The Other City

After the Circus

So, the show is over now.  My work looked great, hung in frames as it was.  I have no idea if people liked it at all however.  I did get the long, pigtailed wig of doom finished and people seemed to like it.  Strangely some people seemed to think it was my real hair.  I do think I'll make another wig in black and green, only much shorter so it is more practical.  It did keep me warm on that cold night at least.

I really made the wig so that people had a chance of connecting the work I had on the wall to me as I walked around. They were both made of yarn, you see. And it actually worked.  This woman in a corset and tulle bustle recognized me and liked my work!  That did feel good.

I did not stay for too much of the entertainment, since my issues with crowds started acting up pretty severely once things moved inside. So I missed some stuff that looked really cool, but I probably would not have really seen it anyway since I'm shorter than most people. But what I saw was a lot of fun.  I hope if they have it again they put it in a larger venue so I can participate more comfortably.

Now I have to think about what to do next.  I do prefer doing these more art type shows, as opposed to craft based things.  I can be more creative with them.  I do still have a dream of doing a solo, installation show at a gallery, but that is probably still years away.  I have no idea how to go about setting that up, even assuming I could with my weird medium.  I am fortunate to have my partner and friends who are fiercly supportive of me.  I do need to get my partner to take my smaller stuff over to Tomte Modern Craft.  I have talked to them about selling there and they are in favour of it. 

Since money is short for me right now, I suppose I will be looking to do another craft show.  I need one of moderate size so I don't have to fill too much space.  Preferably one that is not a scam like the Doll and Miniature Museum one was.  If anyone has any ideas, I would be most grateful for suggestions.  I'm feeling a little frustrated with my art career right now.

Cirque Voltaire Preview

At last, we have a preview of what I have been working so hard on this past month or so.  Many thanks to my friend Trish for letting me use her photography setup!  My little light box is far too small for these pieces.

 

First up is this nameless piece.  She is designed to hang from the wall by a ribbon attached to the back of her head, although she is not doing so here. She is about three feet tall.  The tip of her tail has wire wrapped around it for added interest.  One neat feature she has is that I did the whites of her eyes in glow in the dark thread.  I am not sure it will show up in the setting of the show, but I figure the odds of a black light in the area are pretty good. 

And second, this is Lilah. She is about three feet tall as well. She is still nude here, but she will be clothed in the show.  Her face is inspired by the incredibly cute Japanese bunka style dolls, although the rest of her is pretty dissimilar to them.  She will have a lovely purple and gray babydoll cut dress when she is finished.  She can hang from the wall for the show, but she is also designed to be an enjoyable doll. 

And finally, one of my favourite older pieces will also be in the show. This is Elysium.  She is a bit smaller at two feet tall.  She was designed mostly to be a doll, but will be fitted with a ribbon to hang from during the show.  She has ballerina style feet and very soft white hair. 

I am so excited for this show and I'm very pleased with everything I will be submitting.  It is on April 22 at the Meadowlark in Denver and has a $15 admission. It is going to be a wonderful event!