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Ceramic Feather Finale Art Every Day 329-331

Feathers finished!

What began as the idea of a peacock has morphed into something else.  Something flowing, lovely, and whimsical.  Exactly what it should be for now.

At it's largest points it is 7.5 feetX 4.5feet.

I'm really pleased with this piece, and have some plans to ammend it so that I can have it outside, make it more site-specific, and generally versatile.  Do you see those shadows in the bottom picture?  LOVE those! 

One of my friends in the class said something the other day that resonated with me.  She was talking about control, or the lack of control when it comes to art.  For four and a half weeks I tried to control the outcome of this piece, and continually felt defeated instead of delighted.  As soon as I STOPPED and just slept on it I was able to come up with an interesting piece of work.

I can't even begin to tell you how helpful my husband was during this...from bringing me lunch, supplies, and encouragement to driving around town helping me pick up the final pieces needed to complete this--the NIGHT BEFORE it was due--and sawing the wood platform, legs and supports at about 10:30 at night (sorry neighbors) in 103 degree weather.  All of this without a complaint.

Love.

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BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!

We--the Large Sculpture in Ceramics class at UMW, Professor and visiting cuban artist Carlos Enrique Prado have been invited to show our work at LibertyTown in August on First Friday!!

When?  5p-9p, Friday August 5, 2011 

Where? LibertyTown

916 Liberty St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

 

Please join us, and bring a friend!

 

 

 

 

The Art of Surviving Art Every Day 281

Today was a day of little art MAKING, and filled instead with art SHOWING.

Not mine, but 35 survivors of sexual assault. 

Today was the opening reception, and we had a great showing!  Thank you to all of the people who came to support this cause, and an especially big thanks to the folks that helped me make it a reality.

I'll just leave you a few pictures from the show and 10 things you can do to help PREVENT SEXUAL VIOLENCE.

1.  Speak out against ALL forms of violence.

2.  Know that sexual violence is about power and control.

3. Advocate for survivor's rights.

4. Pledge to never condone or commit acts of sexual violence.

5. Be aware and assertive when someone invades your personal boundries.

6. Believe survivors; avoid blaming a victim.

7. Trust your gut feelings.

8. Admit that it does happen in your community and it affects everyone in some way.

9. Know that you have the power to make a difference; use your voice.

10. Believe that a safer world is possible.

 

 

Sexual Assault Survival Art Every Day 267

Most of you probably don't know that I volunteer at a Rape Crisis Center.

This is a place/cause/program near and dear to my heart, home, and body.

I have been working on a project with the Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault (where I volunteer),the Virginia Action Alliance, and Germanna Community College to host an art show called The Art of Surviving.

If you are in the area come show your support of survivors of sexual assault.  We are having an opening reception 2 June 2011, 4-6pm at Germanna Community College, Fredericksburg Campus, Dickinson Bldg. 3rd floor.

Here is a sneak peek of the artwork done by survivors of sexual assault.  Art can be so empowering in even simple circumstances, it can have an even more powerful effect on trauma survivors.

**Some of the poerty and images may be difficult for survivors.

 

 

"There are no words to describe what it feels like to be raped...in my art, I found my voice." --Anonymous

 

 

Resources:

In the city of Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline, and King George counties in Virginia contact Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault.

Office: 1-540-373-6771

RCASA's Hotline 1-540-373-1666

 

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State resources can be found at RAINN.org :

http://www.rainn.org/get-help/local-counseling-centers/state-sexual-assault-resources

 

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

ONLINE National Sexual Assault Hotline: http://apps.rainn.org/ohl-bridge/

 

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How do you give your time to the community around you? 

How do you make a difference? 

 

 

 

 

Art Show Pieces Art Every Day 224-227

Whew!  So happy my pieces are dropped off for my VERY FIRST EVER public art showing!

Yes, it's just at a local community center.

Yes, there are many other artist's showing as well.

Yes, I am STILL excited about it!

You may have seen these pieces before, but they are what I submitted. 

P.S. These photos are ONLY for folks who don't live in the FredVegas area...all you FredVegas folks, I expect to see you there, now look away!

 
Please forgive the absolutely awful pictures...glare....flash...reflections...I could go on and on.

 
 

 
Come see the Fredericksburg Fine Art Exhibit!

 

That's new...whatcha think?