Simple

Back in the studio finishing unfinished things. My daughter pulled a book about origami off the shelf today. She pulls out lots of books these days, but this one caught my eye. I have had a dilemma for a year now about creating a different heel for a pair of boots I am making for a friend. I made an art trade in 2010 with my friend Michael Aaron McAllister. I still owe him a pair of boots. I got pregnant right around the promise, then had Asha. I finally have moments where I can think for long periods of time again re:early bedtime for baby.

I wanted a particular angle to the heel. I mean, a FAB heel, as the new owner would is fabulous. The heel is the thing that gives each boot piece life..a suggested arc of movement. Flipping through the book I started paying attention to the diagrams. The line of one finally made me go,"Oh,that's the way it should fold...." Finally. So simple I could not see it. I played with a piece of scrap paper and there it is.

Racine Art Museum

Three new pieces are on display at the Racine Art Museum in, "To Wear, Or Not To Wear."

Continuing colorful pattern throughout the museum, RAM Curator of Exhibitions Lena Vigna organized To Wear or Not to Wear, which showcases artist-made garments and objects of adornment that are both wearable and non-wearable. Visitors to the museum will discover a dress constructed of ceiling tin, a collar of airbrushed aluminum, and shoes made of discarded lottery tickets. This exhibition includes the work of emerging and established artists such as Daniel Jocz, Kay Khan, John Petrey, Marjorie Schick and Rebecca Siemering, from various backgrounds including metalsmithing, sculpture, fiber, and commercial photography.

Join me for Pawtucket Open Studios

Not only will my studio be open on September 24 and 25, from 11-5 PM, but I am hosting a make and take class with materials I use with my sculpture. Drop in, and create some hand-embroidered postcards or a small book. All materials are provided with instruction for $10 per person, with early bird discounts if you register with a friend or child before the 24th.

Studio is located at 545 Pawtucket Avenue, Room C204, Second floor. Map is here.

Studio Class

Single $10.00 Bring a Friend $17.00 With Child $15.00

Wheel of Fortunette

This past week, I have been working on a piece for National Grid, using a recycled refrigerator. Several other artists are participating, and they will be on display in Providence in late July. Cannot wait to see what everyone else is doing. I am taking a cue from carnival fortune telling machines and I am adding a spinning wheel with environmental "fortunes" around the edges of a wheel Pictured is the start of it. The colors are from a palette given by National Grid.

Hope springs eternal

Back in the studio again after a brief absence for my biggest and lifelong project- the birth of my daughter Asha in March. Asha is a Hindi name for "hope, desire or wish." Being pregnant took me offline for awhile, and made my life more interior, so there have not been many posts in the last year. With a few shows coming up in the fall at the Racine Art Museum and the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, I am back at work. With the piece work style I use with the lottery tickets I have been able to continue work at a slower pace, but at least some pace. Look for more posts soon-including updating my web site.

Montreal

Me and Erik went to Montreal last week for a little getaway, as it is such an inspirational art treat of a city. We stumbled upon the Silophone and Erik took some video of me singing into it. So much fun! I think this is one of the best public art projects I have ever seen. The fact that you can participate is extraordinary. I was also amazed at how well kept and clean the area was, no chips in the concrete or graffiti. An great deal was to get an art/subway pass good for three days. We rode the metro everywhere and went to at least 5 museums, got into special exhibitions at no cost and the botanical gardens. I really can't say enough about how tourist friendly and art filled this city is.

American Made in American Style Magazine!

If you pick up the Fall issue of American Style, you will see a detail shot of American Made. More online.