My work is done. All that’s left is for the gallery to do lights, labels and finish hanging the hankies from Cry Me A River, which I think should be done by the time I write this. It’s beautiful, one of the most amazing things I’ve had the privilege to help make happen. As I have to get over to Angels Gate in like 20 minutes and finish hanging the two shows that I have opening tomorrow, I’ll keep this short. As usual, all photos are in the Salty: Three Tales of Sorrow Flickr Set.
Before we get onto the photos, I’d like to re-mention that Edith and I will be having a discussion/artist’s talk in the gallery on Tuesday, November 20, at 1PM. Not 100% sure what’s going to happen, but door prizes or food may be involved. If you want to come, but can’t make the talk, there’s a reception starting at 7 PM in the gallery, ice cream will be served. Parking on campus is $2, there’s lots of it and here’s the college’s directions and such.
Above – Edith Abeyta Tying a Knot on Cry Me A River – I have an obsession with artists’ hands in general, especially artists who “work with their hands”, like Edith does. I’ve also developed a bit of an obsession with the actions of hands while tying knots, as well as peoples’ faces while involved in that action.
Above – Hankies from Cry Me A River – I cannot get enough of looking up at and through these hankies. The colours and light remind me so much of the beauty of the woven roof that Edith constructed for her Contemplating Apocalypse piece.
Above – Heart Follows Bird – people will be able to write wishes on paper, curl it up into a little ball and try and throw it into the Sumo mugs.
Above – Detail of the Sumo Cup Pedestals from Heart Follows Bird – My favourite part of this whole piece, other than the deck, and the used car lot style flags is the wrapped block of cheap clay used to weight the pedestals.
Above – ECC Gallery Director Susanna Meiers – Big props to Susanna for making all of this possible, for everything. Over a decade ago, Susanna gave me my first job installing at El Camino, and she took me under her wing, letting me get the knowhow I needed working with installation artists on special projects. It’s that experience of working closely with artists on demanding projects that is at the core of my passion as a curator, artist and gallery director.
That’s the last I’ll see of the show until I come in to do the discussion/artist talk with Edith on Tuesday. I’d love to see you there.
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everything looks amazing! GREAT job! what a beautiful show it’s going to be. I’ll try to be there. Good luck with the lecture/talk and have some ice cream for me if I miss it.