2022 summer shows
The doors are closing on my artist residency at Graphite, but you haven’t seen the last of my work yet! Let’s start in Kent, Washington, where one of my collages has found a permanent home.
“The Ingratitude of the Girl” now belongs to the city of Kent! You might remember a few glimpses of this work from the Manticore and the Mermaid series, the trio of collages about Oney Judge’s escape from George Washington some 200 years ago. Now you can see it in full, in person, during the Kent Summer Art Exhibit. Visit the piece at the city’s Centennial Center Gallery until August 18th.
I’m also showing four pieces in north Seattle at the Ida Culver House. The CLUSTER show is made up of artworks from friends of mine, including installation artist June Sekiguchi and painter/ sculptor Stephanie Hargrave. (Before you go, remember that masks are required to protect the health of the residents there.) You can browse to your heart’s content from now until October. Speaking of fall…
… that’s when you’ll be able to see my artwork on the side of a new apartment building. I’m part of the artist team that designed balcony railings for “Uncle Bob’s Place” in the International District. More on that when we’re closer to the unveiling. But until then, spend some time at the Centennial Center Gallery while the weather’s still warm; “Ingratitude” is waiting for you!
Happy Independence Day!
On this Independence Day, I wish you the freedom to be who you are, and the support we all need to make that freedom a reality. Celebrate!
Work-in-progress: diving in
It's been a bit of a shock here to feel heat (that is, "summer") every day. What does one do when it's hot outside?
Semiahmoo Bay. Photo: Lisa Myers Bulmash
Ah yes, large bodies of water. I understand one sometimes dives into them.
The original vintage image of the diver was part of a stereoscopic pair. I set her, and part of the background, against waves on a Japanese art paper. Then I added a handmade paper sky, at the back of an altered book niche.
You might remember back in the day -- like, waaaay back in the day -- this kind of swimsuit was considered scandalous.
More power to you, for doing what makes you happy. I think Calamity Jane said it best:
I'm leaning toward the title "Legendary." Still need to mount the book and do a couple of other tweaks, but it's getting there. Next week, I'll be showing her to an interested collector who's been following this work-in-progress on Facebook.