ME at Benesse Museum Restaurant-Birthday lunch
Calligrapher, Shitennoji Buddhist Temple, Osaka
Ritsurin Koen 18th c. stroll garden
Tokoname shop
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
JAPAN JOURNAL JOURNEY
A recent two week trip to Japan, organized by Santa Fe artist Gail Rieke and led by Michael Hart was my birthday pleasure...a long time dream finally realized. This small tour concentrated on mostly rural Japan and art and craft-both ancient and contemporary. Visits to an indigo dye master and traditional pottery villages were juxtaposed with stops at contemporary museums and galleries. I have memories of incredible landscapes and gardens, temples and shrines, the polite and considerate people, and the beautiful Japanese aesthetic in all things. A more extensive photo essay is posted on flickr.com which is listed on the right.
ME at Benesse Museum Restaurant-Birthday lunch
Calligrapher, Shitennoji Buddhist Temple, Osaka
Ritsurin Koen 18th c. stroll garden
Tokoname shop
ME at Benesse Museum Restaurant-Birthday lunch
Calligrapher, Shitennoji Buddhist Temple, Osaka
Ritsurin Koen 18th c. stroll garden
Tokoname shop
JAPAN JOURNAL JOURNEY
More photographs of my Japan journey can be accessed on the flickr.com website
Persimmons drying
Temple gravestones, Takayama
Rice harvest, Shirakawago
Takayama shrine
Persimmons drying
Temple gravestones, Takayama
Rice harvest, Shirakawago
Takayama shrine
Sunday, October 26, 2008
MINIATURE BOOK EXHIBIT - traveling schedule
The miniature book exhibit of the San Diego Book Arts (see September 26th post here) is traveling to the San Diego Public Library in Kensington till November 28th, and then goes to the International Printing Museum in Carson, CA. from November 29th to January 10th. The show has been at University of San Diego's Copley Library for the past month. Two of my books are included.
PRIME: WORKING ARTISTS OVER 65
On the beach in Anguilla
Dale Copeland of Okato, New Zealand has organized this exhibit on http://virtual.tart.co.nz showing art work and photos of international artists. There is also a calendar of artists that have been selected by a voting process of which I am "February"! This calendar sells for $12. plus $4. postage and can be ordered at www.dalecopeland.co.nz/Press/press.htm
Dale Copeland of Okato, New Zealand has organized this exhibit on http://virtual.tart.co.nz showing art work and photos of international artists. There is also a calendar of artists that have been selected by a voting process of which I am "February"! This calendar sells for $12. plus $4. postage and can be ordered at www.dalecopeland.co.nz/Press/press.htm
Saturday, October 25, 2008
OCTOBER NOTES
Detritus: La Jolla
The West Coast Premiere of "Seeing the Forest for the Trees", held on October 11 at UCSD Geisel Library was a full house, with many cousins and friends attending. The Special Collections purchased three new artists' books that were displayed with 6 works already in the collection. It was especially cool to gather native plant cuttings from around the Library to refresh the "stuffing" between the pages of the commissioned Detritus book. Seeing the SD Book Arts exhibit at the Library was also a real treat.
Asian (collage)
Part of the California trip included time in L.A. where I visited the Lora Schlesinger Gallery which handles my collage art. I left 10 new pieces. The gallery is located in Bergamot Station in Santa Monica. It is always interesting to view art in the many galleries in Bergamot.
I also visited Judith Hoffberg who is ill. Judith is a curator and artists' book champion. My gratitude for her support over many years.
Mitchell Long on guitar
Staying with old Durango friends, Ethel and Ray Parker in Santa Monica was lovely. We heard our son Mitchell play at the Beverly Hills Promenade before visiting my cousin Donna Guske, her 8 month old triplets, and grandma Betty Pinney.
The West Coast Premiere of "Seeing the Forest for the Trees", held on October 11 at UCSD Geisel Library was a full house, with many cousins and friends attending. The Special Collections purchased three new artists' books that were displayed with 6 works already in the collection. It was especially cool to gather native plant cuttings from around the Library to refresh the "stuffing" between the pages of the commissioned Detritus book. Seeing the SD Book Arts exhibit at the Library was also a real treat.
Asian (collage)
Part of the California trip included time in L.A. where I visited the Lora Schlesinger Gallery which handles my collage art. I left 10 new pieces. The gallery is located in Bergamot Station in Santa Monica. It is always interesting to view art in the many galleries in Bergamot.
I also visited Judith Hoffberg who is ill. Judith is a curator and artists' book champion. My gratitude for her support over many years.
Mitchell Long on guitar
Staying with old Durango friends, Ethel and Ray Parker in Santa Monica was lovely. We heard our son Mitchell play at the Beverly Hills Promenade before visiting my cousin Donna Guske, her 8 month old triplets, and grandma Betty Pinney.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
NATURE'S CALLIGRAPHY
Nature's Calligraphy April
Nature's Calligraphy June
Nature's Calligraphy September
Here's the seasonal changes at my outdoor environmental sod piece at the Denver Botanical Gardens at Chatfield (refer to previous posts of April 19 and May 24, 2008.)
Nature's Calligraphy June
Nature's Calligraphy September
Here's the seasonal changes at my outdoor environmental sod piece at the Denver Botanical Gardens at Chatfield (refer to previous posts of April 19 and May 24, 2008.)
Friday, September 26, 2008
SEPTEMBER JOURNAL
From Shanghi
Winter Pressing 07-08 (within box)
Winter Pressing 07-08
Gradations of Gray
September was a very lively month for my art. And October is busy too.
I had two books in the Miniature Book Exhibit of SDBA at the Miniature Book Conclave in San Diego. "Yellow" and "From Shanghi".
My book "Peace" is been shown in a San Diego Book Arts show at the Mission Valley Public Library in San Diego, California. The show runs through October 18.
Coming up in October, check out the online exhibit "65Plus" on Dale Copeland's site, http://outofsight.co.nz There will be an image of me doing something quite cool and an image of one of my outdoor site installations.
October also finds me in Tucson, Arizona for the opening reception of "Book Forms" at the Conrad Wilde Gallery - staying at the home of Marilu Norden, a Del Mar/Santa Fe artist friend. I have two bookworks in this show, "Language Bound" and Gradations of Gray"
We then journey to Del Mar, our old hometown for a few weeks. Friday, October 10 my husband Wendell and I will attend the musical memorial at UCSD for friend Tom Nee, longtime conductor of the La Jolla Symphony.
On Saturday October 11 from 3:30-5 the DCAT film "Seeing the Forest through the Trees: The Art of Mary Ellen Long" will be premiered at UC San Diego, La Jolla, the Seuss Room in the Geisel Library. There will also be an exhibit of my artists' books in the Library collection. Carol Ozaki, one of the producers of the film, will be on hand to discuss the process of creating the film.
And at the same time, Special Collections in the Geisel Library is the site of the San Diego Book Arts 2nd National Juried Show in which my recent "Winter Pressing: 2007-08" and "Language Found" are included. This exhibit was juried by Erica Torri, Director of the Athenaeum in La Jolla, CA.
Winter Pressing 07-08 (within box)
Winter Pressing 07-08
Gradations of Gray
September was a very lively month for my art. And October is busy too.
I had two books in the Miniature Book Exhibit of SDBA at the Miniature Book Conclave in San Diego. "Yellow" and "From Shanghi".
My book "Peace" is been shown in a San Diego Book Arts show at the Mission Valley Public Library in San Diego, California. The show runs through October 18.
Coming up in October, check out the online exhibit "65Plus" on Dale Copeland's site, http://outofsight.co.nz There will be an image of me doing something quite cool and an image of one of my outdoor site installations.
October also finds me in Tucson, Arizona for the opening reception of "Book Forms" at the Conrad Wilde Gallery - staying at the home of Marilu Norden, a Del Mar/Santa Fe artist friend. I have two bookworks in this show, "Language Bound" and Gradations of Gray"
We then journey to Del Mar, our old hometown for a few weeks. Friday, October 10 my husband Wendell and I will attend the musical memorial at UCSD for friend Tom Nee, longtime conductor of the La Jolla Symphony.
On Saturday October 11 from 3:30-5 the DCAT film "Seeing the Forest through the Trees: The Art of Mary Ellen Long" will be premiered at UC San Diego, La Jolla, the Seuss Room in the Geisel Library. There will also be an exhibit of my artists' books in the Library collection. Carol Ozaki, one of the producers of the film, will be on hand to discuss the process of creating the film.
And at the same time, Special Collections in the Geisel Library is the site of the San Diego Book Arts 2nd National Juried Show in which my recent "Winter Pressing: 2007-08" and "Language Found" are included. This exhibit was juried by Erica Torri, Director of the Athenaeum in La Jolla, CA.
Saturday, August 16, 2008
LAURA WAIT: Image & Structure workshop
I attended this August workshop at the Durango Arts Center and hosted the presenter Laura Wait. Having appreciated the artistry in her artists' books over the years, it was inspiring to learn her process and technique which included ideas with paste paper /mixed media techniques and learning a new binding.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
SUMMERTIME
Language Bound (artists' book work)
At the end of June, I journeyed to Southern California with friend Carol Ozaki. We visited old haunts, walked the cliff overlooking the Pacific, had a little beach time, and saw the Maya Lin show "Systematic Landscapes" in San Diego. I also connected with a few artist friends. I rented a car and traveled to L.A., where I stayed with old Durango friends, Ray and Ethel Parker in Santa Monica and went to son Mitchell's gigs at Il Moro Lounge and Resturant (his trio) and the Skirball Center (with Katia Moraes). Exciting, wonderful music and time with our Cape Verdean "family", Dilma and sister Loka and their mom visiting from Cape Verde. I also connected with the Lora Schlesinger Gallery, who I have been associated with for over 25 years and spent one afternoon at the Bergamot Center visiting the myriad of galleries there. On the way back to Del Mar I met my cuz Lois for lunch. All and all an inspiring and great time.
July has been a time for workshops held in my home studio (Papermaking and Collage) This summer I am also spending a limited amount of time at my job as artist-in-residence at Edgemont Highlands, primarily maintaining the 37 environmental sites done over the past 3 years.
July and August highlights the Invitational Book Arts show at the Art Library at the Durango Arts Center. Above is the piece I have in that show.
At the end of June, I journeyed to Southern California with friend Carol Ozaki. We visited old haunts, walked the cliff overlooking the Pacific, had a little beach time, and saw the Maya Lin show "Systematic Landscapes" in San Diego. I also connected with a few artist friends. I rented a car and traveled to L.A., where I stayed with old Durango friends, Ray and Ethel Parker in Santa Monica and went to son Mitchell's gigs at Il Moro Lounge and Resturant (his trio) and the Skirball Center (with Katia Moraes). Exciting, wonderful music and time with our Cape Verdean "family", Dilma and sister Loka and their mom visiting from Cape Verde. I also connected with the Lora Schlesinger Gallery, who I have been associated with for over 25 years and spent one afternoon at the Bergamot Center visiting the myriad of galleries there. On the way back to Del Mar I met my cuz Lois for lunch. All and all an inspiring and great time.
July has been a time for workshops held in my home studio (Papermaking and Collage) This summer I am also spending a limited amount of time at my job as artist-in-residence at Edgemont Highlands, primarily maintaining the 37 environmental sites done over the past 3 years.
July and August highlights the Invitational Book Arts show at the Art Library at the Durango Arts Center. Above is the piece I have in that show.
Sunday, July 6, 2008
500 HANDMADE BOOKS (Lark Books)
Cover: Laura Wait
Pagings
Peace
The above 2 images of my book art are included in this wonderful book, "500 Handmade Books: Inspiring Interpretations of a Timeless Form"... Just published and available for purchase in mainstream bookstores.
Pagings
Peace
The above 2 images of my book art are included in this wonderful book, "500 Handmade Books: Inspiring Interpretations of a Timeless Form"... Just published and available for purchase in mainstream bookstores.
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