Dinner just got more exciting! I was testing these out with my family, and my oldest daughter said that they were so pretty that she felt bad for using them. :)
In addition to these, there are still "Parade" and "Acanthus" sets available.
Pop-up Show Opening Night
The turn out for opening night was lovely. In addition to all of the new friends I made, I totally enjoyed getting to meet people in person who I had only known via Facebook. Ha!
Here are some photos for those of you who missed it, and for those of you who went to the opening but didn't get to see the art through the crowd. Thank you, thank you, thank you again for a beautiful night. The show will be up for a couple more weeks.
Pop-up Showing of new work at ACFA
Join me in celebrating the release of new paintings, sculptures, and textiles.
Thursday, May 14, 2015
6-8pm
Ann Connelly Fine Art. 4221 Perkins Road. Baton Rouge, LA. 70808
"Bayou Liberty" Acrylic on canvas - 30 x 48 inches
Hope to see you there!
Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibition talk at The Ogden Museum
I've been a part of panels before, but this was a special one for me - it was the first panel where I wasn't a moderator, but an artist participant. I'm in such outstanding company here. I had been wanting to meet Martin Payton (to my right) since I saw his piece and my friend Elise Toups told me what a charismatic and insightful instructor he was. Indeed, when he walked in and I shook his hand, I could feel his warmth. Listening to him talk about his work reminded me how growing up in the city of New Orleans differs artistically from growing up in the surrounding swamps. He's talking about Jazz cats, and I'm talking about swamp lilies...and it's all the same thing, really. It is who we are.
On the other side of me is hyper-realist Carole Feureman. This lady, I can't even tell you how much I admire this woman. Her focus and artistic hand is absolutely mind-blowing. The feeling in her work is raw, not just because it looks so real, but because of the subject matter she chooses to create, and her purposeful creation of larger than life, intimate moments.
I didn't have enough time to get to know Dean Ruck and Greer Farris. I was very excited to see Greer's piece installed across from mine because I think they get along really well together. Both of these artists work with very reflective materials, which reminds me of camouflage and hunting blinds. Carole, Dean, and Greer have new pieces now on Poydras. Martin and I are currently displaying work, and may be rotating ours out soon to make way for new pieces.
I really love being a part of Sculpture For New Orleans. I remember meeting the founder Michael Manjarris (also a sculptor) in 2008, and hearing him talk about what he wanted to do. From that first meeting, to being on this panel, I feel really lucky to have people like Michael in my life. He understands the power of art and has spearheaded a purposeful collaborative contribution to the city that could only have been accomplished by a creative leader.