This is a challenge I have put myself up to in order to push myself to create a more diverse body of work
I am capable of really nice work and I’ve not been living up to it except in sporadic cases and special orders. I need to spend more time in the studio doing things that stretch my skills. There’s techniques I have always wanted to try, tools I have rarely used, and a huge stockpile of unusual gems that really should be set and shared.
I saw another group doing a Ring a Week, but I want to open it up to whatever object d’art or piece of jewelry happens to happen at any particular time. I tried a Ring a Day challenge at the beginning of this year, but I ran out of gas pretty quick. I like to take more time on my projects, put a good deal more thought into them than that challenge afforded me, and time off. So.
The Rules:
1. The item must involve flame.
2. No production work allowed.
3. Custom work absolutely allowed.
4. Each piece due on Monday.
First piece is due on 10 January.
Subway Gallery is delighted to present its featured exhibitions “Mirror Mirror”, and “Postcards from Old Bisbee” opening on Saturday, October 9th, with a reception from 5 pm – 8 pm. “Mirror Mirror” features the work of Subway Gallery member, Liz Hampton-Derivan, and guest artist Andrea Robinson.
Robinson’s work explores the relationship between the mythical, fantastical, and feminine. The fusion of mirrors and collage allows the viewer to catch a glimpse of him or herself within the compositions. Robinson assembled a companion collection of wearable art in the form of mirrored pendants highlighting individual elements from the larger themes.
Hampton-Derivan works in encaustic and mixed media. Encaustic is a painting technique using beeswax, which was used to create portraits in Greco-Roman Egypt as far back as 100 B.C., now a revived contemporary painting medium. Her images begin with line drawings converted from artwork throughout the centuries (1400s – present) that show a human fascination with mirrors and our reflections.
“Postcards from Old Bisbee” features the work of guest artist, Mike Derivan, who has used turn-of-the-century photographs of Bisbee found on postcards. He has “painted and reworked” the original postcards and created large format prints both reflecting a nostalgic past and colorful present-day Bisbee.
Please join us for the opening reception. Refreshments will be served. Show runs through November 10th. Subway Gallery is open Thursday thru Sunday from 11 – 5pm. We are conveniently located in the heart of historic Old Bisbee at 30 Main Street. For more information call 520-432-9143 during business hours or visit subwaygallerybisbee.com.
I did a little write-up on peridot this morning over at the SJA blog. Check it out.
A little later than usual, but taken care of!
Reachel Wairimu Ngugi
Reachel is a married, has one child and makes a living by running a beauty salon. She has been in this line of work for eight years, and now has one employee. She gets some financial assistance from her husband, and has also received a loan from the Mwangaza group in Faulu Kenya. She says that this loan helped her improve her standard of living by allowing her to expand her business. In the future, she hopes to open two additional salons, but for now is applying for a new loan to buy equipment, including a hair drier, camera and beauty products such as nail polish, hair chemicals and hair braids. She describes herself as friendly and outgoing.
About Faulu Kenya:
Faulu Kenya aims to empower Kenyans by providing relevant financial solutions. Faulu is a sustainable and profitable microfinance institution that offers savings and credit services to over 225,000 Kenyans. Faulu recently became the first MFI in Kenya to be licensed as a Deposit-Taking Micro-Finance Company, which will enable Faulu to better serve its clients.
