One thing I most enjoyed about this exhibit was the curation process. I finally had about 30 pieces that I wanted to hang. I couldn't hang all of them, and in fact I left quite a few of my best, larger pieces at home because one section of the library I had previously thought I could hang in was suddenly unavailable. So I had to actually curate, and I felt good knowing that I had 27 pieces I was comfortable hanging. Everything looked good in the end. I'm actually pretty proud of my work. Have a look below:
What a week it's been. Being busy isn't even the word. Despite all the happenings leading up to opening night, the hanging, reception, and artist talk at the Southwest Harbor Public Library (Abstract Ideas, Art You Can Imagine) all went off without a hitch. I had about 10 people come, with about five coming early expecting the talk to begin at 5:30 instead of at 7:00. That's my fault, as I wasn't clear about the talk's time. Still, the exhibit looks good. Twenty-seven pieces hanging throughout. I'm pretty happy with that, and how everything looks. One thing I most enjoyed about this exhibit was the curation process. I finally had about 30 pieces that I wanted to hang. I couldn't hang all of them, and in fact I left quite a few of my best, larger pieces at home because one section of the library I had previously thought I could hang in was suddenly unavailable. So I had to actually curate, and I felt good knowing that I had 27 pieces I was comfortable hanging. Everything looked good in the end. I'm actually pretty proud of my work. Have a look below:
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OK, that's a bit too poetic, but it is true. Today we hung the exhibit and tomorrow we open for the month of April at the Northeast Harbor Public Library on Mt. Desert Island, Maine. This will represent my US debut, and I'm excited. It's an excellent location for exposure to a great community. Galleries and museums are nice, but the location is often just as important, and in this town the library is probably just as valuable, maybe more so.
There's just a few more tweaks to do tomorrow afternoon before we officially open, but fingers are crossed that all goes well, and not just for tomorrow but for the whole month as well. Here's a few pics of the opening from today. I'll post back later with an update on how the day went. From October 1, 2014 to December 21, 2014, the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive will showcase a collection of folk art dating from 1776 to 1861. It includes pieces from portraits to landscapes to sculptures and to even weather vanes. You can check out more here ate the BAM/PFA website.
![]() So the exhibit ended on May 10, 2014. It was a successful exhibit for a couple of reasons. One is that I now have two paintings no longer in my possession. Barcelona Rooftops was sold to a private collector and Cidade à Noite became a part of the museum's permanent collection. The owner of the museum, Guido Viaro (the grandson of the Brazilian painter of the same name for whom the museum is dedicated to), has been gracious enough with his time to introduce me to various galleries across Curitiba, as well. My exposure was good and I'm happy with the results. Opening night saw more people come than any other opener I've done, and it wasn't just friends and family either, but a slew of people in the art community who I've never met before. Of course this is good as now more people have had the opportunity to see my work and spread the word. Thanks to all who came, helped, and participated. There's only one direction to go now, and that's straight up. |
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