by Wanda | Apr 16, 2013 | News
Ellen Gallagher. What can I say about her work? I can say that I have a hot and cold relationship to it. By far, her most ambitious piece Deluxe is pretty spectacular. There was a great print show here and that piece was in the exhibit. It was so great to see the work in person after only seeing photos and reading about it. I dig Deluxe, but I really dig another piece she made. Unlike Deluxe with it’s shocking yellow bits, Bling Bling, a painting of collaged materials covered in black paint is fantastic! The texture that is built up over a very expansive canvas gives it a depth that mimics the Milky Way. It’s tactile, velvety and sensual. I also like the word play of the title seeing that the collage materials include jewelry. How fortunate was I that I was able to see Bling Bling in person here as well?
by Wanda | Apr 15, 2013 | News
This Monday has been a bear! I woke up this morning and did not have my usual two cups of coffee. I kind of felt like I didn’t want it. It was like my body was giving me signals that I’ve been drinking too much caffeine and should ease up. I passed on the joe and instead had some orange juice and a slice of banana bread. BIG MISTAKE! My 8am class was torture! I felt moody and non-communicative. After class was over, I went and got myself a coffee and miracle – I felt like my old, alert self. I’m never going to be able to not drink my coffee in the morning.
This experience made me think of Meret Oppneheim’s fur-covered cup, saucer and spoon. How I do love the surrealists! This piece speaks to how you can transform and object by combining unexpected materials. It’s great because for me, the materials used make this object both attractive and repulsive.
by Wanda | Apr 14, 2013 | News
I was recently awarded an individual artist fellowship from the arts council here in my home town. I’ve tried multiple times, but have never received one until now. It is very important for me to receive this type of recognition here, because it makes me feel like the art powers that be see that the work I do is deserving of support. These latch hooked hotties are paying off!
by Wanda | Apr 12, 2013 | News
I really enjoy objects. I never thought about it, but in my own personal art collection, I have a lot of 3D work. If money wasn’t an issue and I could acquire whatever I wished, I would definitely purchase a work by Robert Gober. The first time I had seen his art was when I lived in San Francisco. His work is about sexuality, gender mixed in with religion and the human condition. His work also has an element of surrealism. I may not understand what each sculpture means, but I certainly do not mind spending the time investigating them.
by Wanda | Apr 11, 2013 | News
What is going on Mother Nature?! Here in my little city, things were looking up for being outside. I noticed the new plants making their way up through the ground. We’ve had some beautiful days of 60+ degree weather. Spring is here. Wrong! Last night, we got a nice dusting of snow and it’s an insulting 30 degrees out. The sky is grey and moody. So, what is on my mind today? I’m thinking about the work of artist Berlinde De Bruyckere.
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