I did get to help out with the 'treats' for this open. Given that the art is fairly Victorian in theme and feel, we opted to go with a tea party theme.
Also incorporating the show's title, we made sure the various elements were peculiar combinations of flavors -
Such as the Salted-Honey-Lavender-Shortbread, and the Almond-Apricot scones with Lemon Curd.
Here - Cheddar-Chives scones with Bay Laurel Clotted Cream.
There was a tower of meringue bites! Cardamon-Rose, Spicy-Chai, and Chocolate-Mint flavored.
The table was decorated with springy-things - Sweet Cicely fronds, moss, violets, tulips, camelias, etc...
- as well as a collection of Taber's Victorian Christmas cards, mounted on antique photo boards...
Tea was a peculiar combination of Hibiscus and Passionfruit and other yummy herbs.
Delicious and beautiful. Lovely evening overall.
This one was particularly special to me, given that it was for
Norman and Tory Taber - my sister and her husband. :-)
I may be a bit biased, but thought this an exceedingly lovely show - a charming mix of paintings, photo-collage and assemblages.
(One of Tory's 'Tattered Faerie Specimen" paintings. Look at those wings!)
There were interesting, quirky Victorian items decorating the studio (the Victorian Tea Party/food table will be featured in the
following post).
Norman's photo-collages (in hand-made frames of reclaimed cherry wood), and 'boxes'.
( "Booth", by Norman Taber)
All the art is tagged, like Victorian Cabinet of Curiosities specimens.
("#75" - one of Norman's boxes.)
It was a dramatically beautiful day.
("The Little Mermaid", by Tory Taber)
There was a nice and steady turn-out -
- as well as an Artist Talk by Tory - describing their work and process.
(Tory's gorgeous sketchbook)
("Why Can't I Be You?", by Tory Taber)
It was truly a lovely evening and an even more stunning show. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and go see it in person. If you're not local, at least look at the online catalog. It's a treat!
I seem to be juggling a number of projects at the moment...
I got invited to participate in a Day of the Dead show, and started a piece, but have not been able to bring it to completion (although I hope to by Halloween), so
Baba Yaga is substituting for me -
(She's hanging out in the
Poco Wine Bar for the month in the Capitol Hill area of Seattle. The open is tomorrow).
I'm also working on sekrit project (some rough sketches here). Hopefully more on this soon...?
Tonight we went to see my POBL-friend,
Michelle's open in a spiffy new
gallery. :-)
It's a lovely place - full of paintings, sculpture, jewelry and furniture-art-pieces -
(Here is my favorite! Look at this cool stained glass inset in this beautiful wood table...)
Afterwards, since we were only a few blocks away, we drove down to
Marina Beach Park, about an hour before sunset....
There was a lone parasailer zipping along in the brisk wind...
The clouds were also moving along briskly....
...the smell of the ocean....
Last Friday I attended the open for the 'dangerous' art show -
(you can see more info at the artEast
site)
It is a small and diverse show -
- with a wide variety of media, size and subject matter represented (which I wish I could show you in more detail, as well as the yummy spread of culinary delights, and the many delightful attendees, but alas, my camera battery died after these couple of pictures...)
Baba Yaga is tucked tidily in the corner above. Thus far, behaving herself.
I am wishing the gallery well for the duration....
Wonderful pictures!
Thanks Margaret. They were inspired environs. :-)