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April, 2020 Newsletter

4/10/2020

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I hope this newsletter finds you healthy and well. Its probably impossible to send a newsletter right now that doesn't include something to do with Covid-19 and its impacts.

As an artist living in the uncertainty of Covid-19 I can say I am lucky. I have a full-time job that is continuing to pay me during this time of quarantine. I don't have the same worries as so many others who have lost their job or are furloughed waiting to go back to work, all the while, living on less income than they had budgeted for. In many regards, this makes me even luckier because this time has become something akin to a month-long paid residency for me. The time I once spent at work I can spend in the studio thinking up new things as well as finishing current projects.

But a huge part of what makes me not worry is that behind me is a gallery with a group of artists that I deeply admire. I see all of them making new work and I can't help but be inspired (and slightly intimidated) by them. I have been represented by the Abigail Ogilvy Gallery for two and half years and still can't help but get excited to tell people about the gallery and the amazing women who run it. With their help, I was accepted for a solo show in March/April 2021 and I didn't even know they had applied. I can't express enough how lucky I am to be working with Abigail Ogilvy Gallery. Not all artist have people behind them who promote their work and actively support them.

During this uncertain time, if you are a lucky one I would like to encourage you to think about the artist community that relies heavily on supporting one another. Whether it be a gallery that supports its own artist, other artist through shows, or artists that support each other. Purchasing art through a gallery supports the gallery as well as the artist and purchasing art from an artist gives them money for living expenses and supplies to make new art. It doesn't have to be an expensive purchase to make a huge impact.

Some ways to support the arts are:
  • Abigail Ogilvy Gallery has put together a list of art by its artists that is under $1000 (Here).
  • MassArt Auction massartauction.org/bid
  • Artists have been posting work on Instagram that they have for sale.
  • Inquire with an artist about a commission.
  • Just reach out and let artists know how much you love their work.
  • Participate/initiate art swaps
  • Purchasing/renewing Memberships with non-profits.*
  • Donating to a non-profit*
  • Museum memberships*

And as things reopen and resume operations most importantly take time to see art, go to that local performance, or anything thing else that shows support to the art community.


Should you chose to purchase any of my work this year, know that a large portion of the proceeds will be passed along to support my fellow artist or art organization, through the ways listed above.



*Reminder a portion of donations to non-profits is tax deductible
MassArt Auction

In spite of quarantine and all things Covid-19 taking center stage I am happy to be share that one of my Boston Athenaeum pigment prints is in the MassArt Auction. I am especially happy to be helping support an art school and future artists.

More information about the auction can be found HERE.
You can preview and bid on all auction artwork starting Friday, April 10th at 12:00pm EST through Saturday, April 25th at 9:30pm EST via massartauction.org/bid.

A final update on A Seat at the Table

While the physical exhibition has come to a close the Edward M. Kennedy has launched a website that documents the entirety of the A Seat at the Table exhibition. This of course includes my "seat" that recognizes the accomplishments of Senator Barbara Mikulski. So if you want to see more of what this project is about or to see how you can become involved through designing your own seat that embodies one of the goals of this project go to https://bringyourownchair.org/

 
Looking Toward the Future
Boston Athenaeum Project Update
Volume II of the An Archive of Time, A Life Lived in the Boston Athenaeum is coming together with bound copies this Fall. While I am behind my originally planned release, I don't regret giving this project sufficient time and making sure it is absolutely perfect. I am excited to be including a new essay in Volume II written by an acquaintance with a background in bookbinding, writing, and with connections to the Boston Athenaeum.

Even more exciting is the prospect of limited run of offset print copies of Volume I! Yes, indeed. I will release more information as it becomes available. I suspect Covid-19 will slow down this process some but I have high hopes for copies to be available come Fall. Additionally, I have taken the card project off hold and am looking forward to having a set of tarot-sized cards being printed. (They will not be tarot cards just that size)



Solo Show in March/April 2021
at Acton Memorial Library



Featuring photos from Boston Athenaeum Series.

 
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Supporting the Arts

4/9/2020

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As an artist living in the uncertainty of Covid-19 I can say I am lucky. I have a full-time job that is continuing to pay me during this time of quarantine. I don't have the same worries as so many others who have lost their job or are furloughed waiting to go back to work, all the while, living on less income than they had budgeted for. In many regards, this makes me even luckier because this time has become something akin to a month-long paid residency for me. The time I once spent at work I can spend in the studio thinking up new things as well as finishing current projects.

But a huge part of what makes me not worry is that behind me is a gallery with a group of artists that I deeply admire. I see all of them making new work and I can't help but be inspired (and slightly intimidated) by them. I have been represented by the Abigail Ogilvy Gallery for two and half years and still can't help but get excited to tell people about the gallery and the amazing women who run it. With their help, I was accepted for a solo show in March/April 2021 and I didn't even know they had applied. I can't express enough how lucky I am to be working with Abigail Ogilvy Gallery. Not all artist have people behind them who promote their work and actively support them.

During this uncertain time, if you are a lucky one I would like to encourage you to think about the artist community that relies heavily on supporting one another. Whether it be a gallery that supports its own artist, other artist through shows, or artists that support each other. Purchasing art through a gallery supports the gallery as well as the artist and purchasing art from an artist gives them money for living expenses and supplies to make new art. It doesn't have to be an expensive purchase to make a huge impact.

Some ways to support the arts are:
  • Abigail Ogilvy Gallery has put together a list of art by its artists that is under $1000 (Here).
  • MassArt Auction massartauction.org/bid
  • Artists have been posting work on Instagram that they have for sale.
  • Inquire with an artist about a commission.
  • Just reach out and let artists know how much you love their work.
  • Participate/initiate art swaps
  • Purchasing/renewing Memberships with non-profits.*
  • Donating to a non-profit*
  • Museum memberships*

And as things reopen and resume operations most importantly take time to see art, go to that local performance, or anything thing else that shows support to the art community.


Should you chose to purchase any of my work this year, know that a large portion of the proceeds will be passed along to support my fellow artist or art organization, through the ways listed above.



*Reminder a portion of donations to non-profits is tax deductible
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MassArt Auction and Other News

4/7/2020

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In spite of quarantine and all things Covid-19 taking center stage I am happy to be share that one of my Boston Athenaeum pigment prints is in the MassArt Auction. I am especially happy to be helping support an art school and future artists.

More information about the auction can be found HERE.
You can preview and bid on all auction artwork starting Friday, April 10th at 12:00pm EST through Saturday, April 25th at 9:30pm EST via massartauction.org/bid.
Picture
Boston Athenaeum #1116, Archival Pigment Print, 9"x6"

In Other News

The Edward M. Kennedy has launched a website that documents the entirety of the A Seat at the Table exhibition. This of course includes my "seat" that recognizes the accomplishments of Senator Barbara Mikulski. So if you want to see more of what this project is about or to see how you can become involved through designing your own seat that embodies one of the goals of this project go to https://bringyourownchair.org/

Oh and One Last Thing

Solo Show coming March/April 2021!
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September Newsletter

9/12/2019

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A Seat at the Table
Edward M. Kennedy Institue
Tuesday through–Sunday 10am to 5pm

Columbia Point 210 Morrissey Blvd. Boston, MA 02125

On view now through Spring 2020

In May, I was accepted for the incredible opportunity of making a "seat" to represent the story of Senator Barbara Mikulski for an exhibition at the Edward M. Kennedy (EMK) Institute in Boston, MA, which opened in June. The collection includes 20 chairs designed and created by artists from across the country. The chairs highlight the achievements of activists, legislators, and other Americans with contemporary or historic significance.

Before this commission, I had no clue who Senator Barbara Mikulski was, but thanks to some research and more than a few hours of C-SPAN videos, I feel like I got to know who this woman is. Sure after serving as Senator of Maryland for 30 years she is the longest-serving woman in both the Senate and Congress, but that's not what spoke to me when considering how to represent "Senator Barb". No what I couldn't forget was that in multiple speeches she spoke about, "Behind me is a whole lot of we", which is what I wanted to embody in the "seat" I designed and made. It became extremely apparent that Senator Barbara Mikulski is a no-nonsense woman with a quite the sense of humor who values where she came from.
The loveseat sized bench is made from Sapele wood includes two laser-cut birch plywood panels. The left panel shows a dining room or gathering place. One of the things she is known for is starting a once a month bi-partisan dinner for all the women of the senate. Her desire was to create a welcome and inclusive space or as she calls is a “Zone of Civility” where they could discuss anything. Behind the table, framed between two windows, is the flag of Maryland to represent her state. In the left window is building from Mount Saint Agnes College; a Catholic college she attended and frequently refers to in regards to the values she holds. The college was also purchased by John Hopkins University where she currently teaches. In the right window is the Hubble telescope. She was a fierce advocate for science funding, including the Hubble telescope. Lastly, this panel contains a small semi-hidden pair of pants, which are draped over the back of a chair in the corner. When Senator Mikulski started her tenure in the Senate women were not allowed to wear pants on the floor of the Senate but her and another instigated that rule being changed.

The right panel shows a city street and grocery store that might be similar to where she was raised in the Highlandtown neighborhood of East Baltimore. Her father owned a grocery store and in many of her speeches she addresses appreciation for her childhood and growing up in a working class family, where she learned the value of hard work and fairness. A sign above the grocery store reads “Diner”; representing her Monday in Maryland when she would visit diners and talk to the people she served. Finally, her sense of humor is shown through a sign on the grocery store window for macaroni and cheese, “We work on macro issues and macaroni and cheese issues. When women are in the halls of power, our national debate reflects the needs and dreams of American families.”
 
Additional Information:
More information about A Seat at the Table can be found here.
More information about Artists Selected can be found here.
More information about Trailblazers represented can be found here.
Paper
August 30th - September 23


Pause Gallery
501 Broadway, #106
Troy, NY 12180518-203-1251

Gallery Hours and
additional Images included in show can be found HERE
COMING SOON
Opening in October!!

From Seed to Fruition
Northampton Arts Council 2019 Biennial
Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton MA 01060

October 2-30, 2019
Arts Night Out Reception: Friday, October 11, 5-8 pm


Link to more information HERE
SMFA Art Sale
SALE DATES November 21–24, 11 am–7 pm

Information about what pieces of mine will be in the sale coming in October.

Boston Athenaeum Vol. 2
Work has begun on selecting images for An Archive of Time a Life Lived in the Boston Athenaeum with hopes for a November release of the images with printed books coming soon after.
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5/9/2019

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11/18/2018

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Newsletter is Finally Happening!

11/16/2018

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The time has finally come, my first newsletter is set to arrive in virtual mailboxes on November 18th. It will be full of details on my current project and events happening for it. Sign up for it below! 

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Boston Art Book Fair (BABF)

10/4/2018

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New Work and Upcoming Show

5/5/2018

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