The Art Opening
We had the reception for the Faculty/ Studio Artist Show last night and had a good crowd for a winter night. It’s so great to see friends and also connect with new people at these events. Art becomes a little bit like theater at these things, a nice change from the solitary business of doing the art itself.
That’s my piece, The Mahatma Gandhi Hat Company (”Keep Peace On The Mind”), at the top of the stairs. The beautiful paintings of my studio neighbor, Deb Putnoi, is just to the left of me. The sculptures on the stairs are sails, wonderful objects really, by sculptor Bill Frese. Click on the photos to see them large.
Despite the poor economy artists appear to be full of good cheer. We’re used to the challenge of making it in an inhospitable world. Good training, I think, for tough times. We did hear stories last night of job layoffs. It seems to me we have to ‘keep calm and carry on’! Check out this wonderful silkscreen poster I just bought on Etsy for $25. It was made originally in England during WWII and posted all around London during The Blitz. This new rather colorful version arrived a few days ago and is waiting to be framed. It’s available here.
I will announce my new site on Monday. Please come to visit. I’ll be posting there from Monday on. Meanwhile hope all is well in your world.
