Resurrect in Light: The Miami Art Week Showcase Everyone Will Be Talking About
- Miami Vibes Magazine
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Miami Art Week is known for big moments—immersive installations, glittery VIP parties, celebrity sightings, and blockbuster exhibitions—but nothing is generating more buzz this year than Resurrect in Light, the transformational art project by multidisciplinary artist Ryan Keeley in partnership with quiet-luxury fashion house Grey/Ven. This debut at SCOPE Art Show not only pushes the boundaries of creativity but carries a deeper mission: supporting Friends of Malibu Urgent Care
in the aftermath of the devastating Malibu wildfires.
And trust us—this is not your average Art Week moment. This is raw, emotional, architectural, spiritual, sandy, ashy, fashion-infused, paddle-court-painting greatness
wrapped into one massive Miami-sized experience.
The Meaning Behind Resurrect in Light
At the heart of the project is Keeley’s profound connection to Malibu—the land, the home, the devastation, and the rebirth. When offered the opportunity to conceptually revive the iconic Tadao Ando–designed Malibu residence once owned by Ye (Kanye West), Keeley stepped onto the stripped, dismantled grounds and felt something shift. As he describes it:
“Every crack, every loss, and every scar can become a place where light enters, and where beauty can be reborn.”
Inspired by both destruction and the possibility of renewal, he crafted a series using actual Malibu sand and ashes—literally embedding the story of rebirth into the canvas. The result? A visceral, emotional body of work where architecture, environment, and human experience collide.
A Multi-Layered Art Experience at SCOPE Miami
The Resurrect in Light debut at SCOPE Art Show is nothing short of monumental. Keeley Studios and Grey/Ven are presenting a fully immersive, multi-dimensional encounter that transforms how audiences engage with art. Highlights include:
A 5,000-Square-Foot Live Painting Installation
Yes, five thousand. Keeley will be painting directly onto the exterior walls of SCOPE—turning the fair itself into a living, breathing art piece.
A Dedicated Booth Featuring Malibu-Created Works
Guests can view the sand-and-ash canvases, meet Ryan Keeley, and experience the emotional resonance of his Malibu-inspired process.
A Full Exhibit Featuring Canvas + Film
Keeley didn’t just paint his process—he filmed it. Visitors get to witness both mediums working together in a storyline of destruction, artistry, and renewal.
Paddle Courts, Athleisure, and a Fashion-Twist Reveal
Grey/Ven, known for its tonal quiet-luxury aesthetic, is sponsoring SCOPE’s professional paddle tournament. Keeley will be painting the courts while models later showcase garments printed with Keeley’s artwork during a private celebration.
This isn’t just a show—it’s a cultural moment, a creative collision, and a fashion-art-sports crossover event Miami didn’t know it needed.
Why Grey/Ven Was the Perfect Creative Partner
Known for their elevated essentials, off-runway sophistication, and tonal palettes that ooze quiet luxury, Grey/Ven has always aligned itself with artistic intention. As CEO Scott Weissman says:
“Creativity fuels community… Grey/Ven is a platform where fashion, expression, and cultural dialogue converge.”
With their East Hampton flagship and expanding U.S. presence, the brand has become a rising force in lifestyle and design. Their support of Keeley’s project doesn’t just amplify the art—it amplifies the mission.
Explore more:
Grey/Ven: https://greyven.com
Keeley Studios: https://keeleystudios.com
The Launch of Keeley Paint X Supply
One of the most exciting revelations during the fair is Keeley’s eco-luxury venture: Keeley Paint X Supply, a line of paints and pigments inspired by the Malibu process.
Created using sand and debris from wildfire-affected areas, the line transforms tragedy into creativity—offering artists a way to paint with purpose
This is sustainability but make it soulful.
A Mission That Goes Beyond the Canvas
Proceeds from Resurrect in Light support Friends of Malibu Urgent Care, instrumental in the community’s healing and rebuilding efforts after the fires. This is art that doesn’t just live on walls—it lives in the world, providing tangible relief and long-term support.
It’s not just an exhibition.It’s not just a collaboration.It’s a movement toward collective renewal.
Why Resurrect in Light Will Be the Most Talked-About Experience at Miami Art Week
Let’s break it down:
It’s architecturally inspired.
It’s emotionally charged.
It’s painted with sand and ash.
It includes a 5,000 sq. ft. live installation.
Fashion meets art on the paddle courts.
It supports real people and real recovery.
It blends the physical, the spiritual, the cinematic, and the communal.
It’s everything Miami Art Week loves—bold, deep, disruptive, stylish, and conversation-starting.
Whether you're an art lover, a collector, a fashion obsessive, or simply someone who thrives on the energy of Miami Art Week, this is the showcase you’ll be telling people about all year long.
Final Word
If you want to witness rebirth, innovation, artistry, and intention collide on the sands of Miami Beach, Resurrect in Lightat SCOPE is the moment. It’s a reminder that from destruction
can rise not only beauty—but community, purpose, and light.