Imagination Navigation online

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From the Abecedarian blog, "Imagination Navigation takes its title from a monograph about and exhibition of Joseph Cornell’s work. It is a show of 22 works by United States and Canadian artists working in assemblage and collage. The works were selected by Denver artist and exhibitions preparator Dave Seiler. While far from definitive, the exhibition provides a good overview of current trends in small to medium scale mixed media artworks."

Abecedarian Gallery in Denver has posted the show catalog online (requires Flash). Aside from the fact that my name is spelled wrong in the catalog/blog, I'm extremely pleased to be included in this one — featuring some really interesting and tactile responses to the concept of navigation. Worth a look!

Thank/Fullness

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2009 has been such a wonderful, trying, surprising year so far. 
I'm thankful for:

The serenity of our home.

Health, mostly. Family, always. Friends, throughout.

My daughter's acceptance at the college of her dreams, studying what she loves most.

My husband's energy, openness to new possibilities and unwavering support.

My art/design opportunities.

Millenium's enthusiastic companionship.

Miscellaneous minor miracles.

Chocolate!


Collage above: "Of inner life," contemporary papers on heavy watercolor paper, 6 x 6."

Convoluted, a collage

More images from the show... this collage, composed of contemporary papers on wood panel, is 36 x24," with frame it measures approximately 38 x 26 x 2." In this case, contemporary papers includes kraft paper, safety envelopes (love those patterns), bits of magazine/newspaper imagery, and even the sharp cutting edge from an empty wax paper package. (Some things just need each other!)

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