Friday, February 5, 2010

Pony Show

I wish I may, I wish I might, be at the opening for Pony Show tonight.  Three of my favorite artists...Halligan Norris, Josh Goleman, and Maura Ambrose will open their collaborative exhibit tonight at their work collective, Part Time Studios in Philadephia from 6-9pm. Check out a preview of all the pony magic...xo








{Photos by Josh Goleman}

2031 Frankford Avenue Philadelphia, Pa 19125
(215) 948-2242  info@parttimestudios.com

Jane Kortright

My sister, Jennifer who lives in Kansas City, Missouri runs an estate sale service with two friends. She likened their last big project for me as a scene from Grey Gardens...a gorgeous old forgotten mansion. You can visit their site here to see what's still available from the sale. I was excited to find out photographer, Jane Kortright found the house intriguing too and held a photo shoot at the house before the sale went up. See more photos from the house here. xo





{photos copyright Jane Kortright}

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Rick Araluce Miniature Art

Have you seen the somber and mysterious narrative miniature dioramas by artist, Rick Araluce? I am amazed by the details and his faerie-like craftsmanship. I mean, my apologies for stereo-typing, but he's a big tough-lookin' guy! He fabricates each and every bit of his tiny worlds by hand! No cheating with  found objects or dolhouse furniture like some artists. Araluce has spent years carefully inventing and honing his seemingly alchemic techniques for creating his miniatures. There is so much to discover on his website...don't miss the artist's interview with himself, and his urban installation series, Fragments of a Life. xo
The Loneliest Years 
4.5"x3.25"x2.25"
The Anatomy of a Day (detail)
16”x3”x2”
The Difficult Lesson
3”x16”x2”


11.75”x7.5”x5.75”

The Unwanted Visitor or The Disobedience of Nature
 detail

The Luxury of Abundance
10.75”x18.75”x6”

detail

The New Day
12”x6”x2.75”


Scene from Fragments of a Life, East Installation
The artist has made several environmental pieces where he places
 his miniature works a real world urban setting...

detail

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

ok, here's the beef...i don't eat it anymore.

My new favorite blogger, Janis Nicolay of Pinecone Camp nominated me for the Kreativ Blogger award- thank you!! I've been reluctant to accept these in the past...1. because I'm weird... and 2. because I'm shy...but I'm on some new medication....so here goes nuthin'!!!
Seven things you don't know about me...
(unless you are one of my oH, so fortunate close friends!) 

1. For professional reasons I'll never be able to reveal my hubs identity anywhere online. So please understand that I'm not just a narcissistic creep only posting photos of me around here...esp. our wedding day photos! He is real though... I'm pretty sure.
 
Don't let my crazy smile fool you!
2. I'm overly sensitive and anxious and and I'm finally really making progress on it with a fantastic therapist! I've struggled with depression since jr. high school and have tried every anti-depressant on the planet since...only finding some real relief recently with the help of my therapist and psychiatrist. TMI!! My secret cocktail? A small dose of Prozac with a tiny dash of Adderall...and presto chango...I'm functional again!
which leads me to...
3. I am extremely sensitive to the suffering of others...especially animals(somewhat obsessively). I no longer eat cows, and try my best not to eat or prepare any other factory farmed animals or their products.  A PETA (although I don't always agree with these folks!) video I saw once helped me with this...if you want the link I'll send it to ya. I try to pick up/assist lost or stray cats and dogs if I can...one of which is now asleep in my windowsill.
4. No matter how many times I have it done, I always think my next hair cut and color is really going to change my life. I have often fantasized about putting together a photo collage of my hair through the ages like they do movie stars in People magazine. Here's a lame effort....
 
5. I'm not all sad and scary...I laugh a lot and will do, contort, re-enact, render, or perform almost anything if I think you might find it funny. 
6. I currently live in my husband's former bachelor pad home that he had completely outfitted-floor to ceiling-before I knew him by the decorator at a lovely local furniture store. That said...it is not my style or way of life at all and I am looking forward to the day when we are relocated to Indianapolis and I can find myself an old bungalow or mid-century ranch to make all mine! (I did try a bit to incorporate my old junk- but its no use-and we have agreed to sell this house fully furnished!)
7. My best friend, Amy once duct-taped corseted my entire torso to fit me into a Halloween costume.
(8.) I lay awake many a-night reconsidering what I wrote the day before in a personal tell-all blog post, then I get up and edit. ps. Thanks for the kind comments you left for me...you all are simply the bee's knees.

There you go! More than you ever wanted to know! Now back to work, my heavens!! I'm passing  the award onto Pamela at Thatch and Burrow 'cause she's one talented peach and I always wanna know more about her! xoxo

Beth Ferreter Soap Art

I can't find much about Beth Ferreter online...other than a few of her cheeky and fabulous hand carved soap sculpture/paintings available at the Parlour Shop at Fontanelle Gallery in Portland, OR.  So Beth, if you're out there...whatcha up to these days? I think you're swell! xo
 
Hand carved soap, oil paint, glass beads

Hand carved soap, oil paint, beads

Hand carved soap, oil paint, beads

Hand carved soap, oil paint

Hand carved soap, oil paint

Hand carved soap, oil paint, beads

Monday, February 1, 2010

Iris Schwarz, Revisited

Welcome to February, Sweethearts!
Revisiting Iris Schwarz today...and the lovely drawings that are part of her ongoing weekly series. There is an interview with the enchanting Iris over on Golly Bard. xo