery. Marks' lens is focused on the psychological impact of displacement, exploring how the artists find new ways to create, connect, and reclaim a sense of peace amidst the ashes. The film illustrates that creativity can persist in the face of devastation, serving as a testament to the human spirit. > On Oct 28, 2025, at 9:27 AM, Robert Lang <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi all, > > I have an exhibition at Descanso Gardens in La Cañada, CA (near Pasadena), > Nov 1 – Jan 4. The opening is Nov 1, though I can’t be there due to > preexisting travel committments (namely, I’ll be teaching at PCOC in > Sacramento). (Diane, though, will be there on my behalf for the opening.) I > will, however, be there at 10 am on November 4. If you get a chance and > happen to be in the area, drop by sometime. The installation consists of 60 > koi, folded from handmade paper (made with and under the guidance of Michael > LaFosse and Richard Alexander) that incorporates ashes from my studio. > > <Serenity_Facebook_OpeningReception (koi).jpeg>
