dj whelan is the survivor of nomadic hippie parents that traveled extensively throughout the U.S. during the sixties and seventies. after 42 residences in 31 years, she landed on the west coast and currently splits her time between a flat in berkeley and a cabin in joshua tree. her family, childhood and itchy feet greatly inform the work she was destined to make. all forms of creativity were strongly encouraged, but collage, assemblage, construction and environmental art have always been her primary means of self-expression, along with driving, music and literary embellishment. her work illustrates an inclination towards the layering of life’s tiny yet significant details.