WILD ECHOES
Contemporary Art Exhibition And Design Experience
Presented for one night during Desert Design Week, WILD ECHOES gathers a distinct group of emerging artists whose practices extend beyond the traditional narratives of the American West. The exhibition brings together voices shaped by varied cities, layered histories, and distinct regional landscapes. These artists create work that reflects movement, memory, and exploration. Set within the expansiveness of the desert, the pieces bridge density and openness, refinement and rawness, intimacy and scale.
Joining this conversation is Kaitlyn Wolfe, whose award winning studio blends organic, modern design with intentional living to create thoughtful, engaging spaces. Through her iconic interior design studio, she transforms residential and commercial spaces, balancing functionality with design.
You will see brutalist pieces from GROUND FLOOR, Kaitlyn Wolfe’s boutique furniture and lighting line, where each collectible object combines art and utility, designed for intentional living and crafted locally in Phoenix.
Vintage finds and contemporary homewares from SHOP MY WAREHOUSE will also be featured, curated by Kaitlyn Wolfe from her global travels and selected for those who value character, craftsmanship, and objects with a story.
Design Experience by Kailtyn Wolfe
Art Exhibition Curated by Blayne Pearce Planit
Art Exhibition Produced by Benjamin Latham and Stephanie Ketty.
Reception & Venue Provided by Kimpton Miralina Resort
EVENT DETAILS
Friday, April 17th, 2026
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Kimpton Miralina (Horizon Pavilion)
7200 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85253
RSVP is preferred but not required
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS
Alex Maceda, Ben Latham, Blayne Pearce Planit, Caroline Ridings, Cici McMnigle, Cortney Herron, Drew Christie, Nicole Neu, Paige Beeber, Raisa Gates, Sarah York, Stephanie Ketty, Virginia Deaver
KAITLYN WOLFE
Kaitlyn Wolfe, Founder and Principal Designer of her eponymous Phoenix-based studio, blends organic, modern design with intentional living to create thoughtful, engaging spaces. Her award-winning work spans residential and commercial projects and draws inspiration from diverse natural landscapes, travel, and a global perspective.
Her creative vision extends beyond interiors into product design, including GROUND FLOOR, her boutique furniture and lighting line, SUBSTRATE, her curated tile collection, and SHOP MY WAREHOUSE, a selection of vintage finds and homewares.
BENJAMIN LATHAM
Benjamin Latham is an American painter whose work explores the vernacular culture and shifting landscapes of the South and Southwest. A self-taught artist, Benjamin's practice is rooted in the rich narrative traditions of his Southern origins. He is currently based between Portland, Oregon, and Scottsdale, Arizona.
Benjamin's compositions navigate the intersection of memory and mythology, synthesizing the counter-cultural history of the West with the stark, enduring aesthetic of the high desert. His work interrogates the American West not as a static frontier, but as a living, evolving stage for contemporary stories, balancing the harsh realities of rural isolation with a distinct sense of magical realism.
STEPHANIE KETTY
Stephanie Ketty is a visual artist who treats color like a living thing, something that can shape a room, hold a feeling, or quietly shift your mood. She builds her paintings through layered surfaces and gentle changes in tone, creating work that feels atmospheric and familiar, almost like stepping into a memory.
Originally from Michigan, Stephanie spent fifteen years in New York before moving to Portland in January 2025. The change in place also changed her work. The Pacific Northwest light, weather, and general calm pushed her toward warmer, more grounded colors. In November 2025, she showed with Basic Space in New York, a moment that continues to influence her approach to painting.
Her recent work appears in Ethereal Reflections: The Open House, an exhibition that turns a mid-century home into a lived-in gallery. Curated by Modern Homes Collective with two Portland collaborators, the show places contemporary art within the clean lines and natural materials of the house. Stephanie’s four paintings, filled with pinks, oranges, and yellows, act as small emotional landmarks throughout the space. They trace her earliest impressions of the Pacific Northwest: feeling welcomed, finding her footing, and beginning to settle in.
In this environment, Stephanie’s paintings become part of the house itself. They encourage visitors to slow down, wander, and experience color the way they experience a home: gradually, curiously, and with room for reflection.
Stephaniekettystudio.com | @Stephaniekettystudio
BLAYNE PEARCE PLANIT
Blayne Pearce Planit is a curator, artist, and creative strategist working at the intersection of contemporary art, cultural programming, and community-building. Her practice is shaped by international experience living and working across New York, Southeast Asia, and Australia, informing a globally minded approach to her creative endeavors.
Her career spans the cultural and commercial sectors, including education, startups, and branding, giving her a rare fluency in translating artistic vision. Alongside her own art practice and various curatorial projects, Blayne currently serves as Head of Exhibitor Relations for SCOPE Miami Beach, where she works closely with galleries, artists and partners to curate and expand the fair’s global presence.
KIMPTON MIRALINA RESORT
In the majestic shadow of Camelback and Mummy mountains, Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas is an immersive retreat where guests connect with nature, celebrate the Sonoran’s cultural richness, and find inspiration in every detail. We look to the earth beneath our feet and skies above for knowledge, and celebrate the light as it settles against the mountainscapes. From sun-lit desert mornings to starlit Sonoran evenings, we empower the spirit of discovery—of the unique communities who call Paradise Valley home, the dramatic landscapes that surround us, and the many layers of you.
