Happy 2023! (+ Show Installation)
Happy 2023!
I’m celebrating the first of the year with the installation of my show, “Material Experiments” at Cahoots here in Ann Arbor.
The work included in the show is about explorations of material, searching for new (new to me) interactions within the confines of color and surface. Playing with marks in deliberate brushstroke, or marks made from accidental splattered paint, layering of translucent pigment, stretching the pigment until it becomes more translucent - it's all borne out of a seeking, an insatiable curiosity to see what happens when you add this to that.
I don’t want to add ALL the photos from the show, so here’s just a little sneak peek. It will be up through March (exact end date TBD). Almost everything is for available for purchase here.
Upcoming Solo Show - Material Experiments
I’ve been a little quiet here lately, as I’ve been busy making work for my first show of 2023!
Material Experiments will open on January 7th at Cahoots in Ann Arbor. I’ll be giving a brief talk on the process and work in the collection at 12 pm, with the possibility of a Q + A session afterwards.
About the Work: The work selected for Material Experiments is a combination of some familiar pieces and brand new work. The common thread is experiments. I’ve always been more interested in the making of the cookie dough than the cookie, and this collection echos that. Each piece examines a relationship with material, asks/answers questions about marks and stands as little monuments to process.
About the Space: Cahoots is a tech co-working space + cafe here in Ann Arbor, in the old Kleinschmidt insurance building (seriously cool facade). I was so excited to be asked to show work here, the interior oozes innovation and the cafe offerings are always delicious.
About the Show: The opening talk will start at noon on January 7th. Come early and grab a drink from the cafe! Parking in the area isn’t too bad, there’s a garage at 4th and Washington (just down the street) and occasionally street parking once you turn off Huron.
Drop me a note if you’re planning on coming, I’d love to see you there!
New Show Announcement!
New Show! (And this time it’s local!)
Very happy to announce a new 3 month long show, coming in January to Cahoots here in Ann Arbor.
The plans for the work are still coming together, but I’m very excited to share some new ideas I’ve been playing with recently. We’ll have a reception (still deciding opening or closing, and when!) so I’ll have an update with all of that ready soon.
The interior of this space is just SO warm and cozy. It’s like being in a hug. Exactly where I want to be in January. The current artist is Nina Shahin, and that work is just amazing. Go see it if you can!
I’ll do a preview for my email list as per usual, so make sure you’re on it by signing up here!
Looking forward to seeing you in January.
First Open Studio Weekend
This weekend I opened the middle garage door, put out some signs, hung some new work, laid out some snacks and held the first open studio in the new space.
I kept it on the smaller end of attendance, just to make sure logistically I wouldn’t be bothering the neighbors too much. The alleyway can get a bit tight, so I wanted to make sure we could easily all fit inside if necessary.
It was such a great event. I met so many neighbors, saw some friends I haven’t seen since the early days of the pandemic, and a few pieces even found new homes. I love having people into the space, it’s always so great to hear what they see in the paintings, or how they interpret the work. Those conversations are my absolute favorite.
This was also the second event that showcased the new collage pieces. (The first one being the Rostrum 312 show ) so I was eager to hear the responses to the new work.
This was also the first time the Glyph collection was shown together. (All except the pieces mounted on paper) At the end of the weekend these will be boxed up and shipped down to Jenner McGinn Studios, where they will be a part of a pop-up at the end of the month.
Huge thanks to everyone who stopped by, next time I’ll get the word out a little far-er and wide-er, but this was a good run-through for a larger event. Chewy even made an appearance at the end of Friday night (see the chairs keeping him in the studio). I’m so grateful for this little art community, thank you so much and always for your support.
Art Auction for Vyshyvanka Day
Today we celebrated Vyshyvanka Day at with an incredible party organized the The Hosting. I donated these 3 new collages for the art auction, 100% of the proceeds goes to humanitarian aid for Ukraine.
Sky and Wheat 1, 2, and 3 - inspired by the colors of the flag of Ukraine. 11 x 14, mixed media on paper and framed in maple.
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Installation by the ONE AND ONLY Passion Flower Sue.
So many beautiful blooms.
If you weren’t able to bid on a piece but still want to help check out Razom for Ukraine . They are a nonprofit dedicated to helping the people of Ukraine and offer many opportunities to give.