Crafty Bastards
Saturday, June 28 from 10am-5pm
Pyramid Atlantic Art Center
8230 Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring, MD
Bring your own T-shirt to screen during one of the workshops! Trade unwanted craft supplies at the Crafty Mutiny Supply Swap Booth! Rock out to local music on two stages!
Its Super Close to the Metro, a Big Ass Parking Garage, and the Georgia Avenue Busses.
so many ways to get there!
Friday, June 27, 2008
Thursday, June 26, 2008
goodbye telectroscope, hello waterfalls
so under the bridge you can see the structure for the Waterfalls project.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Washington DC International Arts Expo 2008
Washington DC International Arts Expo
September 19-21st.
did anyone go to this last year? i missed it.
September 19-21st.
did anyone go to this last year? i missed it.
me, on city paper blog
i'm written about on the city paper crafty bastards blog regarding this saturdays Craft Bastards in Silver Spring.
Monday, June 23, 2008
playing with a new website
i'm putting together a new site of my artwork here
let me know what you think, its really still in the design stage.
let me know what you think, its really still in the design stage.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Crafty Bastards /Silver Spring, next Saturday.
Crafty Bastards /Silver Spring will be next saturday. look at all the cool stuff going on
I'll have a bunch of new glass and concrete pieces along this series:
Saturday, June 28 from 10am-5pm
Pyramid Atlantic Art Center
8230 Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring, MD
I'll have a bunch of new glass and concrete pieces along this series:
Saturday, June 28 from 10am-5pm
Pyramid Atlantic Art Center
8230 Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring, MD
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Friday, June 13, 2008
Artomatic 2008 is ending soon!
Go Check out Artomatic this weekend.
I'll be giving a tour of Washington Glass School Artists exhibiting at Artomatic on Sunday.
if you're interested, please meet me in the lobby at 1:45. We will start the tour at 2 PM.
There will be bands and performances and workshops all weekend. this is the biggest art event dc has to offer, you'll find something you dig.
i've been toying with some video pieces to introduce my work. i'd like to start doing some techniques oriented ones. i'm actually rather camera shy but i'm trying to get over that.
anyway, heres an intro to my pieces at Artomatic 2008:
my etsy shop is HERE
I'll be giving a tour of Washington Glass School Artists exhibiting at Artomatic on Sunday.
if you're interested, please meet me in the lobby at 1:45. We will start the tour at 2 PM.
There will be bands and performances and workshops all weekend. this is the biggest art event dc has to offer, you'll find something you dig.
i've been toying with some video pieces to introduce my work. i'd like to start doing some techniques oriented ones. i'm actually rather camera shy but i'm trying to get over that.
anyway, heres an intro to my pieces at Artomatic 2008:
my etsy shop is HERE
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Monday, June 02, 2008
Tour Of Washington Glass School Artists at Artomatic
Washington Glass School Art Tour of Artomatic, Sunday, June 8 at 2pm
Please meet in the lobby of Artomatic between 1:45pm-2pm for a guided glass tour of Artomatic. Join Washington Glass School artists Cheryl Derricotte, Kirk Waldroff, Sean Hennessey and others as they lead you directly to all the great glass on exhibit this year. The tour will depart the lobby at 2pm. We will then ride up together to the 12th floor to begin and walk down to the 4th floor so comfortable shoes are suggested. Cost: FREE!
Please meet in the lobby of Artomatic between 1:45pm-2pm for a guided glass tour of Artomatic. Join Washington Glass School artists Cheryl Derricotte, Kirk Waldroff, Sean Hennessey and others as they lead you directly to all the great glass on exhibit this year. The tour will depart the lobby at 2pm. We will then ride up together to the 12th floor to begin and walk down to the 4th floor so comfortable shoes are suggested. Cost: FREE!
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
thoughts on my work at Artomatic 2008
I have exhibited two sets of work at Artomatic and wanted to describe some of my thoughts on each.
Remnants of the Age of Enlightenment.
I began a fascination with the use of the traditional lightbulb imagery because of a “ghost light” used in old theatres to keep the ghosts company while the stage was dark. I began correlating that light bulb with my modern retelling of the story of Diogenes, an Athenian Philosopher who walked around with a lantern looking for an honest man. I used an incandescent light instead of an oil lantern. This “seeking” of Diogenes is an inspiration gesture, and I feel exemplary of our daily yearnings for more substance in our lives. Relying on an honest inquiry into the nature of things led western civilization into an age enlightenment. An age I have represented as aged and in a ruinous state.
Glass Panels.
I am fascinated by the use of narrative panels in architecture and the form of my glass panels are inspired by this tradition. As with Remnant of the Age of Enlightenment, I am presenting pieces that have a feeling of relics. Of archeology. Of the study of the past and the way we thought. As if these pieces have been dug up in some distant future to teach the world how we think and feel today.
I liken the presence of glass in my art as the ethereal aspects of our lives. Our soul. Our hopes and d
Remnants of the Age of Enlightenment.
I began a fascination with the use of the traditional lightbulb imagery because of a “ghost light” used in old theatres to keep the ghosts company while the stage was dark. I began correlating that light bulb with my modern retelling of the story of Diogenes, an Athenian Philosopher who walked around with a lantern looking for an honest man. I used an incandescent light instead of an oil lantern. This “seeking” of Diogenes is an inspiration gesture, and I feel exemplary of our daily yearnings for more substance in our lives. Relying on an honest inquiry into the nature of things led western civilization into an age enlightenment. An age I have represented as aged and in a ruinous state.
Glass Panels.
I am fascinated by the use of narrative panels in architecture and the form of my glass panels are inspired by this tradition. As with Remnant of the Age of Enlightenment, I am presenting pieces that have a feeling of relics. Of archeology. Of the study of the past and the way we thought. As if these pieces have been dug up in some distant future to teach the world how we think and feel today.
I liken the presence of glass in my art as the ethereal aspects of our lives. Our soul. Our hopes and d
Monday, May 26, 2008
Artomatic-opolis 500
Artists, start your cardboard! Green Flag for the Artomatic 500
In the spirit of art cars and kinetic sculpture races, Artomatic is planning its own take on the classic car race with the Artomatic 500 Cardboard Creation Competition on Sunday June 1 at 2pm.
All Artomatic participants are invited to create a cardboard "vehicle" which could be two dimensional, three dimensional -- even four dimensional if you can make it happen -- as long as it it entirely powered by a walking or running human and is decorated by the driver and his or her team.
It might look something like a cross between this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_kajBkhxhc -- and this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxp6kdwKBus&feature=related
With a bit of this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGhhls4SJlk
It's up to you.
Final event location is to be determined, but will be on or adjacent to the Artomatic site at 1st&M NE.
Although all the details are not yet ironed out, here are some preliminary guidelines:
* Cars should be primarily made of cardboard. Participants must supply their own paint. Artomatic is looking into a source for cardboard boxes/sheets to offer at cost, but scrounging for refigerator boxes will put you ahead of the game. Anyone with sources/contacts please let me know.
* All locomotion must be provided by one or more humanoid drivers. No engine or propulsion system of any sort is allowed.
* Wheels are optional. In fact, they are discouraged.
* There will likely be some sort of race with laps, as well as a drag race -- which is open to interpretation.
* Winners will be determined by a judging team using points based on some combination of garishness and ingenuity yet to be determined. Some points may be awarded for finishing first or just completion of the race at all. Or not.
* We plan to hold a pre-race build session or two in the unused north side of the Cabaret Stage possibly over Memorial Day weekend-- probably Saturday.
* Entrants will have to sign a release and agree to clean up any mess they make and hold AOM, the building, NoMa etc harmless.
Want to participate? Got some ideas? Want to help organize, be part of
the pit crew, a race official or judge? Contact D&M Co-Chair Sal Ferro, ferro.sal@gmail.com
In the spirit of art cars and kinetic sculpture races, Artomatic is planning its own take on the classic car race with the Artomatic 500 Cardboard Creation Competition on Sunday June 1 at 2pm.
All Artomatic participants are invited to create a cardboard "vehicle" which could be two dimensional, three dimensional -- even four dimensional if you can make it happen -- as long as it it entirely powered by a walking or running human and is decorated by the driver and his or her team.
It might look something like a cross between this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_kajBkhxhc -- and this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxp6kdwKBus&feature=related
With a bit of this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGhhls4SJlk
It's up to you.
Final event location is to be determined, but will be on or adjacent to the Artomatic site at 1st&M NE.
Although all the details are not yet ironed out, here are some preliminary guidelines:
* Cars should be primarily made of cardboard. Participants must supply their own paint. Artomatic is looking into a source for cardboard boxes/sheets to offer at cost, but scrounging for refigerator boxes will put you ahead of the game. Anyone with sources/contacts please let me know.
* All locomotion must be provided by one or more humanoid drivers. No engine or propulsion system of any sort is allowed.
* Wheels are optional. In fact, they are discouraged.
* There will likely be some sort of race with laps, as well as a drag race -- which is open to interpretation.
* Winners will be determined by a judging team using points based on some combination of garishness and ingenuity yet to be determined. Some points may be awarded for finishing first or just completion of the race at all. Or not.
* We plan to hold a pre-race build session or two in the unused north side of the Cabaret Stage possibly over Memorial Day weekend-- probably Saturday.
* Entrants will have to sign a release and agree to clean up any mess they make and hold AOM, the building, NoMa etc harmless.
Want to participate? Got some ideas? Want to help organize, be part of
the pit crew, a race official or judge? Contact D&M Co-Chair Sal Ferro, ferro.sal@gmail.com
ya think the dirt from Mars would make a good Pigment?
I'd love to mix some into to some concrete and paint!
NASA's Phoenix Spacecraft Lands At Martian Arctic Site
Astronomy Picture of the Day HERE
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Friday, May 23, 2008
Press for The Tree Project
The Tree Project has gotten mention on a few websites
DCist arts agenda
Small blurb in the Washington Post
A larger Mention in the Washington Post
DCist arts agenda
Small blurb in the Washington Post
A larger Mention in the Washington Post
Thursday, May 22, 2008
The Tree Project
The tree Project opened last night at the Clark Street Playhouse in crystal city, virginia.
Part Sculptural Installation, Part Performance, Part Art Exhibit, the Tree Project is about dying and the relinquishing of our memories. What are we made of, what do we hold on to, what is the beginning of our self?
The Tree Project
May 21-June 7, 2008 (see below for dates and times)
Washington Shakespeare Company's Clark Street Playhouse (in the warehouse)
601 S. Clark St., Crystal City (Arlington), VA 22202
Friday, May 23, 11 p.m.
Saturday, May 24 11 p.m.
Sunday, May 25, 8 p.m.
Monday, May 26, 8 p.m.
Tuesday, May 27, 8 p.m.
Wednesday, May 28, 8 p.m.
Friday, May 30, 11 p.m.
Saturday, May 31, 11 p.m.
Tuesday, June 3, 8 p.m.
Wednesday, June 4, 8 p.m.
Friday, June 6, 11 p.m.
Saturday, June 7, 8 p.m. *CLOSING NIGHT EVENT AFTER THE SHOW*
$5 !
We've been mentioned by the Washington Post and DCist
Artists:
Erin Antognoli
Kristin Bilonick
Rania Hassan
Tina Henry-Barrus
Kerri Shehan
Sean Hennessey
Ashley DeMain
Josh Drew
Emily K. Hill
Danielle Martin
Joe Miller
Sarah Venables
Jake Landis
Denman Anderson
Niki Torres
Dan VanHoozer
The Performance is 45 minutes and the visual art in the lobby is an extension of the themes.
Part Sculptural Installation, Part Performance, Part Art Exhibit, the Tree Project is about dying and the relinquishing of our memories. What are we made of, what do we hold on to, what is the beginning of our self?
The Tree Project
May 21-June 7, 2008 (see below for dates and times)
Washington Shakespeare Company's Clark Street Playhouse (in the warehouse)
601 S. Clark St., Crystal City (Arlington), VA 22202
Friday, May 23, 11 p.m.
Saturday, May 24 11 p.m.
Sunday, May 25, 8 p.m.
Monday, May 26, 8 p.m.
Tuesday, May 27, 8 p.m.
Wednesday, May 28, 8 p.m.
Friday, May 30, 11 p.m.
Saturday, May 31, 11 p.m.
Tuesday, June 3, 8 p.m.
Wednesday, June 4, 8 p.m.
Friday, June 6, 11 p.m.
Saturday, June 7, 8 p.m. *CLOSING NIGHT EVENT AFTER THE SHOW*
$5 !
We've been mentioned by the Washington Post and DCist
Artists:
Erin Antognoli
Kristin Bilonick
Rania Hassan
Tina Henry-Barrus
Kerri Shehan
Sean Hennessey
Ashley DeMain
Josh Drew
Emily K. Hill
Danielle Martin
Joe Miller
Sarah Venables
Jake Landis
Denman Anderson
Niki Torres
Dan VanHoozer
The Performance is 45 minutes and the visual art in the lobby is an extension of the themes.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Artist-Created Identity for Metropolitan Branch Trail
Artist-Created Identity for Metropolitan Branch Trail
Design Budget: $7,550
Deadline: Friday, May 30th, 2008 at 5:30 pm
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (DCCAH), in collaboration with District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and surrounding communities, is seeking an artist or artist team to work with urban designers, transportation and trail planners, landscape architects, civil engineers and District government employees to create a comprehensive and cohesive plan that visually unifies the Metropolitan Branch Trail (MBT) with artistic enhancements. This artistic driven identity created by the selected artist(s) will be included in a variety of signage and amenities along the trail as well as maps and materials about the trail. This call is open to Mid-Atlantic artists.
To download the Call to Artist please visit, http://dcarts.dc.gov
For more information please email Deirdre Ehlen at Deirdre.Ehlen@dc.gov or call 202-724-5613.Thursday, May 15, 2008
Art events this weekend.
Friday night- Meet the Artists Night at Artomatic.
come to artomatic from 7-10 and meet the artists and talk to them about their work. i'll be there on the 7th floor. come say hi!
1200 First Street NE
right next to the new york avenue metro.
on a friday night, you'll be happy if you take the metro, there are three large nightclubs nearby and with AOM going on, there is little parking in the area.
Saturday- Open House at the Washington Glass School
noon-5. other studios in the area will be open too. this should be HUGE. See artists in their natural habitat! i'll have some studio experiments and a few recent pieces to see. there will be lots of really great and affordable art to invest in.
Washington Glass School
3700 Otis Street
Mount Rainier, MD
maps and information about all the studios participating can be found here
also... next week , there is a performance piece opening in Crystal City that i worked on
Opens Wednesday, May 21st
The Tree Project
Clark Street Playhouse
601 s. clark street
crystal city, virginia
come to artomatic from 7-10 and meet the artists and talk to them about their work. i'll be there on the 7th floor. come say hi!
1200 First Street NE
right next to the new york avenue metro.
on a friday night, you'll be happy if you take the metro, there are three large nightclubs nearby and with AOM going on, there is little parking in the area.
Saturday- Open House at the Washington Glass School
noon-5. other studios in the area will be open too. this should be HUGE. See artists in their natural habitat! i'll have some studio experiments and a few recent pieces to see. there will be lots of really great and affordable art to invest in.
Washington Glass School
3700 Otis Street
Mount Rainier, MD
maps and information about all the studios participating can be found here
also... next week , there is a performance piece opening in Crystal City that i worked on
Opens Wednesday, May 21st
The Tree Project
Clark Street Playhouse
601 s. clark street
crystal city, virginia
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Art at The Bear 010
heres a photo of the NCMS Art at the Bear event that hipchicindc added to the Bloomngdale Flickr Pool.
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