Cassandra Marketos is a Los Angeles-based compost artist, writer, and community volunteer. She works in her neighborhood to divert food waste from landfills, build and maintain composts with neighbors, and educate students on decay. She also works in numerous capacities to share the art of decomposition with viewers, utilizing spaces ranging from established museums to open public spaces. She frequently reflects on how rot is essential to life.
Work:
The Rot - writing & education, self-published
The Green Gazette - a highly-local, Echo Park-based print newspaper focused on local highlighting local climate groups and action.
Edenale Grove Community Compost Hub - located in Echo Park. I lead a team of local volunteers to compost food waste from nearby businesses and neighbors.
Private clients, consulting, workshops
2026-
“Compost After Reading” published by Timber Books. Pre-order now live.
2025-
Data Rich, Dirt Poor - group show at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Boulder.
Rot, Repair - solo show at Probably Gallery in Los Angeles, California
2024-
Capsule collection designed for Cactus Store in Los Angeles, partially decomposing a set of 12 shirts to be sold as an artist’s collaboration.
2023-
Compost This Book - chapbook published by Apogee Grahpics
2022-
Composting for Beginners - Dwell Magazine
Plants Now! - group art show at Veilmeitter Gallery Greenhouse
Contact:
cm@cassmarketos.me