project break

Yesterday I was fortunate enough to be able to take 2 breaks from the school project.

I went to hear 3 artists speak about their work and immigrating to the US and how that has informed their work.
Michele Guieu http://www.micheleguieu.com/art
Shadab Zeest Hashmi http://www.facebook.com/shadab.z.hashmi
Marisol Redon http://homepage.mac.com/marisolrendon


They all spoke so well about their work, experiences, and influences, and they were all very inspiring.

I took a little time before leaving the museum to check out the Calder Jewelry show.

And found even more inspiration.


That evening I went to Art Produce http://www.artproducegallery.com/

Where I revisited the installation United & Severed by Kristine Diekman, Karen Schaffman, Richard Keely and Anna O’Cain.

I had not watched the video in its entirety. I have a difficult time with video art. But there was a special video screening and I watched. To my surprise I had no trouble watching the entire thing and found it artistic and informative.

http://www2.csusm.edu/diekman/un_sev/

I very much like this installation and am thankful that it brought be to be able to take the time to watch the video.

I am grateful to have so much inspiration in my life.