REBOOT_ East Wall

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When I arrived in their little office in downtown Missoula, I was greeted with warm smiles. S. was pretty excited to have me deliver the piece, and I was pretty excited to be able to sign it in her presence, help her decide where it should hang, and finally, hang it on her office wall. The women there provided me with a small metal hammer which was painted in “feminine” colors and had flowers on it. They got a kick out of it when I drove the nail using the provided hammer.

The piece looks great in her office, and I meant to photograph it, but was caught up in the contagious excitement of the women as they admired the piece. We talked about it for a while, before easing into friendly talk comparing office humor and other daily life conversations.

After it had been hung, E. commented that the wall looked a little lonely, that maybe S. needs more of my pieces to compliment the existing one. S. had already mentioned the possibility of wanting another piece, and I was glad to encourage her, picking up a dry erase marker and drawing on the whiteboard how the wall might look with the addition of two complimentary pieces.

As I left the office, I was remembering the first time I had completed a similar project. I remember how personally involved in it I was. This time was different. It was less about the emotion, and more about presenting the work in such a way that the emotion came through in a humorous way. I re-learned some of the things I learned the first time around, namely that vellum applied with spray adhesive is much better than self-adhering vellum.

This version of the project was much more coherent, all of the pieces being almost of uniform size, all being a uniform shape. I enjoyed using two different models for the photographs as well. And the distance and time between me and the models involved made creating the project more enjoyable. Yeah, I was stressed about finishing it on time, but I enjoyed the entire process more and was more deliberate in the way that I went about it.

Finishing the show felt good, and it generated a lot of brainstorming on my part for subsequent shows I’ll be doing. Brainstorming around concepts of content, but also around concepts of logistics about how I want to pull off the ideas themselves.

Right now work has got me pretty busy. Working three jobs currently. I’m tying to do something creative every day, and am constantly thinking about the next project, when i can start it. In the meantime, I’m learning how to use a new camera. I’ll be posting some of those photographs here as time allows.

REBOOT_ West Wall Upon Entrance to Gallery

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The show was a smashing success. About 80 people came through. We had a great spread of food from Worden’s. Folks dug it. Especially software developers. Everyone was laughing at the error messages and actually READING them, which was awesome.

The big coup is that people walking by on the street can see the show, and I hope I’m pushing the boundaries of what’s acceptable in Missoula. Nowhere else in town can beautiful nude art be seen.

Oh, and I did sell a piece. A group of three women rolled through, two of which own a software startup in town. Two of the women bought a piece for their friend who was there for her birthday. She plans to hang it in her office.

The show will be up for the rest of the month. Anyone in the Missoula area who didn’t make it to the opening — stop by and check it out.

Thanks to all who made this possible: Bridgemaxx, Computer Central, Lucas, for the use of his truck, Patty, over at The Art Hang Up for the glass, Home Resource for the cabinet doors upon which the photos were mounted, and everyone who supported me as I worked like crazy to get this show together. You know who you are. I am eternally grateful to all of you.

Thanks!

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Cut all of the glass. Have assembled most of them, but will have to take apart and re-do about 6 of them because the vellum buckled.

I was using adhesive-backed vellum that I had forgotten is susceptible to humidity. Lesson learned. Have to re-print error messages and photos, then use spray adhesive to re-attach.

Need to buy more paint to finish the last piece.

From the New York Times article:

A painter, photographer, printmaker, choreographer, onstage performer, set designer and, in later years, even a composer, Mr. Rauschenberg defied the traditional idea that an artist stick to one medium or style. He pushed, prodded and sometimes reconceived all the mediums in which he worked.

Building on the legacies of Marcel Duchamp, Kurt Schwitters, Joseph Cornell and others, he thereby helped to obscure the lines between painting and sculpture, painting and photography, photography and printmaking, sculpture and photography, sculpture and dance, sculpture and technology, technology and performance art — not to mention between art and life.

Read the entire article here.

Lamp Show

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Check out the art to be auctioned here.

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Dismantled a laptop for the upcoming show. Expect to have around 15 pieces in it, 11 of them brand new. Stay tuned for details. Getting ready for the June show, 404: NOT HERE REDUX, featuring some work you’ve seen before, and some brand new work.

Be sure to set aside some time to swing by the Obama offices on Wednesdays or Thursdays through May 29 to volunteer some time.

Wednesdays and Thursdays Obamathons
5:30-8:30 (from now until May 29)
Obama for America Headquarters
218 East Front Street (across from the Trail Head)

Our goal is to identify as many potential Obama supporters as we can and ask them to vote early.

We had a good turnout last night.  Hope some of you can join us there tonight.  You are welcome to stay for as many (or as few) hours as you can spare.  Feel free to bring a friend, and make it a fun, social event.

First Obama Volunteers Meeting/Get Together
Sunday, 3:00-5:00
545 North Avenue East (at Arthur)
Host:  Jocelyn Siler

Meet fellow volunteers who are working in the campus area and help us strategize how best to get out the Obama vote in your neighborhood.   This get together will also provide an opportunity to explore different ways you can volunteer for the Obama campaign.  Again, feel free to bring  a friend.

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The 4th semi-annual Childbloom camp is an immersion into creative play and exploration of music, dance, visual art, and theatre for young people ages 7-11. Our week is a trip around the world, traveling through the traditional songs, rhythms, stories, and dance of the U.S., South America, India, Africa, and beyond.

A week-long exploration of music, movement, and story telling for young people ages 7-12
June 23-27th • 9am-2pm • University Congregational Church, Missoula, MT

Activities will include:
Storytelling, theatre, West African drumming, guitar, creative movement, singing, mask-making, and games to create a safe and creative environment.

There will be optional aftercare & recreation available in the afternoons until 5:30 p.m. (there will be an additional fee for this service). Please pack a brown bag lunch for your child. Campers are provided with a healthy mid-morning and afternoon snack.

Heidi Junkersfeld grew up training in tap dance, musical theatre, jazz and madrigal choir, and piano. She graduated with a degree in Physics and a minor in Dance. She has produced various multi-media shows that include artistic mediums such as dance, theatre, spoken word, music and visual art. In 2002 Heidi moved to Ecuador, and proceeded to travel, work, and study in 8 different countries in South America. During her travels Heidi studied Ashtanga Yoga, Capoiera, dance, traditional South American music, contact improvisation, theatre, and contemporary clown. She taught theatre and dance in several schools and Universities, as well as creating travelling multi-media performances all over South America. She now lives in Missoula, teaches yoga, works as the music and movement specialist at the Missoula Community School and the Missoula Community Resource Coordinator for the Missoula County Public Schools. She is part of the art collective Open Field Artists, and is one of the cocreators of the music duo Sueno Lunar.

Nathan Zavalney is a trained and licensed Childbloom guitar instructor. He has been director of the Childbloom Guitar Program of Missoula since September 2000, specializing in teaching guitar to young students. He has 15 years of experience with guitar in classical, jazz, and folk styles. He has performed as a guitarist, vocalist, and percussionist in solo and group settings, including the world music group Drum Brothers and the Mo-Trans modem dance company. During his musical studies at the University of MT. he focused on composition, jazz studies, and classical voice training. Nathan has taught music to students all over the northwest in educational assemblies and in-class instruction, including two years as the music instructor for the Missoula City International School. He has taught private lessons for the last 7 years in both percussion and classical guitar. Nathan also runs Burning the Midnight Oil Audio Productions, through which he has created a variety of music for film, television, dance, and commercial CD release.

Last night there were rumors that Missoula’s newest hip place to eat, 515 would be closing. It was supposed to be all hush-hush, apparently, and there was a blowout party for selected invited guests. A phone call to the restaurant at 7.20PM this evening confirms that 515 has indeed closed its doors permanently.

It’s a shame. This town needs more variety in its dining choices, especially downtown.

Good luck, Paul and Carrie.