Alas Artistry
Alas Artistry LLC is an Indiana limited liability company and the flagship operating venture within the Alas 9 Inc. corporate portfolio. The venture creates bespoke memorial art by pairing ethically sourced, museum-grade preserved butterflies with immersive augmented reality (AR) storytelling experiences.
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│ Alas Artistry LLC │
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│ Memorial AR │ │ Alas Stories │ │ Alas Charity │
│ Tributes │ │ WebAR App │ │ Auctions │
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1. Venture Overview
| Attribute | Verified Status |
|---|---|
| Legal Entity | Alas Artistry LLC |
| State of Formation | Indiana (Domestic Limited Liability Company) |
| Formation Date | June 2025 |
| Parent Entity | Alas 9 Inc. (100% Equity / Parent Operating Umbrella) |
| Operating Domain | https://alasartistry.co |
| Core Value Proposition | Transforming bereavement and memory preservation through tangible fine art integrated with persistent, browser-accessible digital augmented reality |
| Primary Audience | Bereaved individuals, memory stewards, estate planners, hospice partners, and art collectors |
2. Leadership & Operating Roster
Alas Artistry operates with an integrated executive and creative team:
- Chief Executive Officer & Lead Memorial Artist: Ryan Schwegman
- Chief Operating Officer: Dante Lackland
- Chief People Officer: Cody Rice-Velasquez
- Grief Therapy & Bereavement Advisor: Angel Barraza
- Creative Director: Zhane Law
- Artist in Residence & Board Advisor: Alex Nathanial
- Managing Artisan Partner: Juan Pablo Barrientos
3. Core Product & Service Offerings
- Physical Memorial Tributes: Handcrafted shadow box displays housing ethically raised entomological specimens, custom archival matting, and integrated AR triggers.
- Alas Stories (WebAR Engine): A no-app-required mobile browser augmented reality platform that launches animated 3D butterfly sequences and multi-media family memory journeys when scanning physical artwork.
- Alas Auctions & Benefit Sales: Integrated point-of-sale and live event terminal systems supporting hospice benefits, galas, and memorial auctions.
- Alas Studio: Bespoke commission service for personalized family tributes, institutional memorial installations, and heirloom archiving.
4. Documentation Architecture
Explore the operational, technical, and creative documentation for Alas Artistry: