Last Day to see 'flirt, the installation'

'flirt, the installation' at mother brook art, dedham

"Flirt" ends TODAY!!!!! Hours 12-6, 123 High St. Dedham

'flirt, the installation' on location at mother brook

This exhibit at the Mother Brook Arts and Community Center in Dedham seems too short even with the added two week extension due to popular demand :)  

But as the saying goes . . . all good thing must come to an end . . . 

Curators Martha Wakefield and and Jeanne Williamson did an amazing  job collecting a beautiful array of art ~ from Michael Seif's exquisite photos (click here to see more of his work) to Merill Comeau's  fiber pieces (click here for more) to meticulous drawings, vibrant paints, intriguing altered envelopes and so much more (see bottom of post for the full list of artists). 

I was so honored to be ask to create an installation for the exhibit and so thrilled about how it turned out. 'flirt, the installation' works perfect in its designated space, the landing on the stairwell in this beautiful old-school  building!

It was quite a pleasure working with the curators and the executive director, Jean Ford Webb. And I adored working in the space! 

I was one of those kids who loved school and especially loved buying school supplies, so working in this old school gave me a comforting feeling, with its large windows, beautiful wood floors, large chalkboards.  

I really regret that schools aren't built like this anymore, so much natural light!! However I am so relieved that this school was converted into an art center in lieu of being razed!! Many people echoed that sentiment during the opening and artist talk.

As it always is I am sad to break down the show, and even a bit more with 'flirt, the installation as she was created for this spot.  But I do I know in my heart that she will fly again! 

However!!!  if u can today, go see this piece in its original home, picture don't do her justice! 

Happy Friday!! Xxxx

Flirt features the work of 14 contemporary artists of international, national and regional renown working in a diverse mix of media and conceptual framework: Patty Chang and David Kelley, Merill Comeau, Christiane Corcelle, Virginia Fitzgerald, Elizabeth Kostojohn, Danielle LaPointe, Judith Monteferrante, Robin Reynolds, Michael Seif, Iris Sonnenschein, Martha Wakefield, Jeanne Williamson, and Wendy Young.

The show was curated by Martha Wakefield and Jeanne Williamson.

where did the weekend go?!?!?

There are not enough days in the weekend. 

Rod Schmidt

'flirt' the installation in its stairwell
Thank you to everyone who braved the cold and ice this weekend to join me at the opening receptions for these two exceptional exhibits.  

Here are some pictures from the receptions and the prep. 

I also have written a few words about each exhibit.  I hope to do so more but one never knows where the time goes.  I have been referencing this blog to gets some dates of dresses, etc. and numerous times I saw the notation that 'I will write more later' but it seems as if later doesn't happen?!?!?

Flirt 

Mother Brook Arts and Community Center (MBACC)

Dedham, MA

Jean Ford Webb, Executive Director of Mother Brookand

'the daily dress series'

at Baldwin Hill Art 

Natick, MA 

  

I am so happy with both these shows!! 

Flirt is a fabulous selection of art from 14 different artists 

(myself being one). 

This show is their inaugural exhibit, introducing

 Mother Brook to the community.  

The building used to be an old school, 

and fortunately instead of razing it, it was turned into an arts center.

It is a beautiful space, with the warmth of old world schools.  

I was fortunate enough to be asked to create a piece for one of the stairwells, and voila 'flirt' the installation.

During the opening I observed many people posing 

in front of the piece, which is fun.  

Red Alert Cocktail Dress is also on exhibit there 

and was the subject of many visitors' photos as well.  

'the daily dress series' is another exhibit that I am truly excited about.  For this show I made photos of a selection 

of my ephemeral dresses and  the gallery framed them beautifully.  

It has been so exciting to see this dresses as a collection. 

 I also penned little stories that went with each dress.  Something that I have been wanting to do forever,

but it took the deadline of the opening for me to really sit down.

For this exhibit, Baldwin Hill

also asked to exhibit my creature and 'insatiable', and 

I was astonished by how excited I was to exhibit my creatures, 

and I was over the moon about working on 'insatiable' again !!

Last night during the reception I sat by my beast and crocheted away, while engaging in wonderful conversations!! #heaven!  

So thank you Mother Brook Art and Baldwin Hill for offering the opportunity to create new works and revisit some old ones.

xxx

you're invited . . .

. . . to TWO openings this weekend!! very, very exciting!!

First ~ Flirt and Second ~ 'the daily dress series'

Flirt 

Mother Brook Arts and Community Center (MBACC)

Dedham, MA

the opening reception

Friday night, Feb 7th, 7-9 PM,

'flirt' the installation - at Mother Brook, Dedham, MA

This inaugural art exhibition at show has been described as “an intoxicating visual feast”

Join us Friday, February 7th 

for an artists’ reception with live music from 7-9PM

Motherbrook Arts & Community Center | 123 High Street | Dedham, MA

Cheese, Wine, Fruits & Sweets by Whole Foods of Dedham

*Storm date: Sunday, February 9th, 4-6PM

A Group Show Featuring the Work of

Patty Chang & David Kelley, Merill Comeau, Christiane Coreelle, Virginia Fitzgerald, Elizabeth Kostojohn, Danielle Lapointe, Judith Monteferrante, Robin Reynolds, Michael Seif, Iris Sonnenschein, Martha Wakefield, Jeanne Williamson and Wendy Young

www.motherbrookarts.org

'the daily dress series'

at Baldwin Hill Art and Framing,

Natick, MA

I am so excited about this exhibit, we are showing many photographs of my ephemeral dresses, 

or more recently called my daily dresses AND my creatures!!

And even more exciting is that I will be performing 'insatiable' during the opening!!

Join us for the opening reception,

Saturday February 8th, 2014 5-9PM

8 Court Street
Natick, MA 01760
508-720-0310
Hours: Tue-Fri-Sat 11AM-5PM, Thu 11AM-8PM
Wednesday By Appointment
CLOSED Sunday & Monday