OFF TO WEST AFRICA
I'm off to West Africa for the month of January. Thanks to the VMFA fellowship I received this year, I will be shooting video and and photography projects in various cities and villages, and studying dance practices throughout the region. My focus will be on the everyday lives of local women, particularly their methods of adornment.
"GRAND OPENING" AT THE SPACE: 10/23-12/01
"Grocery Bag Gown" and "Vacuum Bag Party Dress" are now on display at The Space, a new art gallery and theaterspace in downtown Fairfax. The show "Grand Opening" will be up through the beginning of December.
Opening: Oct. 23rd, 7-10pm
The Space
3955 Chain Bridge Rd.
Fairfax, VA 22030
Free Parking
(located across from Panera)
Opening: Oct. 23rd, 7-10pm
The Space
3955 Chain Bridge Rd.
Fairfax, VA 22030
Free Parking
(located across from Panera)
"HALFTIME SHOW": SOLO SHOW OPENS 8/28/09
My first solo show opened Aug. 28th at the Point in Space Gallery in Fairfax! Most of my artwork from the last two years is up for viewing...over 40 works, including photography, sculpture, video, and an interactive installation. The show is open every Friday night through September, and by appointment.
Opening: Aug. 28th, 6-10pm
Fridays, 6pm-10pm
Point in Space Gallery
3940 University Drive
Fairfax, VA
Free Parking
Gallery Blog
Opening: Aug. 28th, 6-10pm
Fridays, 6pm-10pm
Point in Space Gallery
3940 University Drive
Fairfax, VA
Free Parking
Gallery Blog
GRADATIONS: 5/29-7/10
"Gradations" show will be in the Point in Space Gallery in downtown Fairfax. The "." gallery is a student run and organized, and will be exhibiting work from 10 George Mason graduate students. My "Concubine" and "Daughter of Jephthah" series will be on display. Opening reception includes live music from Deborah's classic rock band The Seakers, food, poetry readings, and more!
Opening: May 29th, 6-9pm
Point in Space Gallery
3940 University Drive
Fairfax, VA
Free Parking
Opening: May 29th, 6-9pm
Point in Space Gallery
3940 University Drive
Fairfax, VA
Free Parking
REVE(A)LING FEMINIST ART: 3/2-3/13
Rahab Series has been selected and is now on display in the "Reve(a)ling Feminist Art" annual juried exhibition at George Mason University.
Gallery 123, Johnson Center, GMU: March 2-13, 2009
Opening Reception: Wed. March 4, 3:30pm
Gallery 123, Johnson Center, GMU: March 2-13, 2009
Opening Reception: Wed. March 4, 3:30pm
MAKING CONNECTIONS ARTS MARATHON
I will be conducting a musical workshop during the 24-hour Arts Marathon at George Mason University from Feb 20-21, 2009.
"Build-A-Song Workshop"
Feb. 21st, Sat 12am-1am
FAB Alcove Gallery
"Using various instruments provided by the workshop (kazoos, maracas, trash cans), participants will work together to create a musical piece. Group improvisation will coalesce into an explosion of sound, which will be recorded and posted online for the participants. Get your song on."
"Build-A-Song Workshop"
Feb. 21st, Sat 12am-1am
FAB Alcove Gallery
"Using various instruments provided by the workshop (kazoos, maracas, trash cans), participants will work together to create a musical piece. Group improvisation will coalesce into an explosion of sound, which will be recorded and posted online for the participants. Get your song on."
VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS FELLOWSHIP!
I was one of 6 graduate students in VA to receive a $6,000 fellowship from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. I head down on February 20th to Richmond to meet my senator and participate in a ceremony.
http://www.vmfa.museum/fellowships_2009.html
Press
http://www.vmfa.museum/fellowships_2009.html
Press
VAGINA MONOLOGUES: 2/6/09
I will be performing the part of a shy older woman, "The Flood," in the legendary "Vagina Monologues."
February 6 and 7, 2009
Harris Theatre
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
Info: http://events.vday.org/2009/College/George_Mason_University_(TVM)
Video Clip
February 6 and 7, 2009
Harris Theatre
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
Info: http://events.vday.org/2009/College/George_Mason_University_(TVM)
Video Clip
GALLERY 123: 9/28/08
My photograph ("After war, use Ivory Soap...it leaves a freshness and cleanliness that can't be matched") exhibited in a group show:
The Conscience of A Nation 2008: Sid Chafetz Leads the Way
October 27 to November 7
Reception: October 28, 4:30 – 6pm
Gallery 123 George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia
"Artists are struggling with the point and counterpoint political compass in our nation’s capital at a time when the rest of the world looks at the immediate dangers posed by drug trafficking, missing family members, natural disasters of extraordinary proportions, political corruption, extortion and imposed cultural and social changes. As a way of delivering personal responses and insights about the conscience of our capital right before the November election, the will exhibit their visual commentaries about our community, particularly investigating the psyche of survival instincts and emergency situations that grow from political divisions and consequences."
The Conscience of A Nation 2008: Sid Chafetz Leads the Way
October 27 to November 7
Reception: October 28, 4:30 – 6pm
Gallery 123 George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia
"Artists are struggling with the point and counterpoint political compass in our nation’s capital at a time when the rest of the world looks at the immediate dangers posed by drug trafficking, missing family members, natural disasters of extraordinary proportions, political corruption, extortion and imposed cultural and social changes. As a way of delivering personal responses and insights about the conscience of our capital right before the November election, the will exhibit their visual commentaries about our community, particularly investigating the psyche of survival instincts and emergency situations that grow from political divisions and consequences."
ARTS BY GEORGE: 9/27/08
Two of my photographs from "For Theirs is the Kingdom" will be on display at an annual arts celebration.
Arts by George!
Saturday, September 27, 2008, 5:00 P.M.
Center for the Arts
George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia
"Celebrating the arts at Mason to benefit student scholarships and the Great Performances at Mason season. Proceeds from the evening’s event supports student scholarships in Art and Visual Technology, Dance, Music, Theater, Arts Management, and Film and Video Studies, and the Center for the Arts Great Performances at Mason Season."
Arts by George!
Saturday, September 27, 2008, 5:00 P.M.
Center for the Arts
George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia
"Celebrating the arts at Mason to benefit student scholarships and the Great Performances at Mason season. Proceeds from the evening’s event supports student scholarships in Art and Visual Technology, Dance, Music, Theater, Arts Management, and Film and Video Studies, and the Center for the Arts Great Performances at Mason Season."
