FOUNDING VISIONARIES

Founder | Creative Director | Visionary

Victor was among the first Founding Visionaries to join our team and translate Founder Vincent Gothe’s vision into a visual experience for our community; helping to set the foundational tone of GROTA through film, performance, and poetry. He has been pivotal in creating our introduction videos on YouTube and additional video content encapsulating the ethos of our vision for our upcoming artist residency program. His ongoing projects include documenting GROTA's growth, becoming, and vision as we move towards our funding goals. Additionally, Victor's poetry and self guided content vibrantly reflect the core values and inspirations of our residency; providing a voice to our collective artistic journey, and inspiration to our community.

As the first founding visionary invited by GROTA’s founder, Vincent Gothe, Fallow Versailles has been pivotal in shaping both the vision and community. His dedication to the arts and his poetic affinity for life resonate deeply with GROTA's mission. Fallow's work exemplifies the importance of aesthetics and tailored creative spaces that nurtures the dark creative spirits of our community. Beyond his professional contributions, Fallow is also a dear friend to Vincent, inspiring him and influencing the very essence of GROTA in profound ways. By collaborating closely with fellow artists and visionaries, Fallow embodies our core values of community, connection, and creative exploration, ensuring that GROTA is represented as a sanctuary for those drawn to the darker, more poetic elements of artistic expression.

Robert Damien Gravehill, a Contributing Artist at GROTA, has provided visionary artwork that encapsulates the residency's vision and ethos, inspiring the community through his imaginative portrayal of future experiences at GROTA. His friendship has been a source of inspiration for the founder, while his visions, dreams, musings, and artwork have motivated the team and community, collectively inspiring GROTA's becoming. Damien has actively embodied the artistic spirit GROTA hopes to foster and support through its programs, both in his private work and direct artistic contributions. His artistic contributions and engagement have significantly enriched GROTA, aligning with the mission to support the dark creative spirit and provide a sanctuary where like-minded artists can thrive in their elements.

Ryu Morgan, a Community Leader and Contributing Artist at GROTA, has been instrumental in keeping our community vibrant and inspired. He has led the community with dedication, provided artwork for community projects and Patreon rewards, and offered innovative ideas and solutions to the team. Ryu's efforts have fostered friendship and connections within the community, demonstrating kindness and belief in GROTA's mission from the very beginning. His contributions have significantly enriched the project's success and strengthened the supportive, creative environment that GROTA strives to maintain. His contributions have significantly enriched the project's success and strengthened the supportive, creative environment that GROTA strives to maintain. Ryu’s artistic nature and dedication to exploring unconventional themes align perfectly with GROTA's mission to revitalize the dark creative spirit, providing a sanctuary where like-minded artists can thrive.

Adrian Nocturnalia has played a vital role in supporting GROTA's vision, residency program, and values through his active participation in GROTAs visionary efforts. He has enriched our community by providing poetry and offering his music, both of which inspire and embody the creative spirit and essence that GROTA aims to foster. Adrian continues to work with us to improve and expand our community and opportunities, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to GROTA's mission. His contributions exemplify our core value of artistic unity and community engagement, highlighting the power of creativity and collaboration in nurturing a vibrant environment for dark-spirited artists.

Pax Zeller, a dynamic Founding Visionary, dedicates their time and resources to various aspects of GROTA's growth and operational excellence. They are actively involved in coordinating our Darkmarket and Live events, ensuring these are effectively organized, and also contribute significantly to the packaging and production of our monthly Patreon rewards. Additionally, Pax has greatly enhanced the accessibility and feasibility of our community engagement by providing essential travel and resource support. Drawn to GROTA by a personal need for a dedicated community and tailored spaces for dark-spirited artists, Pax's deep connection to our mission inspires their ongoing commitment. This dedication is evident in their efforts to contribute time and resources to ensure GROTAs success and uphold our vision of creating unique and inclusive creative opportunities.

As the gallery director and installation assistant for GROTA's inaugural event in Tucson, Arizona, Emiland Elias Kray has played a pivotal role in embodying our mission to create an inclusive artistic space that revitalizes the dark creative spirit. His role in curating this key exhibition helped set the aesthetic and philosophical tone for future GROTA events, directly influencing our approach to community engagement and artistic display. Emiland's work in drafting the community safety and grievances policy and assisting in the management of digital interactions has been crucial in fostering a safe and welcoming environment, ensuring that our community's core values of creativity, connection, and exploration are upheld. Additionally, his efforts in problem-solving, researching grants and resources, and providing personal assistance to the founder, Vincent Gothe, have been instrumental in advancing the operational and creative goals of GROTA. Emiland's dedication to organizing community events and enhancing artistic collaborations supports GROTA's broader vision to unite dark-spirited artists in a shared journey of creative exploration and discovery.