In the Works

[avad]

Projects in the works:
Unbelievably, the -scope contemporary art fair is really coming right smack to my neck of the woods.
-scopeHamptons is scheduled for July 15-17 in my friggin Hometown!!!. Now, Southampton is known for a lot of things, but I'd have to say that younger cutting-edge art has not been one of em. SO Here's to livening things up a bit and having a little fun here at home!
To celebrate the occassion, some artist friends and I have been planning up a nearby installation of our works- I got permission from my lumber yard to use a bit of their property by the railroad tracks, just steps away from the -scope hall...and so stay tuned for PARALLAX: Art on the Trax....because why the hell not, dammit!:)Shipping containers are amazingly cheap!
I'll have some small works in the actual fair as well.

Will also be showing works in town at the same time as part of ARTspotting, sort of an ArtWalk with shops showcasing artists for the weekend. This was a little idea seed from a while ago that I am so thrilled/surprised/wowed to see actually taking shape. It's become a lot of work certainly- I've never attended so many meetings and networked like this. Cooperative effort is draining...but the potential effects! Even if it just livens things up a Little bit, or plants the seeds for next year!

Been also trying to finish up my cigar box artwork for this year's Hospice auction. I am absolutely later than imaginable. Was supposed to be submitted June 1. I'm making it open-book style with two resin 'paintings' facing/adjacent...in the Immense Journey series style.
Need to do final resin layer tomorrow.*gulp*

Comments

[unluckymonkey.livejournal.com]

Oh more to see soon! LOVELY!
that sounds like tons of fun by the trax! You should all dress like hobos and have a barrel fire and booze! ;)
I adore my driven hyper-talented little chica! SUCH an inspiration.

[avad.livejournal.com]

lol! well, we'll have booze!;)
I'm all covered in primer, wanna see?;)
Hehe. Today i was looking for a lil drinkeepoo (wine) to accompany me in the studio and all I could find in the fridge was something called 'BudWeiser'...in a Can!. *shakes wino head*
Horrible stuff. I put it in a glass and tried to like it. but no. It just doesn't DO what the other things do.Ahwell, back to coffee for tonight (yes it's midnight but what can you do). Tomorrow I go out in search of another bottle of what I lovingly call Muskrat-wine. It's this thing called Moscato Andrea- magic stuff, sippy dessert wine that makes happy fuzzies on the very first sip. THAT and some good music will keep me in my studio all day. Just have to be careful and only have a little. Balance is everything. Too much and i say to hell with art and I just end up dancing and making out with my arm;).

[unluckymonkey.livejournal.com]

hahaha you're a dreadful little one aren't you? mmmmm wine. We drink our fair share I like some really affordable ones so I can get em often. they're smooth reds that go good with LOTS. I like Hacienda(sp?) and Lodi Red. Both around $10/bottle. I can't remember the name of one of your favs but it's got a white label and is wrapped in gold fishnet. YUM!

SURE take pics of your bad self all messy. Messy hardworkin girls are the sexiest! :)

scope southampton

[http://users.livejournal.com/--carina--/]

Hi Darlene,

wow.. that is so amazing :o)
Am glad to hear.. :o) But it's not THIS July, no? Next year, right?

Hope you managed to get the garage for your artwork by now.

Love,

Carina

Re: scope southampton

[avad.livejournal.com]

haha, nope it's all really happening THIS July.*gulp*;)
that's why I've been a wee bit overwhelmed and haven't been able to do any wedding planning, much to Verena's dismay;). But i'm really pushing myself with these events. It's just a great opportunity. I'm hoping that the -scope fair will be successful here and it becomes an annual event in Southampton...but it will depend on how it goes this first year I suppose.

B carved out a bit of space in the front of the garage so that I can at least do resin pours on small pieces. *sigh* Worked on one today (the piece for the Hospice auction). I'm going to stick to making small pieces for these shows in July...there's just not enough time.

[rokkitz.livejournal.com]

wow, Parallax! big ol' industrial container spaces + art. sounds really amazing. can't really imagine that the lumber yard would say "no" to you. ;o) something about the collaborative aspect really struck me. an amazing practice for a community. the game rules!!! a path upon which the impossible becomes reality.

[avad.livejournal.com]

hehe. Lumberyard loves nailgirl, nailgirl loves lumberyard.;)woodcuts for freee...

Yep these are the first collaborative events I've been involved with...It's so amazing, I really do see it in my mind as strange overlapping networks and mappings of social structures....been playing around with being a real-life 'connector' and encouraging symbiosis between otherwise seemingly competing groups.