The year is 2011, two East Coast transplants lock eyes in a Chicago university metalshop. The smell of burnt masonite and the shimmer of aluminum dust swirl together as flirtatious conversation is struck.

It has been many moons since the fated meeting of a couple of oddball creatives. Ali and Matt have spent this time growing together, collecting new experiences and crafting their community. They’ve explored countless realms, surreal environments on our own plane and those of the virtual and fantasy persuasion. With a strong support found in one another, novel experimentations are met with bravery and curiosity. Their innovative endeavors are only amplified by the duel ambition of their imaginations.

As a pair Matt and Ali have celebrated each other in large gestures and everyday minutia. Excitedly this ceremony has been crafted to celebrate you, the community surrounding our central family. We would not be the humans we are today without the love and encouragement from our family and friends, thank you.