Skiing was not in the weather cards this weekend, so my brother, husband and I went to see Tara Donovan’s work at the ICA in Boston yesterday. I’ve been a big fan ever since Abbey pointed her work out to me a couple of years ago. She transforms simple, common materials and objects in to works that get even non-arty or museum-y people looking closely. The show closes this Sunday, but if you’re in the area of Boston before Jan 4th, check it out!
THANK YOU to everyone who visited my table and supported my work at TWIST fair last week. A big thanks also to everyone who joined my infrequent email list for a chance to win a $30 Gift Certificate to my Etsy shop. My mother-in-law drew the winning entry, and I’m excited to announce it’s Leslie from Hadley, MA!!
I’ll continue to post new things in my Etsy shop over the coming weeks, so check back again soon.
Abbey should be excited about this post because it includes more photos from woodpiles in Vermont.
These amazing birch logs at my Father-in-law’s (also named Bob) have turned all metallic and pealing beautiful. You might remember my other photos of his woodpile which have made their way around my blog block.
This photo taken by BobDad (that’s easier to type) is of his parents’ wood pile. It’s a good illustration of their overall well-stocked and organized home.
And while we’re on the subject of stacks, this is a vertical collection of floral patterned mattresses back at BobDad’s.
No, I’m not referring to a Yankees at Fenway scenario. This is about a much dorkier reason to be excited.On Saturday we went to Boston, the city of my college years, to meet up with my brother, up from South Carolina for a wedding. We first spotted it while in the observatory on the 50th floor of the Prudential Center…
…the new large Apple Store on Boylston St…(create your own choir-like sound effect here)
…complete with an industrial glass staircase in the center of the 3-floor store. Even though we love Macs, the Apple Store wasn’t the center-piece of our day’s itinerary.
It was Brown Sugar Cafe in the Fenway. I introduced my parents to Thai food via Brown Sugar on one of their visits in Boston. It has to be one of the best Thai restaurants in the country. No kidding. Pictured above is my choice, the Basil Pad Thai. Spicy!
Well, after all the planning and anticipation, Massachusetts Art-All State 2008 at Worcester Art Museum was a smashing success. I’m really honored to have been a part of it twice now- once as an 11th grade participant, and now 11 years later as a Mentor/ Artist. My facilitating partner, David, and I had a great group of 18 students who, for being in a whirlwind of meeting new people, and facing the challenge of creating a whole installation with a very limited set of materials in only a matter of hours, did an unbelievable job.
Following the event’s theme of ”Limits/No Limits” all 8 pairs of Mentor/Artists were instructed to select two materials for their group to work with. David and I chose wire clothing hangers and coffee filters. Another surprise material was selected for us, and even we didn’t know what it would be until the event. If you can’t tell by the photos, it was long strips of blue foam.
We pushed our group to push their limits and the limits of the materials. There is so much I could go into detail about the incredible, speedy process our group embarked upon, but I know these images say enough for now.
Though, I do have two more words for my amazing group of students: Keep reaching!
Check out my table at Poppytalk Handmade’s newest market: Paper Pops! A papergoods and affordable art market & showcase. To celebrate, I’ve listed new mixed-media original works of art in my shop. Fresh and tasty!
