Studio Journal Seven.

So this week has already been a very busy one and it will continue to be so.

1. Critique on my installation

2. Critique with Catherine Murphy

3. Go to our Mason Gross Annual Reception

4. Work on etching

5. Thesis field trip

6. Print Fair

Tomorrow (...today, now, I guess, after looking at the

time) will go through 1 through 3 on that list and probably some of 4 as well.

Lucky I took some time this weekend to prepare for Catherine Murphy's visit. I've cleaned my studio and set up my portfolio. I finally fixed the freaking light in my studio by myself for this critique. I figured some decent lighting might be a little helpful. I am nervous about the critique, but I am excited as well. I have heard she is full of great knowledge and advice.

My installation is all up and ready for tomorrow.

I chose to play with this shaky door on the 2nd floor. It always sounds like someone is trying to escape from behind the door. I took a video of it. The tapping/shaking noises are the door, but its hard to actually see it shaking.

I'm grateful that the Brodsky Center let me use their Eric Avery print (on the right) to be "stolen", or at the very least, groped by my tentacle monster. I incorporated a little painting I found in my house to also be stolen.

Hmm...speaking of Eric Avery... His art is pretty cool. I like how at first glance, this Adam and Eve image appears very classic and conventional. That is, of course, until you read the text which delves into STDs. Its interesting that he went to art school and then went to go to med school.

I also stumbled on this blog post (article? I'm notsure) about painting on water which has some pretty incredible examples.

http://molempire.com/2011/08/01/painting-on-water-the-art-of-ebru/

And here's one of my favorite art videos by one of my favorite youtubers, Mitchell Davis.

I'd like to note how crazy it is that we are living in a time where we can instantly show our art on the internet and gain feedback that way. Crazy awesome, to clarify.