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Three newer images up at Hickok Cole for Art Night

Three newer images up at Hickok Cole for Art Night 2024. It was exciting to finally print and frame some of this work from along the rivers in DC and New Orleans.

The Art Night sale is up online for another week and benefits Washington Project for the Arts and DC area artists. Check it out at: https://artnight2024.bigcartel.com

After a summer away from the studio, I’m slowly

After a summer away from the studio, I’m slowly getting back into it. First step is a review of the polaroids made in New Orleans in May. Next step is making images this weekend in DC.

sunday afternoon browsing and day dreaming

sunday afternoon browsing and day dreaming

July/August edition of “Recently in regards to l

July/August edition of “Recently in regards to life/studio/desires/vulnerabilities/joy”  

July and August were full of pints, scones, adventures, awe, frustrations, amazing music, stunning landscapes, favorite places, dolphins and puffins, too much adulting, not enough studio, friends, family, two rounds of antibiotics, not enough time on the water or the courts, and lots of reflection and planning.  

Onwards!

I finally updated/re-arranged some of the art on m

I finally updated/re-arranged some of the art on my walls for the first time in many years and I’ve been enjoying this new view (the other half of the wall will have to wait till the fall). I’m sure things will move a little bit here and there over the next few weeks/months/years too. I’m extra grateful that many of these awesome and talented folks are also friends.

#robertwalton
#mollybrose
#kimllerena
#mattfrancisco
#angelawarren
#tracedrury
#alessandrasanguinetti
#juliabloom
#heatherbirdharris
#shaunsundholm

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first stop (after coffee)

first stop (after coffee)

May/June edition of “Recently in regards to life

May/June edition of “Recently in regards to life/studio/desires/vulnerabilities/joy”

These months provided the time for more studio work, many lovely conversations with amazing folks, and the always-humbling reminder that sometimes we make mistakes and all we can do is learn from them.

1 - The first magnolia flower sighting of the year is always a fave moment and this year, it happened in New Orleans. Time in New Orleans always gives me new ways of seeing, thinking about, being in the world.

 2 - Thao at Music Box Village. This was the only concert I went to in New Orleans, and I was extra excited for the opportunity to see Haruka Kikuchi on trombone again. It was hot and humid. There was a tornado watch and an imminent severe thunderstorm. The tension between the weather and the absolutely amazing set reminded me of being at a Lauryn Hill concert in March 2020 and getting a notification about the 1st covid case in DC. A tension felt all too frequently these days.

3 - I keep coming back to this interaction between this bald cypress tree and bridge.

 4 - Studio experiments in Bayou St John with another way to make images. Presence begins to play a new role in the overall project.

5 - This seems to hit harder and harder each year.  

6 - This new single has been on repeat lately. Mavis turns 85 in July and says the song was inspired by her collaborations with Prince. This winter someone asked me what my career goals were and the short answer was “to do cool shit with cool people.” For so, so many reasons, Mavis = goals.

  7 -June marks two years since my uncle’s death. I deeply miss our conversations, especially the ones around making art, but am grateful for the relationship we did build over the last 20 years. 

8 - Two pints (or coffees) is a great measure of time for enriching conversations with friends. There’s probably nothing I love more than conversations like these. A special thanks to all who made them happen.

 9 - Printing. Looking at images next to each other. Slowly chipping away at this project. 

10 - Reads/re-reads. Congrats to the Vagabond team for the especially amazing zine.

Onwards!

New Orleans polaroids

New Orleans polaroids

New trip, new map updates. Each New Orleans visit

New trip, new map updates. Each New Orleans visit has been special in its own way and at two weeks, this was the longest visit to date. It was also the first time that I was completely solo (minus one absolutely awesome afternoon hanging out with @didyouralarmgooff). Swipe through to see a map with other trips (color coded by visit, of course).

For the last two weeks, I watched nearly every sun

For the last two weeks, I watched nearly every sunset here. It was strangely a bit hard to say goodbye to the river on my last evening, but there are two awesome rivers to keep exploring in DC. So instead: “till next time.”

March/April edition of “Recently in Regards to l

March/April edition of “Recently in Regards to life/studio/desires/vulnerabilities/joy”

1 - First NYC day trip in way too long. It was full of so many of my fave things and some of my fave people (trains + coffee + pizza + art + Gordon Parks + rivers + books + beer + NvV + LG).

2 - Jon Batiste at the Warner just blowing everyone away, plus a surprise appearance by Trombone Shorty

3 - Flood lines along the Tidal Basin

4 - Partial solar eclipse adventures with my dad. Any adventure with him is awesome and any day that involves an hour spent “just” watching light is a good day. Bonus points when they overlap.

5 - 44! Here's to another year of learning/growing from experiments, mistakes, "failures," play, and more.

6 - Cyanotype experiments with a Mary Oliver quote that I keep thinking about.

7 - 18 years of this view and the sunsets still don’t get old.

8 - When it’s final crit and the students come to class in green pants, white sneakers, and a t-shirt to dress like you. This crew was an absolute blast to work with this semester.

9 - One last bloom from a new amaryllis plant.

10 - Lastly, satire at its finest.
 
@nvv___ 
@lisajgold
@littleislandnyc
#GordonParks
@jonbatiste
@tromboneshorty
 #Birthday
@maryoliverpoetrypage
@auphotolab
#Amaryllis
@columbia 
#SupportStudents
 #FreePalestine

I finally sent out a studio newsletter and include

I finally sent out a studio newsletter and included this group of recent images. Link in bio to read the newsletter and send a dm, if you would like to be added to the mailing list. Thanks for checking it out!

I'm super excited that "yes is the only living thi

I'm super excited that "yes is the only living thing" will be on display at Field Projects (526 W 26th St, 807) for a zine and art book show curated by Angelica Aranda. Swipe left for some detail shots from the book.

About the show: "The term 'trace' can be applied to both positive and negative connections to past events. A trace of someone long gone or a trace of a better time in one’s life. Regardless of its contextual connotation it always declares the presence of some sort of lasting impression. It also suggests the ability to track the source of a connection. Traces encapsulates these various impressions resulting from a variety of life events inflicted upon our artists. The trace of a lost loved one, a traumatic childhood, or the trace of leaving (or losing) a home are just a few examples this body of work addresses. The works also represent the tangibility of this idea in their format as books and publications. Physical objects that serve as markers in the progression of life events through their materiality. What traces do we carry and what traces are we actively creating for others in the present time? I invite the viewer to absorb each artwork with the understanding of the human inability to forget. This collection displays a wide variety of experiences, some positive, some negative, and some bittersweet, but all undeniably present."

I'm bummed to miss the show, but stop by if you are in NYC! It runs April 30th - May 5th with a reception on Saturday, May 4th. A huge thank you to @angeliqrt and @fieldprojects for this opportunity.

@wpadc's 2024 Collectors' Night Auction is live on

@wpadc's 2024 Collectors' Night Auction is live on Artsy and I'm super excited to have this piece included in the auction. Link in bio with all proceeds from the auction going directly to supporting artists and artist-organized projects. Swipe through to see a list of all the amazing artists participating in this year's auction.

"Bald Cypress, New Orleans, LA (29°58'51.4"N, 90°06'37.7"W)" is the first piece I completed from a new and ongoing series focusing on four distinct urban landscapes within the United States. Using rivers as an anchor point for each city, the images ask questions about sustaining life during a climate emergency. Images are often manipulated with local natural resources exploring the tension and delicate balance in our natural and built environments. Site specific research on local histories, climate-reaffirming practices, and possible futures drive this project.

Using guidebooks as a research tool is definitely

Using guidebooks as a research tool is definitely limiting in some ways, but it’s also fascinating to see the changes in language, landmarks, stories, and of course, businesses from year to year.

NYC adventures with @nvv___

NYC adventures with @nvv___

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