Much could be said about the complex and varied relationship between artist and model, but I’d rather just watch this vid and giggle.
-Steph Gerolimatos
Archive for March, 2009
The Model & The Artist (a vid by William Wegman)
Posted in Art, Stephanie Gerolimatos with tags Artist, model, video, William Wegman on March 25, 2009 by ssstephgI Don’t Have Any Art Today
Posted in Art, art on paper, Food, Miscellaneous, sculpture, Toni Tiller with tags Art, Bacon, games, Links, sculpture, Toni Tiller, tutorial on March 25, 2009 by Toni TillerI know I could post something from the archives, but I don’t want to go that way today so instead I’m going to take a page from the Happy Cloud playbook and post a bunch of links. A Links Du Lapin smorgasbord if you will. I’m going to start with something forwarded to me by my friend Lisa, she and I both love horses and when I was little I had about a million My Little Ponies, but none of them were are cool as these. After that you can go and make your own stop motion video with your webcam, or if you have some free time try out samorost, there’s a sequel to that game but I haven’t gotten through the first part yet so I’m waiting. Oh, and speaking of games, I have no idea how this works but somehow this woman is using game scripts to make cool art. I should probably do something productive today and write an artist’s statement but I am probably just going to sit around and fantasize about making bacon cups instead. Now before I go, here’s 100 girls and 100 octopuses, you know, just for the hell of it.
-Toni “bunnie” Tiller
Archives: Red, White and Dark
Posted in Archives, Art, J. D. Hastings, Painting with tags Archives, Art, J.D. Hastings, Painting, Safety-Pins on March 24, 2009 by jdhastingsSorry I’ve been incommmunicado this last week but I’ve had to deal with some unfortunate family issues. I will be back with more of my in depth ramblings sometime soon, hopefully.
This is a piece from 2005 or 2006, when the whole pin weave method was new to me and I was experimenting with getting designs within the chaotic arrangement of the scraps.
Click for bigger (including access to a large version that can serve as a detail). I think it’s 18″ x 24″, acrylic on canvas with safety pins.
Links Du Lapin #19
Posted in Art, current events, exhibits, Toni Tiller with tags Art, events, improv everywhere, NYC, subway, Toni Tiller on March 23, 2009 by Toni TillerThis link combines my love of several things, art, subways, irreverence, and outlaw parties. Improv Everywhere is a group dedicated to causing “scenes of chaos and joy in public places”, and they decided to have a gallery opening in the 23rd street subway. Check it out.
An art collective I belonged to years ago, Blueprint, did something similar about 15 years ago, but instead of treating what was there as art we went down and hung our own. It took about a month of planning, measuring out and allocating billboard spaces to about 25 artists, who then had the rest of the month to make something according to size. Then on the appointed date we swarmed the station with a bucket of wheat paste and a makeshift bar. I can’t say any of the art hung was particularly good or groundbreaking, but we had a hell of a time. Considering the strict vandalism laws it was surprising only one person got arrested and they had to work really hard to get that to happen. I guess if you strip off all your clothes, wrap yourself in paper and paste and then roll around on the hood of a police car eventually they have to give in and arrest you.
-Toni “bunnie” Tiller
word
Posted in Art, Collage, Daniel Allyn Lee with tags Collage, de-clutter, inspiration, word art on March 23, 2009 by Daniel Allyn LeeI was going through this box of old drawings the other day, getting rid of some things, making room for new drawings. I came across this folder full of word art pieces I made back in art school. I came across the same bunch of drawings a couple years ago and was inspired to try some word art collages.
Here’s one of them:
Strength for Other People, paper collage, 23″ x 16″, 2007
These pieces were made using found phrases from forum discussions on myspace.
This time, I kept the folder out of the box. I think I’ll try some more of these; I have some interesting, new ideas.
Ashley Bryan
Posted in Art, book arts, literature, Stephanie Gerolimatos with tags Ashley Bryan on March 21, 2009 by ssstephg
from Beautiful Blackbird by Ashley Bryan
image borrowed from the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature website
I mentioned in my last post how much I dig Ashley Bryan‘s picture books. Well along with making beautiful art, Mr. Bryan seems like a really cool guy. Here’s a link to a video interview, and the transcript for those of you with slow connections. Enjoy!
-Steph Gerolimatos
At The Carle
Posted in book arts, museum, Stephanie Gerolimatos with tags Eric Carle, Petra Mathers, The Carle, Virginia Lee Burton on March 20, 2009 by ssstephg
I mentioned the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art yesterday in my post about The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s 40th anniversary. I’m sure many of you know that The Caterpillar book was just one of many, many wonderful children’s books by Mr. Carle. Other hits include but are not limited to “The Grouchy Ladybug”, “The Mixed Up Chameleon”, “Pancakes, Pancakes”, “Papa Please Get The Moon For Me”, “The Very Busy Spider”, “The Very Quiet Cricket”, “Draw Me A Star”… I could go on and on, and I’m tempted to, but I don’t really want to drive you away. Suffice it to say, Eric is an impressively prolific artist and picture book illustrator and writer. He clearly loves what he does, and if the sheer size of his professional portfolio isn’t enough to convince you of that, perhaps a visit to the museum that bears his name would do the trick. The Carle represents the physical manifestation of Eric’s longtime dream to elevate the public perception of picture book art to the level of high art. Something you may not know about the museum is that in Read more »
recommandé
Posted in Links, recommandé with tags Art, lien, sites on March 20, 2009 by Daniel Allyn LeeHappy Caterpillar Day!
Posted in Art, book arts, Collage, Stephanie Gerolimatos with tags Eric Carle, Very Hungry Caterpillar on March 20, 2009 by ssstephgTime to celebrate all things green and fuzzy! Not only does today mark the first day of spring, but it’s also “The Very Hungry Caterpillar Day”! You remember Eric Carle’s book about the insatiable caterpillar, don’t you? Well the beloved larva turns 40 this year, and Eric turns 80! Fittingly, the vernal equinox has been chosen as a day to celebrate our metamorphosing mate’s big birthday–a time to look back with fond memories on the escapades of our voracious childhood friend and introduce him to yet another generation. Libraries, schools, and bookstores around the world will be holding events today, throughout the weekend and over the next year in honor of the green wonder and his creator.
Places to start:
a very sweet vid of Eric talking about the book
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art (aka The Carle) where you can find events, ideas and an ongoing exhibition. I highly recommend visiting The Carle if you’re anywhere near Western Massachusetts. It’s a wonderful museum with a kind, knowledgable superhuman staff!
you can even deck yourself out in Eric Carle designed fabrics purchased through the museum store! all merch 10% off today only!
some info and a list of upcoming events on Eric’s official website
Google even has an Eric designed logo today!
Happy Caterpillar Day!
-Steph Gerolimatos
Another Naked Dude
Posted in Art, art on paper, figurative, male nude, monotype, printmaking, Tom Bennett, work on paper with tags Art, figure, flu, male nude, monotype, nude, paper, printmaking, Tom Bennett, working while sick on March 19, 2009 by Tom BennettI’ve had a seven day flu which has wiped me out. I’m still reeling , but I dragged my self down into the dungeon where I keep my press and pulled this. There’s a set up for you. The turps really help me breathe, its better than nasal spray. Another in a series of male nudes.
Please click on the thumbnail for larger sizes.
Prized Blade, monotype, 16 x 20
Some Good Art, And Some Not So Good Art
Posted in Art, Collage, collection, Toni Tiller with tags Art, bad art, Collage on March 18, 2009 by Toni TillerSteph’s post on The Museum of Bad Art reminded me that I have been meaning to share some of my own bad art collection here. Now don’t get me wrong, I own lots of good art too, but there is something about a really bad painting that I just find really hard to let pass by so I have devoted what little wall space I have in my studio to create my own museum of bad art.
But before we go there let me soften your eyes up a bit with something nice. My friend Ross Fletcher has been making some collages for a series he calls “Rules of Attraction”, and you can see the whole set along with his paintings on his Flickr page.
Links Du Lapin #18
Posted in Art, current events, Links, news, recession, Toni Tiller with tags Art, artist colony, detroit, housing, real estate on March 18, 2009 by Toni TillerThis one comes from the New York Times, via my daily Boing Boing perusal. Is Detroit the next big artist’s colony? With houses being sold for as little as 100 dollars, it might just be.
-Toni “bunnie” Tiller
Words To Live By?
Posted in Art, Photography, Toni Tiller with tags Art, found, Photography, subway, Toni Tiller on March 18, 2009 by Toni Tiller
I Wonder If I Can Get In Trouble For This
Posted in Art, Photography, Toni Tiller with tags Art, found, marlene dumas, Photography, subway, Toni Tiller on March 18, 2009 by Toni TillerI don’t know if this has been modified enough to meet the standard of fair use, but I couldn’t resist the lure of a Dumas painting with a wig and desperate need for some Visine.
The Levins
Posted in abstract, Art, J. D. Hastings, mixed media, Painting with tags acrylic, Art, J.D. Hastings, Painting, Safety-Pins on March 17, 2009 by jdhastingsHappy St. Patrick’s Day. At this time of year, like most people, I like to drink myself green in tribute to an Irish Pied-Piper rip off. Towartds that end, here’s a piece that deals with green. As it turns out, green and orange are closely linked in my mind.
This is the second wedding gift I had to make last autumn. This time for Aaron and Sarah Levin. Like the last wedding gift, I stuck to forms I already understand well and tried to focus more on color relationships. They actually hung it differently, maybe even upside down. But I think I told them to hang it as they wanted.
Click the image below, to go to flickr where you can viewer larger versions.
Each piece is 20″ x 10″, acryclic on canvas w/ safety pins. Detail after the jump.
Let the Rabbits Wear Glasses? No!
Posted in "But Is It Art?", animation, Stephanie Gerolimatos with tags carrots, sweetspuds, tool, World Carrot Museum, youtube on March 16, 2009 by ssstephgI’m a big believer in the importance of color theory as applied to diet. If dinner includes something from both the red and green sides of the color wheel, I feel I’m doing alright. Lately, I’m all about getting my red from the delicious, snappy, sweet carrot. I’ve been buying 5 lb. bags of organic carrots when I’m able to find not too rubbery ones at the supermarket. Of course, nothing beats absolutely fresh produce straight from the ground, but Stop & Shop will do until farm share season starts again. After a particularly divine dinner of carrots, squash and beans this evening, I found myself daydreaming about the possibilities of the fine orange root. I hit google and was surprised to find a World Carrot Museum online. What a gem! They feature carrot recipes, history, trivia, musical instruments and even a section of carrots in fine art.
I also found this fun animated vid posted by sweetspuds on youtube that uses the “Let the rabbits wear glasses!” intro from the song “Disgustipated” by Tool. The volume is a little low, but if you turn it up enough, it’s funny.
-Steph Gerolimatos
Easy Reasoning
Posted in Collage, Daniel Allyn Lee, digital with tags Collage, crossdress, digital, fishnet, kink on March 16, 2009 by Daniel Allyn Lee
Easy Reasoning, digitally altered paper collage, 10 1/2 x 17 3/4 in. , 2009
I like the way this piece turned out. I went down the crossdresser road on a whim and I probably won’t make it a reoccuring theme, but it is what it is. I was really happy with the way the background turned out. It was kind of an experiment in its self, one that I will have to try again.
Links Du Lapin #17
Posted in Art, Links, Photography, Toni Tiller with tags Art, cameras, Photography, prosthetics, Toni Tiller on March 13, 2009 by Toni TillerAlright, so I don’t want to lose an eye over it but I have often wished I had this.
-Toni “bunnie” Tiller
Good Bad Art!
Posted in Art, museum, Stephanie Gerolimatos with tags bad art, Freecycle, MOBA on March 13, 2009 by ssstephg
image and accompanying description borrowed from MOBA website
Lucy In the Field With Flowers
oil on canvas by Unknown
24″ x 30″
Acquired from trash in Boston
This single painting planted the seed that grew into MOBA. The motion, the chair, the sway of her breast, the subtle hues of the sky, the expression on her face — every detail combines to create this transcendent and compelling portrait, every detail cries out “masterpiece.”
No doubt you’ve all heard of MOBA--Museum of Bad Art. In fact, Read more »
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