The KeyboardI was given an old organ keyboard yesterday (many thanks to Liz Cohn), and have been carefully deconstructing it for parts. This keyboard is an assemblage artist's dream! There are so many unusual kinds of pieces here that can be worked into an assemblage project.
Save The DateI'll be participating in a group show at Gallery 6 PDX with nine other artists in April. If you live in the area, plan to join us for the First Friday Reception...April 4, 5pm to 8pm. I'll be showing three pieces, along with the work of the other artists: Gallery 6 PDX
131 NE 6th Av. Portland, OR 97232 April 4 - 27 2014 Afternoon Tea and Cookies Sunday, April 20, 3:00 pm I live along the Willamette River with a nearby wilderness area and little island (great for hiking) that juts out into the river-about four blocks from my house. We're seeing a lot of visitors with binoculars in the area right now...everyone wanting to watch the bald eagle nest. I heard the "scream" of one of the eagles early this morning as I was walking Gracie, so we headed in that direction, and paused to watch one of them land in the nest, take a few photos, etc. There are several folks who live right in that area with direct day-long access to this free nature show. One of the neighbors told me last night that there are, indeed, eaglets now in the nest. I may have to set up a lawn chair with my own binoculars so I can watch the comings and goings of the parents and maybe catch a glimpse of the babies. I took these photos this morning...yes, it's a little difficult to see the eagle (and the nest) from these photos, but I could easily see a part of the eagle's body and white head popping up from the nest. One of my favorite streaming cams is this nest from Minnesota...two eggs have now been laid:
Face TimeUsing the "facetime" app, one can make video/audio calls over Wi-Fi from one iphone/ipad/ipod or Mac to someone else's. That's exactly what I did this week as I connected with a high school class in New Jersey ( a "few" miles from Portland, OR). I received a "Visit Our Class" invitation from an art teacher-a request for me to share an "assemblage" lesson with her students. A flight from Oregon to N.J. (with the turbulence, bad food, small economy seats, etc.) is really not a dream vacation (although a good way to accumulate "miles"). So, through the magic of Apple's Face Time we were able to connect in a much easier fashion with me sitting (comfortably) at my studio work table here in Oregon-my ipad air on a stand facing me...and N.J. teacher, Joey Carradori, in her classroom with her students, watching me from a laptop with a projected screen image. Wi-Fi technology at its best! I could see and hear them...they could see and hear me! What a great way to collaborate over the thousands of miles! This is my ipad (with a view of the N.J. classroom) from here at my home during our visit: In New Jersey...their view of me: During this hour, my visit was fairly simple: I shared a little bit about my own background, we talked about the assemblage artist, Joseph Cornell, and I demonstrated a few techniques that work for me in the construction of my own assemblages. Yes, the hour went by quickly. I'm hoping for a Face Time invitation to go back into their classroom when they have all completed their own individual assemblage pieces. I'd like to possibly highlight some of their work here on my blog...stay tuned!
So, folks, it appears we may have some young, new assemblage artists in the making...woohoo!! If you live in the Portland area, BE SURE to check out Liz and Ole's show this month (February 2014) at Gallery 6 PDX (131 NE 6th Av.) Liz Cohn and her husband have collaborated on this "minimalist assemblage" show...open Friday - Sunday, Noon to 5 pm.I will be joining nine other artists at Gallery 6 PDX for a group "sculpture" show in April...more on that later.
My neighbor just emailed me the photos that he took of my Gracie (black labradoodle) and the other neighbor's cocker spaniel puppy, Henry. They are both now about the same size (approximately 20 lbs), but it's obvious that Henry is going to be a bigger (and more dominant) dog. We've had some major snow (and ice) in the last few days (it's almost all gone today), and these two had the opportunity for some heavy duty play. It's nice to get them together. As we always say..."a tired puppy is a good puppy." After a good romp with Henry, Gracie will come home and do some heavy duty napping!
We've got WINTER WEATHER here in the Portland area this week with lots of cold air and several inches of snow, but probably nothing like what some of the rest of the country is experiencing. Nevertheless, it brings us almost to a complete standstill. It will all disappear in a couple days or so, when it begins to rain with temps going up to about 50 degrees. In the meantime, Gracie (ten month old mini labradoodle) is fully enjoying her daily romps in this fluffy white stuff. Gracie has been playing with the neighbor's new cocker spaniel puppy, Henry. Once again, I've just added some new photos of my new newest "little box" assemblages here.
Liz Cohn had a great "First Friday" reception last night at her gallery, Gallery 6 PDX. Liz is the owner and curator (and artist) of the gallery, and was showing some of her own collage work from the past years. Her show will be up through the end of the month. I will be in a group sculpture show at Liz's gallery in April...more on that later. Photos from last night:
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