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 <3

Raw Wave on view at Homes Campus

My installation ‘Raw Wave’ went up at Homes Campus (brand new location!) this week, thankfully before the big snow storm hit.

I am so grateful for this space and to the wonderful team over there for helping me to bring this vision to life.

About the Show:

Raw Wave is a series of 8 raw canvas panels, all 72 inches tall, ranging in width from 30s-40s inches wide. Each panel consists of a scene of thinned-acrylic marks, a language of form that might echo the movement of an expanse of water. The marks are translated from gesture studies of bodies of water, ripples in pools, undulations of waves and laid down on the canvas quickly and with purpose. The nature of the thinned paint adds a degree of randomness to how the works dry; the water transporting the pigment around the canvas to follow the path of least resistance.

I chose raw, unstretched canvas to utilize the fluidity of the material. It hangs from transparent line (thanks to the FABULOUS curator and her partner) cascading downward in crests and furls, draping in shadowed waves. Each panel creates 2-3 additional waves out of the material itself and the shadows surrounding it. When someone walks by quickly the edges flow upwards, stirring the waves further.

I wanted to convey the feeling of being on the shore, looking towards an expanse of water. That meditative space that beckons us to go closer, to dip our toes in and experience it with all our senses.

The collection might beg the question, ‘When is a work finished?’,  the paintings are not stretched over bars, which is the common method of displaying finalized work. The paintings (as well as many other examples of my on-canvas work) can live their entire lives flat. They also can be stretched over bars and displayed as a more typical piece of art. I like to think of my work as a living, breathing, response - one that adapts as the situation demands.

If you’d like to purchase a panel, scan the QR code at the location it will take you to the gallery page. (or purchase online via the gallery page) All work must remain up until the show ends. Paintings can be stretched over bars free-of-charge after purchase if desired.

Let me know if you’re headed out to see it!