Miranda July, 27, has a surprising and multifaceted body of work. With a background in Portland’s Riot Grrrl movement, July entered the art world at a young age. She has worked across a variety of disciplines: video, performance, and music. She is also the founder of two video labels, acts in feature films (Jesus’ Son by Alison MacLean), and is co-screenwriter of Center of the World, the forthcoming film by Wayne Wang.

Central to July’s oeuvre is a fascination with systems and codes derived from science or social interaction. She often uses these to make visible the underlying emotions, manipulative behaviour, and power dynamics within social structures. July’s work exhibits a bizarre sense of humor and a rich imagination. It alternately evokes feelings of wonder and unease.