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Pruning
We did a much needed trim of the hedges this weekend. Buried within one, a mockingbird nest, appropriate for my house. It was all made of old yarn, duct tape, tinfoil, shiny yet worn looking. This bird pair were truly up-cycling.
Speaking of pruning, my husband Erik Gould and I are having a small sale at our house, an “arty yardy” sale of old work and materials. Invitation on Facebook here:https://www.facebook.com/events/167591736747491/
Cut.Pierce.Sew.
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Laying foundations
Busy making a pair of shoes for an old friend. Before I sew, the pattern on the soles always needs a little extra help of some glue. They will be embellished with some sequins and beads, as my friend is a quilter who uses these materials in his work.
Practice
In between big projects, and thinking about new ones, I practice on a personal project. Wanting to get better at making boxes and glueing in general, a new box for me. Flaws I only know about, but learned along the way.
Will
Today, I am starting work in my new studio, which is a room in my home we call “the library,” which has a huge wall of books, a wall of windows, and has always been a favorite place of refuge for everyone. Myself, my husband, our toddler and our cat Velour who has passed on. In setting up today, I have been reflecting on my old days in art school, when I would meet a lot of established artists coming through, many of which did not have children. I was always warned my career would be sidelined if I had kids. Well, a little over two years on, I have had projects take longer than I wanted, had to exert a lot of discipline and a lot of Will( capitalized thank you very much). But- I am working, thinking, making. Often exhausted.
I have been thinking, “Those artists I met, they did not know the generosity that would kick in, the kindness from others.” I had to go to a big box hardware store today to pick up something big and had no trouble getting someone to cart it up front for me. Then, when I was tying it to the top of the car, my daughter fussing, a man came up and said, “I can show you how to do that easier and better if you will let me.” I learned a new way if knotting things to the roof that was much better and faster. I move art a lot, so any new skill is welcome.
Coming home, daughter napping, I had time to clean out the old cat vibes and put up my table. I am a bit obsessed with dots lately.
My next show is in Providence, at Craftland.
Group Show: Peaked
May 16 – June 15, 2013
Sublime explorations in paper forms.
Matthew Shlian / Eight Emperors; Ann Arbor, MI
Doris Häusler / Dorisse; Ingolstadt, Germany
Esther Ramirez / Essimar; Chicago, IL
Rebecca Siemering; Pawtucket, RI
Opening reception: Thursday, May 16th from 5pm – 8pm
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FiberArt International starts this week
Captain America Suit, 2011
Myself and the suit above will be at Fiberart International 2013, which opens this week in Pittsburgh, PA. I am always excited to come back to this town, to see old friends, see exciting work and hear great musicians practicing in apartments as I walk through the town. I have also been reflecting that the beginnings of this piece were first sewn at the Vermont Studio Center, a place of peace and reflection, and a place that brings artists from all over the world, eating at the same tables every day. Conversations were spirited, and spirits were convivial, no matter where we were from.
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Midas Touch will be on exhibit in the PROVIDENCE ART CLUB ALL MEDIA JURIED EXHIBITION from March 17-April 7, 2013. Directions
