Trailblazing Series (November 2009)

Trailblazing 02 by Abigail Doan


Trailblazing 03 by Abigail Doan


Trailblazing 01 by Abigail Doan

It's 'Red Garland' Season

'RED GARLAND' by artist Valerie Hammond
(encaustic and mixed media on handmade Japanese paper, 39x25 inches)

L I T T L E J O H N C O N T E M P O R A R Y
245 East 72 Street, New York, NY 10021
~ ~ viewing by appointment ~ ~
t. 212.988.4890 & t. 203.451.5050

Memories for Several Lifetimes

Christo and Jeanne-Claude, Running Fence, Sonoma and Marin Counties, California, 1972–76, © Christo, 1976, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum Purchase, Photo by Wolfgang Volz

Pollinator Dreams to Benefit Hudson Valley Seed Libray

Borage Seed Packet by artist Donna Sharrett

Pollinator Dreams: Hudson Valley Seed Library Pack Art 2010
November 14 – December 12, 2009.

Artists: Robert Morris/ Arugula, Wendy Hollender/ Basil Bouquet, Donna Sharrett/ Borage, Jacinta Bunnell/ Calico Popcorn, Dana Gentile/ Costata Romanesca Zucchini, Arik Roper/ Dragon’s Tongue Bean, Michael Asbill/ Forellenschlus, Deb Lucke/Fox Cherry Tomato, Joan Lesikin/New England Pie Pumpkin, Rachelle Cohen/New Yorker Tomato, Ambriel Floyd/Painted Daisy, Ayumi Horie/Piracicaba Broccoli, Diana Bryan/Ruby Queen Beet, Ryan Cronin/Sugar Baby Watermelon, Gigi Chew/Sunflower Surprise, and Michael Gellatly/Sweet Salad Pepper.

Roos Arts, 449 Main Street, Rosendale, NY 12472
Gallery Hours: Thursday - Saturday, 1-5 pm

*Hudson Valley Seed Library

Pat Hickman Workshop This Weekend

Doubled: Death Be Not Proud by Pat Hickman

Pat Hickman Workshop at The Hunterdon Art Museum

OPENINGS: Knotted and Knotless Netting Workshop
DATE: Sunday, November 15
TIME: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
LOCATION: Hunterdon Art Museum

This workshop taught by artist, Pat Hickman, whose work is featured in the exhibition, Knitted, Knotted, Netted, will encourage participants to explore visual ideas suggested through openwork textile structure, primarily that of knotted and knotless netting. Reserving space for air and what is "not there" will be built into conceptually based quick studies and short studio projects. The workshop is less a "how to," more an experience in discovery and ongoing ways of working. No previous knowledge of these non-loom textile structures is required, just a willingness to explore and learn. A materials list will be provided upon registration. Participants are advised to bring lunch to the workshop. For more information or to register, please call the Museum at 908-735-8415.

Class is limited to 12. Tuition: $120 (non-members); $100 (members)

*Knitted, Knotted, Netted is on view through January 24, 2010

My Recent Interview with Modebewust

I am thrilled to announce that the Dutch website, Modebewust is currently featuring an interview with me on my eco textile art projects and views on sustainability and fashion. Silhouettes of my images also appear throughout the site on select topic pages.


"Modebewust ('Fashion Conscious') is a Dutch initiative that aims to inform, stimulate and support fashion schools with the integration of corporate social responsibility issues in educational curricula. Through sharing knowledge, exchanging teaching programs and organizing activities, Modebewust strives to contribute to greening the fashion industry. The website offers comprehensive background info on corporate social responsibility issues and developments in the fashion industry and in fashion education in particular. On the website you’ll find information on companies, organizations, schools and events all related to ethical fashion." - Eco Fashion World


*Be sure to click on the interview link in English, unless you are a Dutch speaker. All images are a collaboration between Abigail Doan and Modebewust.

Sustainable Plant Dye Workshop with Sasha Duerr

Click on image above for zoom details.

*Permacouture Institute

Sara Hubbs Opens Partner Play

The 4 M's: Material, Movement, Metaphor, Memory (2009) by Sara Hubbs

More fab art news from 'deconstructed heels' sculptor, Sara Hubbs.

Remembering Cholas & Chollas (2009) by Sara Hubbs; discarded shoe straps, synthetic hair, and adhesive (27” x 12” x 4 ½”)

This rockin' art fashion innovator will host Partner Play at Callalilai in Brooklyn on Thursday, November 5. Stop by to see Sara's amazing work as well as savor some groovy refreshments and music by DJ Tabu.

Callalilai
296 Atlantic Ave @ Smith Street
Brooklyn (Boerum Hill)
t. 718.875.1790