Participation: Sideshow of the Senses

Participation, at the Art and History Museums - Maitland. An evening of performance art by Phantasmagoria; a talented theatrical group, local artists and delicious food from Cuisiniers 

(and celebrated chef Jamie McFadden).

April 6, 2013

The artists and performers were inspiring:

Artists Robin Maria Pedrero (http://www.gallery523.com)

and Marla E (http://www.marlae.com/Art)

Artist Nathalie Chikhi with guests (http://nathaliechikhi.com)

There were many more artists, when the Museums put up a link, I'll share what other art you could see on this very festive night, or we can check back with über talented photographer Kristen, who's information you will find below).

Phantasmagoria are a group of talented entertainers from Empty Spaces Theatre Co(llaboration), they are under the direction of the fabulously talented direction of John DiDonna, who had his portrait commissioned not too long ago, by his admirer.

The commission was to be John as the character "Dr.Frank-N-Furter" from the delicious Rocky Horror Picture Show.

This photo is from Phantasmagoria's Facebook site. It was taken by the fabulously talented Kristen Wheeler (http://www.khphotographics.com).

The artists are asked to make a centerpiece for a table and donate artwork.

This year, my tabletop was a Money Tree

Throughout the year I've been painting on play money. First animals:

And more recently, unusual words:

The donated pieces:

It was a magical, beautiful spectacle between the fire eaters and gorgeous set designs by Dazian

(http://www.dazian.com/)

Cuisiniers served up delicious fare including whole salmon with addictive dipping sauce, marinated mussels and mac and cheese like I have never tasted. It was all, every bite, remarkably tasty.

(http://www.cuisinierscater.com)

One of the guests at my table, above, is sampling some of Cuisiniers delights.

Last but not least, I was thrilled to be asked to design the inaugural "P" for Participation, which from now on will be designed by a new artist each year.

Above, the painted "P" and below, the letter that was created for all the printed materials:

The End

How is 2013 so far? 

Read a book, check out art

Currently, the artwork below is getting to spend the night (several actually) at the library. The Winter Park Public Library, here's the link to the library: http://www.wppl.org/

I am delighted to have my work shown in a place full of so many wonderful books.

The show runs through March.

Happy Valentine's Day!

A dog has owners, a cat has staff.

I have very straight hair, and just enough to be considered a mammal. Sometimes I see hairstyles that I wish I could employ upon my noggin, here's a few:

Happy New Year! I'm in the Money

I don't like being one of those people who says, "Where did the time go?", yet that is exactly what I keep thinking. 2012 was a whirlwind year, partly because I have children with activities and lots of need to go here, there and everywhere. So I've discovered, 2012 was spent driving children around with some painting and art stuff in between.

I suspect there will be more of the same in 2013.

One of my biggest projects for 2012 has spilled into the new year. I have been painting money with different animals.h. It is so fun and quick, I find it's been a good way to get in the daily doodle and still make all those road trips with kids. Now, I just have a few $100 bills left. 

I'll miss the challenge of coming up with new animals and slang terms each day.

 Maybe I'll get another stack of bills and start all over again.