Performance Art

Sue and I did our thing at Vision Gallery's artist reception tonight from 6:00 to 9:00. Just got home.

It went well: we painted our tiles and answered questions fielded by the people going through the gallery. It was a great opportunity to talk about downtown Chandler's beautification project and our part in it. (Along with Ted, Steve and Al). And we got to hand out a few business cards too.

The guys were at Al's Celebration Party where they were making pizzas in the kiln. That's how we christen a new kiln in our neighborhood. We were sorry we couldn't be there too, but Janet was kind enough to bring us a pizza from the party, so at least we didn't starve to death.

And a good time was had by all!!!

Vision Bowls

I just got these bowls back from Vision Gallery. Took them 3 new and brought these home. I think I must have been going through my red/black period then. The bottom one I call "Stained Glass". Looks kind of like it, doncha think? And, yes, they are for sale. Contact me at k@escobedoart.com.

Doin' a Demo

The Southwest Arts annual conference is being held at the Chandler Center for the Arts this next weekend. On Thursday, July 29th, from 6 to 9 p.m the Vision Gallery in downtown Chandler is hosting an Artist Meet and Greet as part of SWAC. Sue Berzelius and I will be there, painting on our tiles and visiting with the attendees as they come through the gallery. I'm going to bring one of my finished turtle tiles, and be painting some others as I'm talking to people.

We are working on a public art project for a downtown beautification project in Chandler that has a scheduled completion date in late fall. It has been a pretty exciting time for the five ceramic artists involved, and I've felt honored the whole time that I was even asked to participate. Also, I've been up to my eyeballs in tile! We are creating tile for 10 benches, 5 tables, and 6 art pedestals. The turtles will be on one of the tables.

I'll keep you posted here as I'm allowed to release information. I think the designs themselves are not being shown before they are installed, so it will be awhile. Pretty cool, though, huh?

Abo Bowl

About a year ago I started researched aborigine art. I was fascinated with the dots, and wanted to incorporate them into my ceramic art. This was one of the bowls that I made incorporating the aboriginal dot patterns.