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Future Beauty @ PEM 2 more days

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Yesterday, I went to the Peabody Essex Museum to see Future Beauty: Avant-Garde Japanese Fashion.  I was so pleased as soon as I stepped into the exhibit.  I was greeted by huge fashion silhouettes with mirrors.

shape prints by linda germain
shape prints on a gelatin and glycerin plate by linda germain

I have often thought about reflections in art exhibits.  Generally the glare and reflection from the glass is not part of the exhibit, but I would like to do an exhibit where it is an integral part of the experience.

We pick and choose what we see.  And often we choose not to see ourselves in the art, reflection or space.  Did I lose you?  Try it next time you are admiring a framed and glass covered piece of art.

Can you see yourself?  It is important? Does it matter?  I don’t really know.  Does it affect how you feel or your experience of the art?

 

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Snow draws me Out of the Studio

2010, Haverhill, inspiration / /

Linda Germain's studio Jan 2014Huge snow flakes are falling outside. It is a challenge to stay inside when the snow says come out and play.

I guess there is always some good excuse to play.  Play is important.  That is why I try to add play to my printmaking.  I try to approach a project with a sense of discovery and invention.  When I do that, then I am happy and usually something magical beyond my control happens.

Enjoy!

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Support and Inspiration from Others

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I joined the Thriving Artist’s summit in December.  It was a jam packed online series of conversations about thriving as artists.  Bonnie Glendinning was the host and she interviewed more than 25 people who are successfully in the art business.  There is still time to join the conversation.

This video features many of the artists who participated.  I was surprised to see a few folks who I know.  Maybe you will see someone you know too.

My goal now is to actually apply some of what I have learned.

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Inspired to make relief stamp – Matisse

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matisseMatisse started out as a lawyer too.  Maybe that is one reason I feel connected to him/his work.

I love the free hand cut shapes of his later work. His simple and yet powerful line drawing give me hope too.  I have to remind myself to look for inspiration from the masters.  When I look for inspiration, I flip through books for a feeling, a connection an emotion.  It is not really something verbal or even visually.  It is what happens beyond those senses.   Then I have to do something!  Take Action.

 

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