So, alot has transpired since my last visit. I apologize for my lack of dedicated blogging. It's a conundrum: the more I post/blog, the more connected I feel to others; at the same time the more I blog, the less time I've spent in the studio. The more connected I am to the internet, the less time I've spent painting; the less time spent painting the less I have to show of myself, my ideas, my ideals, and everything that's been handed to me. I admit, I'm a bit jealous of those that have integrated this practice into their lives but I probably never will.
Anyway, quickly, here is everything that's gone down since June:
JULY (in KCMO):
Had solo show that opened first Friday in June at the Arts Incubator- thanks to Jen and Chris Bohatyritz!!
Participated in Kemper Museum's Artist Lecture Series - gave presentation of work
Work featured in KCPT (local PBS) series "Uniquely Kansas City"
Birthday: Turned 25! Room 39 with the Brown's; Matt threw a great "surprise" party!
Travel: LA
visited Kate and Patrick (thanks for letting me stay with you!)
hit up The Pacific Ocean, LACMA, ACME gallery, Happy Lion, hiking in Will Rogers State Park, Pinkberry, etc.
Highlight: Monique van Genderen, Monica Pietro, and last but not least Allison Miller.
Questionable celeb siting: Dennis Quaid on horseback at Rogers Park
*shout-out John Staddler! What a pleasant surprise you were! :)
Travel: NYC
visited Jamie & Steven (thanks guys!)
Experienced: Central Park to the full extent (gorgeous!!!!), Mr. Softee, MoMA, Chelsea, LES Greene's new locale opening (Congrats Nathan!), bit of shopping, a bit of catching up with the Ringling peeps in Williamsburg, a little bit too much "frat boy special" with the ladies and Mauro, a little bit of sleeping at Marcie's and re-connecting with the kitties.
Celeb siting: John Turturro on the 6
AUGUST:
Work featured in New American Paintings
Sprinkle in some studio visits before I moved; start work on website
Matt and I receive grant to repair exterior of our historical home in KCMO; work is completed; house looks amazing; neighbors are jealous. Matt's brother moved into the third floor "loft."
SEPTEMBER:
moved to Chicago!!!
You can find me on the south side (Obama-ville) making my home in Hyde Park. Chicago has been so good to me! Great apartment, even better studio space, beautiful campus, amazing faculty... I've retired the car and taken to biking. This is only the second week of classes and my brain is already full speed ahead. Matt is finally here! He's trying to find his niche among the plethora of med programs. He's just looking forward starting residency next year (and lasting 4-6 years).
Whew! I'm parked here for the near future and I promise I'll blog more.
Also, keep your eyes peeled for my work in The Benefactor. It's an art magazine and the issue will come out Dec/Jan 09.
ttyl
