Wemoonwalkerz (Damiano Austin)

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE AT 1501 5th AVE

Damiano Austin is an interdisciplinary visual artist whose work explores the emotional relationship between people, memory, and place. Working across photography, digital media, abstraction, and mixed media, she creates layered compositions that transform familiar landscapes, architectural forms, and fleeting moments into immersive visual experiences.

Rather than offering fixed narratives, Damiano’s work invites viewers to slow down, reflect, and discover personal connections within its layers. Guided by a thoughtful exploration of both the natural and built environment, she develops artwork designed to live intentionally within galleries, civic spaces, and contemporary architectural settings. Ultimately, her practice seeks to spark conversation, encourage contemplation, and illuminate the shared human experiences that connect us across cultures, geography, and time.