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Stola Contemporary Art- Democracy in Danger- virtual catalogue.
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"Freedom for Sale #8"- work on paper. In view at Stola Contemporary Art exhibit: Democracy in Danger
Magic Mirror @ the Cincinnati Museum of Art. What a wonderful discovery.
A small bronze mirror, locked away in storage at the Cincinnati Art Museum, had always seemed unremarkable. But the artifact had a secret hiding in plain sight.
What a terrific enhancement!
Artists Dahlia Elsayed and Saya Woolfalk are the first to be included in Art at Amtrak, a rotating series of site-specific installations in the subterranean Midtown station.
My mother had an aluminum kettle where she boiled water for tea or coffee. When one of my cousins relocated she gave it to him as she wanted to continue to be a presence in his life. I actually never thought he valued the gesture. By the time I visited him in his new location, the kettle was not place to be found- he did not know so... Who knows where the kettle ended up! I never wanted her to give him the kettle and I was right. In thinking about that kitchen object today, I went back to a 2012 series of watercolor studies I did about the kettle.
Here there are two paintings: "Angel Kettle" and "By the Trees"-watercolors on paper, 9 by 12 in.
"Eye" (oil on wood. c 2022) is a continuation of my working with the image of an embalmed bird - a tradition of many Native Tribes to hang an embalmed bird by the front door of their house as a way to honor the avian free spirit. And in working with the image, I am reminded of the spiritual meaning of birds: elevation, enlightenment, hope, and wisdom.
Enjoy it!
The resiliant spirit of artists under war.
As Russian forces continue attacking Ukraine, Ukrainian artists have been visualizing the resilience of their nation and how their lives have been turned upside down by war.
Galleriumart "FEMINA-2022| Smart Group- a collection of very interesting work by female artists. Enjoying to have been asked to be part of the show.
Time to seriously support those that are in much need.
The International Rescue Committee helps people caught in the world's worst disasters to survive, recover and regain control of their future.
Sketch #8 or Whale with dots air diving over the sea- graphite/watercolors/pen (c 2022)
Sketch #4 or Flower Lights- BL. 2022(c)
What an odd story ....
The creepy doll girlfriend made for artist Oskar Kokoschka in 1919
I am subscribed to The Museum of Ridiculously Interesting Things (https://ridiculouslyinteresting.com). On their last newsletter, I learned about Christine Borland "a Scottish artist who explores the fascinating intersections between art and medicine, life and death like in Five Set Conversation Pieces (1998), an installation of five ceramic pelvises containing fetal skulls, which Borland based on antique obstetric models.
The pelvises and skulls are made of bone china — a type of porcelain which traditionally contained real bone ash. Each set is hand-painted with an “oriental” pattern adapted from traditional 18th and 19th century English tableware derived from East Asian porcelain. The artist lovingly displays the pelvises on clear shelves, reminiscent of the way ladies of the period might have displayed their wedding china..."
I just found the work fascinating and interesting so I want to share it with all of you.
You can view the pelvises pieces in Borland's wwebsite:
https://www.christineborland.com/five-set-conversation-pieces
Designs derived from 18th century British adaptations of East Asian porcelain, including Liverpool’s 18th Century china industry, which included commemorations of the maiden voyage of ships leaving the port to engage in colonial trade and directly in the slave trade.
Old Master painting was pulled from auction last year—but will the government pay full market price?
As powerful, profound, exquisite, and excellent is Beethoven’s 9th symphony so it is Joel Coen’s latest film (2021) “The Tragedy of MacBeth”. A pouring of the best best best of craftsmanship & creativity!! A real gift to humanity!!. The viewing of this film was the best gift I could have given to myself on xmas day.
"Unusual Lighting over the City". Oil on Canvas. 2021(c)
"Small Works" 2022 Calendar
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Back by demand.... GATO 2022 Calendar
Custom Photo Calendars for Sale Gato 2022
Artworks from "Later Impressions 2021"- CAVA group exhibit at the Bridgeport Art Center in display until October 22, 2021. I've chosen these pieces as each one of them have something to tell me --visually/by technique, conceptually, emotionally, and spiritually. Enjoy them!
"...Dutch artist Berndnaut Smilde creates artworks in the form of indoor clouds. He is interested in the temporary aspect of the work. It’s there for a few seconds before they fall apart again..."
I find the personification of clouds, in his work, a very moving and evocative experience- a reminder that nature, in its simplicity and silent beauty is master of our human existence.
Nimbus The Nimbus works present a transitory moment of presence in a specific location. They can be interpreted as a sign of loss or becoming, or just as a a fragment from a classical painting. People have always had a strong metaphysical connection to clouds and through time have projected many ide...
"Energy from Another World". Oil on canvas. c 2021
"Jon's Scissors"(c2019) is part of LATER IMPRESSIONS 2021 CAVA exhibit showing at:
BRIDGEPORT ART CENTER-1200 W. 35th St. in Chicago.
Opening Reception: September 17th, 7:00-10:00 PM
On how Hi**er used works by psychiatric patients in his culture war
The author of an acclaimed new book tells how Hi**er used works by psychiatric patients in his culture war
Salvador Dalí and Paul Klee admired their work – but asylum patients were left vulnerable when fellow artist Hi**er came to power
'The Andes are Burning'- oil pastels on watercolor paper. 2021(c)
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