Tuesday, October 28, 2008

After Gallery Night

Gallery Night/Day had a large turnout both Friday night and Saturday during the day. I think that people know that soon the weather will change and we all want to get out and about before hand. The CoPA Juried Show came to an end this weekend. It was well received. I was quite pleased to be in it as the juror, George Slade, didn't seem like his interests included the type of work that I do. And from all of the other work that was picked, I am still surprised.

I had some of my new work at the VP Gallery. Some of our LUMA Collective members showed work across the hall from VP. The new work that William Mueller showed was terrific. He's come up with a technique that makes the images look more like illustrations in a bronze tone. Can't wait to see more! Jana McLaughlin also devised a new way to show her pieces...I love the way they turned out...textured paper but it was they framing that I liked the best. Sylke Vonk's triptych of her son and windmill is definitely a winner. Mark Stall had his photos from Panama, Jeff Weber had his river reflections, and Eddee Daniels brought his ecology images. To add to that, Eddee had his new book and John Ruebartsch brought his books, as he is currently working on a documentary as well as a new book. What I love about our group is that everyone does such diverse work.

Our new project, LUMA Gallery, seems to have hit a few snags and may take a new direction. We meet in a week to discuss which direction we will go. Personally, I hope that we take the less structured, more fun way of using our new space. Will keep you posted.

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Work on View

Currently, my work can be seen in the "2nd Annual CoPA Juried Show" at the Walker's Point Center for the Arts at 911 W.National Ave., Milwaukee, (through Oct. 18) and at the VP Gallery (320 E. Buffalo) in the Third Ward, also Milwaukee.  Next weekend is Gallery Night and Day.  In addition to WPCA and VP, LUMA Collective, hoping to open their new gallery (LUMA Gallery) at 320 E. Buffalo on the 3rd floor that weekend, will temporarily be using the space directly across from the VP Gallery.  I will have a few photos there. Notice of LUMA Gallery's opening will be posted at a later date. 

Hope you will come out to view the great art during Gallery Night and Day.