I’ve been having lots of fun taking a class at the U this semester.
I walk home after class and cross the great Mississippi. Here are some pictures of my journeys home as the river has gone from winter to spring:
I’ve been remiss in my artwork posting.
Never fear, though, here I am to get you up-to-date.
Below are a few of the pieces that were up at CK from December to March. These are just snapshots I took before taking the show down, so not great photos, but they give you a general idea. Some of the pieces are still available, and are all around $40-60, so let me know if one interests you!
bio, etc. plus glass god's eye from Turkey
prayer chain
And these are images of works-in-progress and photos I took on my recent retreat at Clare’s Well. I highly recommend a Clare’s Well get-away…. The last images are pieces I am creating out of some of my nephew’s drawings–they are still in their very early stages.
Today I hung all the artwork for my show at Chakra Khan. It’s always an interesting process putting it all together.
Here’s sneak peak of parts of it–just simple up-close snapshots—you’ll have to come to Chakra Khan yourself to see the whole picture!
The reception is Saturday, December 19th from 2-5. (same time as our holiday gift sale.)
You could also stop in this Wed., the 2nd, for Walk in First Wednesday, or come for a session anytime between now and the end of February and you’ll see it!
The theme of the show is “god’s eye, third eye, evil eye.” All pieces are for sale and I’ve made them super-duper affordable–perhaps you will give one of these pieces a home. ;)
–julie
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Here is a tiny post to acknowledge the fact that it has been way to long since I posted any images in the “art” section. Please stay tuned. I appreciate your patience!
milagros
Milagros, also known as an ex-voto or dijes, are religious folk charms that are traditionally used for healing purposes and as votive offerings in Mexico and other areas of United States. In Spanish, the word milagro literally means miracle.
Milagros come in a variety of shapes and sizes and they might be nearly flat or fully three dimensional; and they can be made out of gold, silver, tin, lead. As part of a religious ritual or an act of devotion, milagros can be offered to a symbol of a saint as a reminder of a petitioner’s particular need, or in gratitude for a prayer answered. They are used to assist in focusing attention towards a specific ailment, based on the type of charm used. Milagro symbolism is not universal; a milagro of a body part, such as a heart might represent different ideas such as a heart condition, a romance, or any number of other interpretations. Milagros are also carried for protection and good luck!
You can get your own milagro on a red string~~to wear, tie to a gift, or tuck away in a special place~~at the Chakra Khan shop. All proceeds from the milagros benefit the Matthew Kesti Book Fund, which purchases books for young readers in the Minneapolis libraries. Heal your heart and help the libraries!
talking, listening
at the chakra khan one-year party + emma’s art opening
grandma irene's mary
progress...
shavings
pencils
previous pile
colors
hearts for the valentine party
materials
hanging up
spray painted stencil
candle box
bulletin
big rope
goop and googly eyes
water source
really blurry back of the boiler (sorry)
watch down by the river, the movie
skye by the river
miss-iss-ippi jan 2009
gettin' dark
