2 jobs and a new studio = a very very busy me

I always thought after I graduated I would have some time to finally relax... I was very wrong. I don't mind being busy though, I'm a lot more productive these days. Though I have two part time jobs now, I still find the time to be in my studio, paint, make books, and hang out. I guess I can't complain. 

Yesterday my studio mates and I bought wood and dry wall so we can finally get our studios built! We also obtained a couch and soon a mini fridge! Next on our list is to come up with a name so we can advertise shows.

 

Speaking of shows I'm currently working on a piece for a show in August called "That Bites" I'll post details soon.

In other news I've been making books everyday before work so I don't feel bad for not going to the studio. But I'm off for the weekend so you can bet I'll be crafting. Once I get my camera working I'll post some pictures. that is if my internet doesn't cut out again.

... Mercury must be in retrograde.

Art For the Cash Poor

Today I volunteered at the Art for the Cash Poor event at the Crane Arts Building in Philadelphia. 

Ashley and I ran a booth selling contemporary sculptures for Cereal Art. There were tons of art, food and music all day. If you didn't get the chance to get out there today the event will continue tomorrow from 1pm to 6pm at the Crane Arts Building on 1400 N. American St, Studio 314.  There is no cover charge but I would bring cash if I were you. There is so much great stuff for affordable prices that you might just have to have.

The Art of Mathematics

A friend sent me this link about The Art of Mathematics. This is very similar to the paintings i've been doing.

though my work is more science based then math it all seems relative to me. My work focusses on developing visual systems for scientific numeric information. 

check out the link below to watch

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7617191.stm

-gina

New Studio

This is not the end but simply the beginning. Painting class of 2009 I love these guys and gals.

Today I signed the lease for a garage that will become my new art studio. I'll be moving in next week with my good friend and studio mate Ashley and hopefully 2 others.  We have lots of work to do and some walls to build. I'm excited for the new summer project along with finding another job. I can't wait to get back in the studio. 

Its been a long four years

Today I will receive  Faculty Progress Award, for outstanding achievement in the senior year. 

Tomorrow I graduate from the University of the Arts, with a BFA in Fine Arts Painting and drawing. 

Friday I move out of my studio =(

I'm gonna miss my studio mates and my nice big studio. but if things work out i'll have a nicer bigger space to work in very soon. 

works from my Senior Thesis Exhibition 2009

             The Black Hole Cup of Life  9 x 5 inches

                            Experiment SG2MC    9 x 12 inches 

        Experiment WST1     9 x 12 inches 

     Experiment SG1HB        11 x 14 inches 

     Experiment WST5     9 x 12 inches 

     The Atom     11 x 14 inches

     12 Elements of the Periodic Table       36 x 99 inches 

The Elemental Composition of the Human Body    50 x 62 inches

      The Black Hole    36 x 36 inches 

            The Atomic Mass of our Sun     56 x 66 inches

A Few Changes

Though I've been lacking on updates, it's seems just the opposite in the studio. I just finished my Senior Thesis and Exhibition and I already have new projects lined up. I'm also looking for artists to split a studio with. With graduation ahead there is much to and I'm very excited to get back to work.  This week I am planing the Senior Painting group exhibition, which should be May 18th through the 22nd. Next week I'll be moving out of my studio and hopefully into a larger space. After that I will continue to paint and try to find a more consistent job.

more updates ahead: I'll be posting pictures of my senior thesis exhibition soon.

-Gina