Wrapping up unfinished art projects here, including this colored pencil and watercolor piece called “Cups” shown above (cell phone photo snapped before glass was added to the re-claimed frame). It is 8×16 inches or roughly 9×17 framed, if you are in need of long skinny artwork. Available for view or sale at Metamorphosis in Struthers, Ohio.
This mosaic tile is also at Metamorphosis now. Did you see it on display at the YSU Festival of the Arts? Tiles for the public art project were laid out like quilt squares near the rock. Here is a photo snapped when I was there.
I was surprised by the lack of entries this year, not as many as in years before. I hope more people participate next year as it is fun and I always like to see what others do with the object provided. Maybe some people shy away as they think they have to be an “Artist” with a capital A to play. I happen to be an artist of the camp of the little a, who laughs at, snoody attitudes. Anyone can make art.
Yes, the copper/steel floral piece called “Art Grows in Youngstown” was in the back row (the only 3D scupture/assemblage there) but I accidentally snapped the photo too low, cut the height off. That piece is also at Metamorphosis, look for it in the window if you happen to drive by. Or better yet, stop and wander in during open studio hours.
Metamorphosis is an artist co-op with shared studio space located in a store front in downtown Struthers, but it is not like your average art gallery type place. It is pretty laid back. Anyone can wander in during open studio hours on Thursday and Saturday nights to check out the art on display, watch artists at work, or kick back and enjoy coffee and conversation. Feel free to bring your own art supplies and play in a creative environment, check place out and talk to Becky, if interested in becoming a member. Meta needs more artist members (and/or art sales) to be self-sufficient. I plug Meta because I am a member and I want to see it keep going. This is Becky’s dream, Meta has a purpose, but I will let Becky tell you about that… I believe in her dream.
Monday nights at Meta are “open mic” poetry nights, which is fun and also open to the public. The crowd is friendly and not too big, so it is a great practice place if you want to get comfy reading your poetry out loud. I read my first poem there last Monday. It wasn’t as scary as I thought it would be.
Oh well… thanks for viewing my art. If you are local to the Mahoning Valley, I hope you come to Meta and see it in person.
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