Chinati Foundation 2011 Artist in Residence Deadline

Sarah McEneaney, 2009 Chinati AIR

The deadline for applications for the Chinati Foundation’s 2011 Artist in Residence program in Marfa, TX  is fast approaching. The Artist in Residence program provides an opportunity for artists from around the world to work in a striking, natural environment. Exhibitions are often held at the conclusion of the residency. These become an important part of the museum’s temporary exhibition program, and provide a vital counterpoint to the permanent collection. Read the submission info here and submit your application by April 1, 2010. Good luck!

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“Plastic Makes Perfect”: Work by Aron Cohen at Space07, Sacramento

Collection and Analysis 2, Mounted Pigment Print, 20.5"x20.5", 2009

I have unearthed myself from my holiday hibernation to bring you a smattering of shots from my latest curatorial endeavor. “Plastic Makes Perfect” features the work of San Francisco-based photographic artist Aron Cohen. The opening of the show was met with rave reviews, due most certainly in part to Cohen’s ability to surprise viewers and invoke wonder with aesthetically appealing and conceptually intriguing works of art. Cohen composes his subject matter in such a way as to create a sense of abstraction that one would expect from a painting. Executed through the photographic process, Cohen stages his materials and carefully composes each piece. The resultant images portray a sense of ethereal space, weightlessness, and an embodiment of the immaterial. For more on this collection of work, please follow the jump.

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“Insert Exclamatory!” Installation Photos

I went up to Sacramento earlier this week to work on the install for “Insert Exclamatory!”, my latest show featuring the work of Michelle Constantine. The opening reception is this Saturday, October 10th from 5-10pm at Space07: 1421 R St. Sacramento, CA 95814. Check out the installation photos and I hope to see you at the opening! For inquiries, please email me for a preview link of available works.

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Michelle Constantine at Space07 October 10th

"The Unintentional Spread of Voodoo", Double sided quilt, fabric, appliqué, sewing pins, 73"x63", 2008

I’m excited to present my latest curatorial project in connection with Space07 (1421 R St, Sacramento, CA 95814) entitled, “Insert Exclamatory! A seemingly random collection of work thematically connected”. This show opens in Sacramento on Saturday, October 10th and will feature the work of Los Angeles based artist, Michelle Constantine. “Insert Exclamatory!” will include a selection of the artist’s works employing the techniques of quilting, collage, and printmaking. Follow the link to see more of Michelle’s beautiful work and to learn more about the show.

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A Look Back: “Five Series of Repetitions” by Xu Bing

Five Series of Repititions, Xu Bing, Ink on paper, 1987

I love printmaking. I love the selection of papers, I love the processes, and I love how versatile a craft it is. An artist can silkscreen an edition of 200 to make some affordable works or he can execute a more painstaking process – woodblock, lithography – for one magnanimous creation. Chinese artist Xu Bing has

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