"Global Grid" on auction at THINK HUMANITY fundraiser

This piece, "Global Grid" will be up for auction along with a bunch of other cool stuff to benefit the THINK HUMANITY fundraiser to help refugees in the Kyangwali Resettlement Camp. Money raised buys mosquito nets and helps fund education and livestock self sufficiency projects in the camp.

This is a family event that includes live music, a silent auction, refreshments and jewelry sales. A $5 suggested entry can buy a mosquito net that saves the lives of 3 children. Silent Auction items include gift certificates to Two Pairs, Eldora Ski Resort, Choice City Butcher, Central City Opera, Bas Bleu Theatre Company, Coopersmith's, the Cupboard and more, signed sport memorabilia, wine and beer. And unique items including a unicycle, gifts from Africa. Appetizers provided by Old Chicago, Austin's, Ras-ka, Avo's, Nita-Crisp and Mouco Cheese.

The event will be held Saturday, February 6, from 6:30-9:30 PM at Every Day Joe's, 144 Mason Street, Fort Collins, CO for more info call 970-581-7580

Boulder "Open Wall" 2010

Here are some pictures from this cool event at the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art. It was called "Off the Wall" and artist could bring in their work, out it on the wall in an unjuried manner and hopefully someone would bid on it and literally take it off the wall. It was a fun night, but, alas, my work didn't sell. There were a lot of works that didn't sell, unfortunately. But, it was quite a scene and the museum is a really cool space. I will be their next year!!

More new work

This piece, called GRANDMAS TAG is based on the idea of tagging, in the vein of your Grandmother's quilt. These pieces are made from some pieces I found at Unique Repeats, a local thrift store that always provides me with inspiration. This piece is about 4' long and 2' wide, it is mounted on a board I found at Resource, another awesome recycled art type o place.

FINISHED ORBITS

I have been working on a commission piece for the past few weeks. This client has seen one of my Orbit pieces in the house of a collector and asked if I could do one for her. The Orbit pieces are made using shoelaces and cotton fabric. The Shoelaces were given to me by the owner of Duke's Shoe Repair in Washington, DC.

Commissions are fun, but tricky. I have started doing two similar pieces for each commission, that way the client can decide which one she likes the best. It works well, because afterwards you have a piece that you might not have done in the first place. Here are images of both pieces I did for this commission. Guess which one the client chose?

Prom Pictures

We all had a grand time at the "Senior Prom". It was a great, intergenerational event where everyone associated with Elderhaus, staff, board members, and residents could get together and have a lot of fun. There was some great Big Band Music with The Glen Shull Big Band and TONS of food Catered by MacKenize Place. Enjoy the pictures.

"Senior Prom" New Years on the Titanic

I am so excited to be working with the Adult Day Care center, Elderhaus, on their upcoming event. "The Senior Prom" is a night out for Seniors to experience a Prom. The night will be full of good food and good music. My Girl Scout Troop and the Elderhaus Art Class have been working on Iceberg center pieces for the evening. Some pictures are posted here. This event is free and open to the public. It will be held Friday, January 15th from 5-8 at Poudre High School. Put on your Prom dress and Tux and join us!!

Orbit Commission #2 Progress

Here is the second Orbit piece I have been working on in the studio. his piece has shoelaces and bias tape in the construction, to add color and depth

First Friday Artwalk

If you are in Downtown Fort Collins tonight, stop by my studio on the second floor of The Fort Collins Museum of Contemporary Art. The museum itself is closed, but studios will be open. I am on the second floor, near the drinking fountain. You will be able to see the new commission I am working on and I will have a package of Trader Joe's Joe Joe's to share (Trader Joe's style Oreos) Hope to see you tonight!

Orbit Commission Progress photos

Here are some pictures of a piece I have been commissioned to do. It is an extension of the Orbit Series. This series of work was created using shoelaces. The size is about 3'x4'. I plan on making two pieces so the client can choose which one she would prefer. I will post pictures of the second piece...soon!

Stance...purchase award!

I am happy to announce that Stance now has a new home. It was recipient of a purchase award during the notBIG show at Logsdon1909 in Chicago, Illinois. Happy to know this piece will stay in the Windy City, one of my favorite places to be. Thanks to Marco Logsdon the director of the gallery and the patron who provided the award. What a nice way to start 2010!