Cub Scout Pack 1627 made a sweet 11 ft high 8-bit Fire parade float (thanks to a generous donation of 70 boxes). Each scout also had an 8-bit marshmallow to roast. It was probably best appreciated by folks familiar with Minecraft or video games from the 1980s.
Artist Event November 11 @ Nora
I'll be hanging around the Nora Culture Lab Pop-Up Shop on Wednesday November 11, 2015 from 5-7. Come and check out all of the great pieces created by local Detroit artists and designers.
The Mermaid Dollhouse!
My extremely creative and resourceful friend Autumn asked me to help her build a Mermaid Dollhouse for her daughter Veronica's fourth birthday (which was a week away). Autumn based the design on a vintage clock she found online and gave me a cardboard mockup to work from. I built the wood frame and Autumn painted/decorated it just in time for Veronica's birthday. It was a very quick turnaround but worth it!
The Culture Lab Opening at NORA plus A Few Seconds of Fame
My mutoscopes we part of a morning show segment (featuring Jane Schulak of Culture Lab Detroit and Liz Boone of Nora). Now my kids think I'm a big deal.
http://www.fox2detroit.com/good-day/39768309-story (Sorry I can't embed the video)
Also, the opening was packed! Come see all of the work (in a less crowded setting) from now until November 15, 2015.
Works in Progress...
Here are some "in progress" photos of the mutoscopes and composition pieces for the Nora Culture Lab Pop Up Store (opening on 10/30/2015). The store will feature Implosion, "Grandma Loves You" and "Not In My City..." as well as the Potholes composition.
Art Prize 7(!?)
Art Prize 7 was equal parts inspiring and frustrating. I loved watching people take pains to understand and appreciate art, but seeing artists campaign and pander for votes was a little unsettling. I hate being the center of attention, so I let my Chess Set speak for itself.
That said, the event is extremely professional and my venue (The BOB) was very accommodating. I received an amazing amount of exposure and some very valuable feedback on my work.
The ever insightful Rosie Sharp was kind enough to mention my Chess Set in her story for Hyperallergic! Read the article here.
New Mutoscope Video
First!
My first post! I have nothing profound to say except check out these upcoming shows:
Artprize 7 - Grand Rapids, MI September 23 October 11, 2015, The B.O.B
Culture Lab at Nora (fall 2015 dates TBD)
Plus, Afterhouse is looking for volunteers most Sundays (contact me for details)
Last but not least, the Boggs Birdhouse are still on Display at Lafayette Greens.
Thanks!
Andy