Kacie Lyn Martinez
• – • Serendipity Labs
About the speaker
Kacie Lyn Martinez didn't have any plans set out to be an artist. Growing up, she wasn't even allowed to take art classes.
Instead, she built a career in places where answers were expected like coaching the King of Morocco's magistrates, launching university safety programs in Istanbul, working alongside civic innovators in New York City, advising entertainment executives on the science of creativity and collaboration.
But the more she solved for just the “right” answer, the more she felt something slipping. Intuition. Vulnerability. The kind of trust that can't be manufactured or faked.
So she stopped trying to have the answers.
Today, Kacie is a mixed media artist and public art facilitator whose work invites people into the unknown. She designs participatory installations and creative gatherings that help people move out of performance and perfection and into deep listening, intuitive response, and making from what's actually present.
She'll be the first to tell you that “creativity doesn't hand you a plan. It hands you a flashlight.” Follow it step by step, and you might just build a life whether a body of work or your own path but it’ll definitely be something that didn't exist before.
Local partners
JOY128 is a creative hospitality and experiential platform. We design programming and gatherings for creative types, builders, and makers who want to practice alongside others, not just network with them. Serving Orange County and beyond.
Founded by siblings Ivan and Emerline. Currently based in Costa Mesa, California.
We’re Wentworthy — a creative production house that captures fleeting moments and transforms them into lasting brand memories. We craft and scale social-forward content for adventurous lifestyle, outdoor, and community partners
Serendipity Labs Now Open at Pacific Arts Plaza in Costa Mesa!
This secure and customizable workspace offers private offices and co-working options designed for individuals and teams. Enjoy a premier location between North and South Orange County with access to onsite dining, a fitness center, and conference facilities.
You’ll join a community that values incredible hospitality, beautiful workspaces, and meaningful connections made at Serendipity Labs Costa Mesa.
The Art+Design department at La Sierra University Programs provide students with the resources and tools to effectively communicate with diverse audiences, breaking through barriers through the power of creative expression.
At Dyno Creative, we don’t just provide services; we forge partnerships. Our approach goes beyond mere design; we delve into the heart of each brand, ensuring that every story we tell is as unique as the clients we collaborate with. Our team’s diverse illustrative talents enable us to craft a wide spectrum of visual identities, ensuring that every brand we touch evolves and flourishes over time.
Location
Hosted at
Serendipity Labs
3200 Park Center Drive Costa Mesa, California 92626 14th & 15th Floors
Costa Mesa, California United States 92626
When
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Co-Host Ian Cabrera
Host Ivan Ji
Photographer Michael Ward
Volunteer Rene Saldana
Volunteer Nina Greville
