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Thank you, Monica Roman Gagnier, for writing this engaging, beautifully written exhibition review. Judy Pfaff's work is about resilience among others, so it's gratifying to hear from a writer who feels the emotional power of the work. Monica wrote, ""There are no titles for the pieces displayed at SAM, but visitors can take away a brochure written by Yoon that describes "Picking Up the Pieces." The pamphlet is more than a curator's description of an artist's exhibition. It's a love letter." She is absolutely right. This is my love letter to Judy as an artist, as a person, and as a friend. Monica quotes me writing that Judy's work "is a topography of human emotions, the nexus of countless storylines linking the events of our time to our personal and collective experiences." If you read the rest of Monica's piece, you'll discover some of those incredibly personal storylines that I've been so honored to learn about in this process.

See it. Say it. Unsorted. An exhibition presenting work from across MA Art and Science, MA Contemporary Photography; Practices and Philosophies, MA Fine Art and MA Fine Art Digital. It showcases the diverse range of practices and perspectives of over 100 Year 1 students, midway through their MA studies. The title is a reference to the London transport poster campaign (See it. Say it. Sorted.) that encourages vigilance and reporting on others in the name of safety. For this exhibition, however, the paternalistic address of the original campaign is challenged and inverted. Come and see what we’ve made, it says, tell us what you think but don’t expect us to provide you with a series of neat conclusions. The exhibition is not a full stop, it is not trying to resolve things or impose a unified perspective. Instead, it proposes a process of disorder, a cacophony of voices where difference is valued, and intellectual risk is encouraged. The exhibition opens this Friday March 8, join us at Granary Square this weekend. https://lnkd.in/ddHiZhmR.

Fabulous article! I had no idea she was an abstract artist as well. We live in fantastic times where, as women, we can freely and unapologetically be complex individuals and no longer live in ‘the box’ others tried to place us in. As human beings we are never just one thing; we are these interesting mix of life experiences, desires, loves, dislikes and sooo much more = beautifully uniquely complex 💕 Love her body of work shown in this article and looking forward to following her further.

Colors of Humanity Art Gallery - "RED" 2024 Call for Entry - Online Art Show - THEME- "RED" This color is symbolic for many different things and emotions. It is most commonly associated with heat, activity, passion, sexuality, anger, love, joy, and, in some cultures, it is the color of happiness. We want to see your interpretation of RED in our February 2024 show. PAY IT FORWARD- We will be donating 10% of all entry fees from this show to the Red Cross. The are the world's largest humanitarian organization, providing assistance without discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions. Colors of Humanity Art Gallery is not affiliated with Red Cross. ELIGIBILITY- All artists 18 and over may enter. Please do not enter works previously shown in Colors of Humanity Art Gallery. JUDGING CRITERIA- Originality, interpretation, quality, demonstration of ability, and usage of medium. JUROR- Janelle Cogan. ENTRY FEE- $20 for 1 or 2 pieces (You may enter more than once if you have additional works). AWARDS- A Cash prize will be given to the Best of Show winner. Additionally, the Best of Show winner will be featured. His or her artwork will be on the cover of the show, and it will be largely displayed with an article about them and their work. Other winners will be featured and have similar recognition. All accepted works will be displayed with the artist's name, title of work, and a link back to their website, or email address if they do not have a website. Sales- All sales are commission free! DEADLINE: January 15, 2024. https://lnkd.in/e_CEPd9j #TheArtList #RED #ColorsofHumanityArtGallery

Colors of Humanity Art Gallery - "RED" 2024 Call for Entry - Online Art Show - THEME- "RED" This color is symbolic for many different things and emotions. It is most commonly associated with heat, activity, passion, sexuality, anger, love, joy, and, in some cultures, it is the color of happiness. We want to see your interpretation of RED in our February 2024 show. PAY IT FORWARD- We will be donating 10% of all entry fees from this show to the Red Cross. The are the world's largest humanitarian organization, providing assistance without discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions. Colors of Humanity Art Gallery is not affiliated with Red Cross. ELIGIBILITY- All artists 18 and over may enter. Please do not enter works previously shown in Colors of Humanity Art Gallery. JUDGING CRITERIA- Originality, interpretation, quality, demonstration of ability, and usage of medium. JUROR- Janelle Cogan. ENTRY FEE- $20 for 1 or 2 pieces (You may enter more than once if you have additional works). AWARDS- A Cash prize will be given to the Best of Show winner. Additionally, the Best of Show winner will be featured. His or her artwork will be on the cover of the show, and it will be largely displayed with an article about them and their work. Other winners will be featured and have similar recognition. All accepted works will be displayed with the artist's name, title of work, and a link back to their website, or email address if they do not have a website. Sales- All sales are commission free! DEADLINE: January 15, 2024. https://lnkd.in/e_CEPd9j #TheArtList #RED #ColorsofHumanityArtGallery

About exhibiting art, something for consideration, my latest blog post.

☎️ Latinx and Hispanic identifying visual artists in the Bloomington, IN area: submit your art to Repost: Hispanic Heritage Month Exhibition by August 23, 2024! How does your online presence amplify, obscure, distort, or reflect your real life self? What hardware and software do you open, use, and manipulate every day? Does digital technology influence your emotions, whether it expedites a process or slows it down? Have you ever met the people you interact with online in real-life? How does online culture trickle into your present interactions? I intend to pose the above questions to local Latinx and Hispanic identifying artists and ask them to represent their thoughts in a variety of media, including but not limited to painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, jewelry, or film to culminate in a pop-up exhibition, Repost, to open at the 505 Theater at the FAR Center for Contemporary Arts. Their works should incorporate some aspect of online digital culture, hardware, or software. Please note that 2D and 3D pieces are preferred. Repost is curated by Claudia González Díaz and Daniela Panigada Cook. 📲 Please reach out to me with any questions.

As marketers, as disruptors, does it elevate or devalue the meaning of our messaging if a different light is shone on it? Is the act of disrupting the critical part of the message? What happens to an idea when it’s taken out of context? These are a few of the questions I’ve been pondering over the last few weeks… If the medium is the message, what happens when you move street art indoors? By definition, street art and the art of graffiti is an act of defiance in itself. A medium used to stick it to “the man” if you will. It was never intended to be commercialized or displayed in the sanitary settings of an art gallery in downtown Los Angeles. Or was it? Street art and the art of graffiti are having their moment and it’s some long-overdue vindication for the kids of the counterculture. BEYOND THE STREETS “is a global, art-driven cultural and educational movement,” and the passion project of curator, Roger Gastman. Equal parts disruptor and equal parts historian, Gastman has curated a number of gallery exhibitions paying homage to an artform that was once synonymous with vandalism. He celebrates “the mark-makers and rule-breakers, the agitators and instigators.” Beyond The Streets is art for the people by the people. And while the shows are displayed in the same manner as any other gallery, there is an energy and authenticity of the work that brings the streets to you and puts it right in your face as all good disruptors do. 👉 For upcoming shows at Beyond The Streets, visit: https://lnkd.in/eggSSmij #disruptivemarketing

Take a virtual tour of my first solo art show! https://lnkd.in/gawmbPzB Empty Spaces; Energetic Places What we believe to be empty spaces are actually full of energy. What we perceive with our eyes isn’t all there is. We intrinsically know this when we talk about gut feelings and good vibes. Yet, it can be easy to forget when we walk through the woods on a fall day all the energy transfers taking place. In early 2022, I went on my first silent, nature-focused, meditation retreat. It helped me gain a clearer understanding of how we are a part of nature, not just dropping in on it. That we are not just witnessing nature, but are being witnessed by it. When we slow down, there’s so much going on. So many little miracles at work. Flying creatures. Tiny seeds that use sunlight and water to transform themselves into massive oak trees. Fungal networks that support entire ecosystems. Allowing ourselves to feel a child-like sense of awe of the world around us may seem a little basic. However, research shows that witnessing this magic allows us recognize that we are a part of something greater than ourselves. This helps us to shift our perspective and gives us access to more equanimity— or clear seeing. Empty Spaces; Energetic Places asks us to reflect on the energy present in seemingly empty places and how that energy might have the power to transforms us. About the Artist Bri Harrington is a Minnesota-based watercolor artist. Out on a trail, or in-studio, abstract, or impressionistic, her work emanates serene, yet vibrant energy. She explores the interconnectedness of all beings with curiosity and compassion through field studies of the natural world and contemplations on our innate desire for happiness and pleasure.