Paint & Chill 9/3
Last night, Janica from Home Grown (@HomeGrownNYC) held another one of her incredible events -- Paint & Chill.
Throughout the night there were performances, spoken word, visual art, great vibes + some extra goodies. Everyone went home with a canvas they painted at the event while bonding over drinks and talking about art and the world. The event was nothing short of amazing - Thank you to those of you who came out to have fun and show support!
I recently did a little photo shoot with Mostafa Douban.
You can check out more of his work at www.mostafadouban.com
The Education System
I started a new painting over a month ago, based on a dream I had the night before my first day going back to college. The decision to go back was a tough one for me to make. I woke up on the first morning of class with a fresh image in my mind from the dream the night before: A school girl in uniform, trapped inside of a tiny dark box. Does that scream symbolism to anyone but me? I hope that this school year doesn't put a dent in my creativity. I don't know if, subconsciously, I fear that going back for a formal education will stunt my artistic growth. But here I am, anyway. As for the actual painting - I decided to make her look like she's contemplating an escape, rather than being trapped like she was in my dream. She is curious to explore, and tired of holding back. I am curious to explore. I am tired of holding back. Don't get me wrong - I love learning, and knowledge doesn't keep you inside of a box. It should set you free from it. I'm just confused about where I stand. And where I go from here.
TO DO LIST:
Get my own studio ✓
Moved 30% of my things in and spent the whole day painting in my studio! Started working on a new painting for a show I am honored to be a part of in January. Psyched about the way things are going... :-)
Colin Small: Exhilaration
Here's a snap of my finished painting of Colin hanging at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's staff show in New York. The piece will be up on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, along with loads of impressive art by other museum staff until January 8th, 2016.
First blog post!
I think I'm going to treat these blog posts like a journal/digital sketchbook. To-do lists, random thoughts, occasional work-in progress shots. Oh! and music. Maybe photos of friends? .. once I get some? Feel free to comment on anything you feel I should include, even if its suggestions on art you'd like to see!