Philadelphia in Context

Context Travel is an excellent walking tour company that operates in some of the most exciting cities in the world.  The headquarters are here in Philadelphia and I have the pleasure of serving as a docent for them.

https://www.contexttravel.com/city/philadelphia/tour-guides

 

In the Shadow of a Masterpiece

 

In honor of the centennial of Frank Furness’ death this year there are a plethora of events taking place around the region.  In addition to teaching a class on Furness and 19th Century Architecture at PAFA this semester, the student exhibition is my contribution to the celebration of this genius and his work.

 

Please join us for the the opening, November 9th from 4-6pm, or come out and see the show in Gallery 128 of the Hamilton Building at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. 

Cheers!

The artistic life continues

Here continues the chronicle of my pursuit of an artistic life – a world combining family, love, history, art and nature.

Speaking of love and family, visit Eden on the Schuykill to see some wonderful images and ideas.

My own new project is:

Closing Reception: Thursday, June 28th 5:30-7:30

Please join us after work next Thursday to close out Nurture with the artists and friends.

Looking

A nap gave me a welcome chance to sit quietly and enjoy the work.

The Gallery

The opening last Saturday was wonderful because of the many friends who came out to support us. We are up and running now, please come visit Thursdays-Saturdays, 11-3. Tomorrow is our first playdate, 1-3pm. There will be a kids art talk and some art making activities.

Jane Young Likens

The passion to construct clothing began early with Likens, she learned to sew and knit from her mother and grandmother and used her young skills to make doll clothes.  Later she made gowns for herself and her sister for school dances, relishing the ability to make something better, more unique and less expensive than what could be found in a store.  This early interest took her to Moore College of Art to study fashion.  When her children were born she found a peaceful refuge in knitting, one activity she felt was truly nurturing to herself, in the midst of a few years mostly dedicated to caring for her young children.  She became driven by the intention to master knitting, traveling to learn from those she admired, building community all along the way.  Her knitting journey came full circle when she was able to pass on her skills to her students, passing on the ability for others to nurture themselves through the process she finds so inspiring.

Process, pattern and color are the main concepts driving the practice of her craft.  The process of shaping three dimensional forms from two dimensional patterns and colors is invigorating.  Her talents for combining color, pattern and form to invoke emotion, inspire thought and provide inspiration are evident in these vibrant designs.

Children’s Socks, 2005

Shout out from the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show

Thanks to the PMA Craft Show for a nice mention on their blog.  The Philadelphia craft community is flourishing and we’re happy to have some attention from the oldest museum craft show in the country, the prestigious Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show.

Christopher Storb

Christopher Storb’s work is deeply rooted in history and craftsmanship.  Living in Philadelphia affords its residents the opportunity to be inspired by the past, but few take the time to listen, learn and practice those lessons as intently as Storb.  He seems to hear the echoes of the men and women who cultivated the city’s natural and built environments in each carefully crafted detail.  Knowledge of the past is important, but Storb taps into the continuous stream of artistic energy that exists here and creates meaningful connections to the present.  His work speaks the language of the past, but if we listen closely what we hear is eternal truth.

http://cstorb.wordpress.com/

 

 

 

Thanks to Hipster Henry!

The wonderful blog, Hipster Henry just posted about Nurture, our concept, related events, and an interview with incredibly insightful questions. Many thanks for the interest, attention and the opportunity to contemplate those great questions.

http://www.hipsterhenry.com/2012/05/nurture_art_life_connected/