gRAPHICaNATOMY

Actually, I'm fairly pleased with the way the show turned out.
It matched what i had in mind fairly well and looks good.
Many people took photos of themselves in front of the hands, doing hand signals.
Which is good. Probably my most photographed show.

Labels: acrylic, art, art shows greensburg, exhibitions, figure, fine art, galleries, gallery crawl., pgh, pgh art unblurred, unblurred

Labels: art, figurative, figure, fine art, galleries, gallery crawl., pgh art unblurred, unblurred

I was a bit disapointed that the SWAN festival in Pittsburgh does not have a focus on Visual arts.
I'm sure what they DO have is nice. But why aren't the Visual Artists represented in proportion to wealth of talent we have?
It's been this way. So much so that I had to have my own SWAN Day exhibit. (Artform 2011) and i was sort of hoping someone would pick up the torch.
*shrug*
How is the climate of sexism in the Pittsburgh Art scene?
Do artists working today complain about being left out of shows because of an Uterus?
Actually, not that much.
I've felt left out of the little clique's here and there.... but i don't think it's based on gender.  But something else entirely.
I have witnessed would-be patrons and gallery owners take an interest in female artists with an ulterior motive;  *wink wink*. I find  this behavior quite reprehensible.
Truth be told some of the strongest and most creative artist in the 'burgh happen to be vaginal- Americans and should be given due respect.
We're putting PGH on the map.
Maybe we don't need a contrived or forced lift. Maybe it's better to be recognized as an Artist, rather than a Woman artist.
Maybe the SWAN Day visual art celebration isn't needed since we are in every other show every month on Penn Ave.
And while some nneanderthals still drag thier feet, the over all movement is heading in the right direction.

Labels: art, feminism, galleries, gallery crawl., pittsburgh, sexism, swan day

But not just any Thursday... it's also Cinco de Mayo as well. And you know what THAT means... a reason to drink.
Yes, we will appropriate any holiday if we can get sloshed.
But before play time, i must take care of business.
I'm dropping off my painting for the Tsunami Victims fundraiser.
Then off to Panza's for a figure drawing session. (maybe the model will wear a sombrero)
The probably 80's night at Belvedere's for cheap alcohol and bad dancing. Ole'!

Friday the art begins.
The Looking Glass Project will have a preview show at the Art Institute in the morning. Then Friday Evening it's Unblurred on Penn Ave. I'm not showing anything, but I'll be out supporting the scene. Personally I look forward to Cory Bonnet at Most Wanted Fine art.
http://most-wantedfineart.com/
And Modern Formation's Smitten should be a good show.
http://modernformations.com/


Saturday I have several art happenings:
First is the much anticipated Looking Glass Show at Artform. I'll be showing along side many local and international artists. Including Boris Vallejo.... yeah..... you heard me. Boris f'n Vajello is in this show. Don't ask how or why.... just go see it. The opening is 2pm to 11pm so you have plenty of time to fit it into your schedule.
http://www.artformtattoo.com

Then the opening of Fleeting Pages. This is important because its local people taking back over sized stores and showcasing their own local talent. You will be able to find my book on figure drawing, and handmade work by many other local artists and writers. This could be gold mine of talent. Definitely check it out.
http://www.fleetingpages.com/

Panza Gallery is having an opening for Patrick Lee, a very talented painter. It should be very impressive.

And lastly the Tsunami Victims fundraiser I mentioned earlier.
Cattivo is hosting Sinferno tonight, which is hosting Elsie's Playground, which is hosting an art raffle/ clothing drive for the victims in Japan.
Inception references aside this should be a fun, freaky night. And if you come (preferably dressed as an Anime character) you can win a painting by me. Plus sushi, saki, dj's, burlesque, dancing and a real wild time.
http://www.elisesplayground.com

Sunday is of course Mother's Day. So I'll be doing whatever she wants to do.. no matter how hungover I am. Hope you do the same.

Or you can find more info at my website:
http://www.graphicanatomy.com/

Labels: art, art pgh, gallery crawl., scene