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.

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.

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.

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

Marfa8 - Erica

Marfa8 - Erica
Originally uploaded by cellaarts

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.