For the Love of Family, Solo Exhibition

A HUGE thank you to my family for making the long trip to see my show!  I appreciate your love and support of me and my art.  It means everything.  THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

Me and My Mom

My Sister Angie and My Niece, Abbie

My Sister Corinna and Me

And a special thank you to family friend Siu Lan for capturing my night with so many amazing photos.  She truly has a gift for photography.  Thank you, Siu Lan, for creating so many lasting memories. 

Siu Lan

And THANK YOU to my many friends who made it out on opening night to support me and my work, and THANK YOU to the many more who wanted to come but couldn't make it.  ALL OF YOU have shown your support in ways big and small.  THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!  Please check back to see more photos in the next day or so!

Opening Night Photos - Remixed: A Kaleidoscope of Plastic

These are just a few photos from the opening night of my exhibition.  Please stop back in a day or two to see more!

 

 

Starting the Conversation: Using Art to Connect

I feel gratified that I've been able to turn my current interest into a vehicle that facilitates a connection between and among so many people.  To me, the best part about my solo exhibition Remixed:  A Kaleidoscope of Plastic (on view through September 7, 2018) has been the opportunity to have conversations with people about my art - why I do it and what I hope to achieve.

Here are just a few of the comments people have shared with me:

"I'm from South America.  Here in the states, we think of plastic bags as trash.  In South America, the women covet them.  They think of them as gold.  They collect every single plastic bag they can find, saving them until they have enough to weave market baskets and containers."

"Wonderful!  You have combined art with activism!  You are an artivist!"

"Some time ago, mom gave me a bag that was made entirely out of plastic bags from the 1970's.   I don't know where it is now, but I'm gonna go home and find it!"

 "I recycle plastic, too.  I make mats for the homeless out of plastic bags."

"Pretty and clever, with an important message."

"So inspirational and such a timely message."

"You have brought a very considered awareness to the plastic issue." 

And perhaps my favorite comment:

 "I've never seen anything like this!!!  Can I take some pictures?!"

Ultimately, bringing greater awareness to the plastic problem is half the battle.  The more we pay attention to it, the likelier we are to take action to do something about it.

Check back soon for more photos of opening night!