The Periodic Table of Dallas. Painted in One Weekend by One Crazy Gang. Photo by Guy Reynolds
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Thursday, December 6, 2007
One crazy Weekend in Dallas 12.7.07 - 12.9.07
Open Studio
Friday December 7th 6-10pm
518 West Davis Street #7
Dallas, Texas 75208
Jingle Bells on Bishop
December 7th + 8th 6-10pm
Bishop Arts District
Art Con install and Happy Bullets at Club Dada
Saturday December 8th 9am - until I fall over
Art Conspiracy 3 @ the Door
Sunday December 9th 6-10pm
Art Conspiracy
Things have been busy busy in the preparations of Art Conspiracy. What a fun adventure! I am really looking forward to this weekend. The collaborative efforts of all involved are amazing. About three weeks ago a gang of wall painters went out and painted the mural that functions as a sign for the event. Now we are only a couple of days away. On Saturday 100+ Artist will show up to The Door and create works of art on Plywood in 2 1/2 shifts. Those boards will be left to dry overnight and the next day will all be live auctioned.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Weekend Recap 11.9.07 - 11.11.07
What a whirlwind of a weekend. First it was Hal's birthday. Thanks to it, I now have a custom screenprinted hat. It was removed from my head and printed on site. The crafty work of Michael Arreaga!
The next morning was Art Chicas Unidas. I can not begin to explain what a great time I had with my students. I had two amazing young women in my class. The objective was to produce a finished piece with each girl. We spent the morning discussing perspective, point of view, history, and camera mechanics. Then off on a photo safari we went. We walked around for one hour and the gals snapped away. I was really impressed with how much they absorbed in one day. A big thank you to Sarah Jane for asking me to fill out an application. I am so glad I did!!
That evening was the reception for the Girls' from Art Chicas and the opening of Three of a Kind. I can never thank everyone enough who attends all of these art functions month after month. Without all of you there would be none of us. You rock!!! Not only did a really close friend of mine drive up for the show, she also purchased a piece. The other two art gals will be watching some of their work head off to new homes at the end of the show as well! All in all a great night!
Sunday lead to the Whirlyball Adventure!! Art Conspiracy is rounding the corner. We are having meetings once a week and the emails are constant. So we decided to play a little hookey. Instead of meeting around a table we met face to face on the giggly court of WhirlyBall. The perfect ending to a incredibly long week.
The next morning was Art Chicas Unidas. I can not begin to explain what a great time I had with my students. I had two amazing young women in my class. The objective was to produce a finished piece with each girl. We spent the morning discussing perspective, point of view, history, and camera mechanics. Then off on a photo safari we went. We walked around for one hour and the gals snapped away. I was really impressed with how much they absorbed in one day. A big thank you to Sarah Jane for asking me to fill out an application. I am so glad I did!!
That evening was the reception for the Girls' from Art Chicas and the opening of Three of a Kind. I can never thank everyone enough who attends all of these art functions month after month. Without all of you there would be none of us. You rock!!! Not only did a really close friend of mine drive up for the show, she also purchased a piece. The other two art gals will be watching some of their work head off to new homes at the end of the show as well! All in all a great night!
Sunday lead to the Whirlyball Adventure!! Art Conspiracy is rounding the corner. We are having meetings once a week and the emails are constant. So we decided to play a little hookey. Instead of meeting around a table we met face to face on the giggly court of WhirlyBall. The perfect ending to a incredibly long week.
Friday, November 9, 2007
Art Chicas, Three of a Kind, Whirlyball and More...
It is Friday.... typically a day achieved that creates relief. Not the case this week. The last five days have been a wonderfully hectic build-up to this weekend. Tonight there is a crazy get together for Hal Samples and friends at SPACE. I hear there is even a surprise performance scheduled for this evening. Hopefully I get to bed early for tomorrow brings a new adventure.
Bright and early I will arrive at City Gallery to set-up for a day of sharing and mentoring. Me and a group of other female artists are involved in phase one of a new program called "Art Chicas Unidas". The program was started by La Reunion, they are up to all kinds of good in Dallas. I will be working with a group of high school girls and some cameras. The goal is to teach them a little history, some mechanics, some computer skills, and presentation. The end result will be a a framed photograph to hang in a show. Did I mention the show is tomorrow night? Well it sure is. The show will be installed at the end of the day and all can come and see the work. Reception is from 7pm - 9pm. There is more....
After Art Chicas Unidas I will be heading to Kettle Art for the opening of "Three of a Kind". We installed this show on wednesday and I am excited to see what the crowd thinks. There are 34 pieces total for your viewing pleasure. Come on out for an evening of fun!
Lastly on Sunday the Art Conspiracy gang is having a team building outing. WHIRLYBALL!!! If you are not familiar with this sport click on whirlyball for more information. The last time I played this game I giggled uncontrollably. I can not think of a better way to end the weekend! Art Conspiracy is drawing near, the artists slots are full, the bands are scheduled, and a huge mural is being painted next weekend. Don't forget to put December 9th in your calendars 6-10pm.
Bright and early I will arrive at City Gallery to set-up for a day of sharing and mentoring. Me and a group of other female artists are involved in phase one of a new program called "Art Chicas Unidas". The program was started by La Reunion, they are up to all kinds of good in Dallas. I will be working with a group of high school girls and some cameras. The goal is to teach them a little history, some mechanics, some computer skills, and presentation. The end result will be a a framed photograph to hang in a show. Did I mention the show is tomorrow night? Well it sure is. The show will be installed at the end of the day and all can come and see the work. Reception is from 7pm - 9pm. There is more....
After Art Chicas Unidas I will be heading to Kettle Art for the opening of "Three of a Kind". We installed this show on wednesday and I am excited to see what the crowd thinks. There are 34 pieces total for your viewing pleasure. Come on out for an evening of fun!
Lastly on Sunday the Art Conspiracy gang is having a team building outing. WHIRLYBALL!!! If you are not familiar with this sport click on whirlyball for more information. The last time I played this game I giggled uncontrollably. I can not think of a better way to end the weekend! Art Conspiracy is drawing near, the artists slots are full, the bands are scheduled, and a huge mural is being painted next weekend. Don't forget to put December 9th in your calendars 6-10pm.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Three of a Kind and a Freelance Life
Well most of the work was dropped off at the gallery last night. This show is going to be fun. We are waiting on one more artist to drop by and then hang hang hang! I love being involved prior to an opening. i get to spend time with each individual piece without a bunch of people standing around. On another note things are moving forward for Art Conspiracy III. I am so honored to be the Art Coordinator this year. I never thought I would say "I am playing email tag with 100+ artists!" but I am. One of the beauties of being a freelance gal is that I can get up and go right to work. Meaning, I am still in my pajamas. haha. If you can make it out this Saturday, I would love to see you. Also mark your calendars for Art Conspiracy III, Sunday December 9th
Monday, November 5, 2007
Lovie + Collaborations
11.3.07
The closing reception for Collaboration was last saturday night. It was a great turn out and a couple more pieces will be going away to some new homes. The energy was bubbly for directly after the closing reception we walked next store to Club Dada for Lovie's CD release party. What a blast! These girls make you giggle and wiggle. I danced, sang, hooted and hollered. At one point I counted six photographers in front snapping away. I even joined the gals on-stage as one of three cheerleaders the other two being Leah and Andrea. We shook are red pom-poms in the air and danced until we could not dance anymore. If you had not heard these gals play check them out. The CD is called "Harshmellow" and it is available at CD World and Good Records.
The closing reception for Collaboration was last saturday night. It was a great turn out and a couple more pieces will be going away to some new homes. The energy was bubbly for directly after the closing reception we walked next store to Club Dada for Lovie's CD release party. What a blast! These girls make you giggle and wiggle. I danced, sang, hooted and hollered. At one point I counted six photographers in front snapping away. I even joined the gals on-stage as one of three cheerleaders the other two being Leah and Andrea. We shook are red pom-poms in the air and danced until we could not dance anymore. If you had not heard these gals play check them out. The CD is called "Harshmellow" and it is available at CD World and Good Records.
The Eve of 30
10.20.07 @ Space
Life has been a whirlwind the last couple of months. I have still not reflected on an evening of complete joy. On the eve of my 30th birthday there was a party. I was not privy to any of the details and therefore was not at all prepared for what happened next. I can not thank everyone enough for an evening I will never forget. I have always wanted a night where all the corners of my life meet in the middle and mingle. I was surrounded by family, friends, art, and music. What more could a girl ask for? Nothing, it was perfect. I am one lucky woman. An extended thank you to the musicians who played that evening: Johnny Citizen, Heather Knox, and Lovie.
Life has been a whirlwind the last couple of months. I have still not reflected on an evening of complete joy. On the eve of my 30th birthday there was a party. I was not privy to any of the details and therefore was not at all prepared for what happened next. I can not thank everyone enough for an evening I will never forget. I have always wanted a night where all the corners of my life meet in the middle and mingle. I was surrounded by family, friends, art, and music. What more could a girl ask for? Nothing, it was perfect. I am one lucky woman. An extended thank you to the musicians who played that evening: Johnny Citizen, Heather Knox, and Lovie.
Three of a Kind @ Kettle Art Saturday 11.10.07
Three of a Kind 11.10.07 - 12.01.07
I have been working on a new series of work for the last 6 months. I have finished six more. I should have around 11 pieces in the show. Every piece tells a story from inside or out. They touch on various issues from political, enviromental, or mental. I am excited to be hanging on the walls with both Lisa Lindholm and Jayme Nourallah. None of us gals work in similar styles but the work has a flow. The show hangs until December 1st. Come on out!
"Constant Struggle" Composite Photograph 2007
I have been working on a new series of work for the last 6 months. I have finished six more. I should have around 11 pieces in the show. Every piece tells a story from inside or out. They touch on various issues from political, enviromental, or mental. I am excited to be hanging on the walls with both Lisa Lindholm and Jayme Nourallah. None of us gals work in similar styles but the work has a flow. The show hangs until December 1st. Come on out!
"Constant Struggle" Composite Photograph 2007
Finding San Antonio
Journey to San Antonio 10.30.07 - 11.02.07
I have to admit my negative thoughts toward a city I used to call home. I closed my eyes to this city and needed to wipe them clean once again. We seem to place our emotional response to life on a physical location. I was a young lost girl while living in San Antonio therefore deeming it a dark hole. I took a trip down to San Antonio for both work and art. This trip I wanted to alter my incorrect views. I am sure glad that I did! San Antonio is a city full of amazing architecture, art, and adventure. I spent an afternoon out arting with a good art pal Mirka Hokkanen who was also visiting San Antonio. We started at Trinity University where she is a visiting artist at the moment. From there we went to these amazing places: McNay Museum, Blue Star Contemporary Art Center, Studios and Galleries around Blue Star, Unit B Gallery, Art Pace, and Galeria Ortiz Contemporary. The day was truly inspirational. I will never be so hard on any one place ever again. Below are a few snaps from the day. Check out my flickr for more.
I have to admit my negative thoughts toward a city I used to call home. I closed my eyes to this city and needed to wipe them clean once again. We seem to place our emotional response to life on a physical location. I was a young lost girl while living in San Antonio therefore deeming it a dark hole. I took a trip down to San Antonio for both work and art. This trip I wanted to alter my incorrect views. I am sure glad that I did! San Antonio is a city full of amazing architecture, art, and adventure. I spent an afternoon out arting with a good art pal Mirka Hokkanen who was also visiting San Antonio. We started at Trinity University where she is a visiting artist at the moment. From there we went to these amazing places: McNay Museum, Blue Star Contemporary Art Center, Studios and Galleries around Blue Star, Unit B Gallery, Art Pace, and Galeria Ortiz Contemporary. The day was truly inspirational. I will never be so hard on any one place ever again. Below are a few snaps from the day. Check out my flickr for more.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Final Fair Days from 2007
When I first moved to Dallas I balked at the State Fair of Texas. I have since seen the error of my ways and have become a believer. Every year I obtain a season pass and fit as many corndogs in my belly as possible. I am always a little bit sad when it's stay comes to an end but look forward to next year. Today admidst all of the Art Conspiracy emails I ran off and played hooky to enjoy one more fair outing. I once again have failed to shoot out a star, flip a chick into it's bucket or feed an ostrich. What I did do was giggle the whole way.
Always remember.....all is fair in love and bumper cars! All in all a great Big Tex afternoon.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Journey to Caddo Country
10/14/07 - 10/16/07
I headed east for the last couple of days to Uncertain, Texas. You have to love a town's name that makes you scratch your head. The drive out was beautiful. We arrived and searched for locations for Monday's shoot. I took one look at beautiful Caddo lake and new that neither I or Alison was going to navigate this lake by ourselves. I felt like I was looking at a lake that Tim Burton built. I could almost hear music by Danny Elfman in the background.
After a little research and chats, a guide was found and all was happy. The next day I awoke bright and early only to hear the pitter patter of rain drops on the cabin roof. Slightly perplexed I sat on the porch staring at the rain hit the ground. We moved forward despite the rain and had a really full day of adventure and wet socks. Caddo Lake is a magical place that I must return to in the near future.
I headed east for the last couple of days to Uncertain, Texas. You have to love a town's name that makes you scratch your head. The drive out was beautiful. We arrived and searched for locations for Monday's shoot. I took one look at beautiful Caddo lake and new that neither I or Alison was going to navigate this lake by ourselves. I felt like I was looking at a lake that Tim Burton built. I could almost hear music by Danny Elfman in the background.
After a little research and chats, a guide was found and all was happy. The next day I awoke bright and early only to hear the pitter patter of rain drops on the cabin roof. Slightly perplexed I sat on the porch staring at the rain hit the ground. We moved forward despite the rain and had a really full day of adventure and wet socks. Caddo Lake is a magical place that I must return to in the near future.
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Art, Life, and Dallas
We installed the collaboration show last night and I am really looking forward to this evening. I was also walking up and down Elm street yesterday and really enjoyed all of the new murals thanks to the Re*Co*Ver mural competition. When I first moved to Dallas I thought I would never stay here. Now I can not imagine myself living any where else. In the last seven years there has been so much cultural change. I am surrounded by amazing people, amazing projects, and great neighborhoods. I now sound like an add for Dallas. Haha.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Collaboration Show @ Kettle This Saturday
Kettle Head a collaborative piece by Havi Frost and Myself. I will also have pieces with Cathey Miller and Sergio Garcia.
Collaboration opens this Saturday October 13th @ Kettle Art in Deep Ellum. I have been by the gallery a couple of times this week and have seen most of the work. This show is going to be fun. It is great to see the styles of artists blend together. The work officially gets installed tonight. I hope to see everyone out and about on Saturday Night.
Kettle Art
Marfa, Texas - Chinati Open House Weekend
I traveled out west with 7 other amazing gals. 3 in my car and four in another. We made the 9+ hour journey to Marfa. The trip was both awakening and inspiring. I finally got to see Dan Flavin's work in grand scale. Not to mention Donald Judd's Installations that play with light and subject through reflection. There was a women in a bunny suit that played the accordian, men walking down the street with gigantic hula hoops, Sonic Youth played a free concert, and on and on. Every morning I faced the sunrise and welcomed the day and every evening we sat around the camp fire (aka one apple scented candle on the ground) to star gaze. For anyone that has not taken the journey out west, I highly recommend it.
I have posted a load of pictures at my flickr
I have posted a load of pictures at my flickr
Marfa8 - Erica
Welcome to my blog. I have been meaning to add things here for a while. I will use this space to share thoughts, visuals, and random rambles.
This particular picture was taken at the amazing Sutton Ranch in Marfa Texas.
This particular picture was taken at the amazing Sutton Ranch in Marfa Texas.
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