Aki Sasamoto was born in 1980 in Kanagawa, Japan, and now lives and works in New York. An installation and performance artist, Sasamoto works in various media, finding material inspiration in response to the conditions of her site or surroundings.

An installation and performance artist, Matt Roche is the co-founder and co-director of Whoop Dee Doo, a traveling variety show produced in collaboration with artists and children.