Critters & Cretins

Critters & Cretins, new works by Mamus! opens tonight at IndySwank! Come hang out with us in Fountain Square & check out Mamus' last show in Indianapolis (for a while, at least). While you're there, you can also check out handcrafted jewelry by Something Monumental and Sunday Afternoon Housewife. Busty's Fun Bags can be found throughout the store. My paper flower hairclips and vintage inspired headbands are also available. There is also a bunch of awesome vintage dresses, ties, jackets, and shoes available. IndySwank is just about one of the most eclectic stores in the city, and if you can't make it tonight - I highly suggest you do so soon.

 

After you visit us, hit up New Day Meadery to check out Mike Altman's show. Cardboard + paint at it's finest. Oh, and delicious handcrafted wines.

If this doesn't sound like your thing, or you want to do something else awesome while in Fountain Square, check out Pat's Eat Something Fest tonight at the Hoosier Dome. This is also Indy Vegans Do Something Zine 2 release show, and a vegan pitch-in. These are always so fun, as you get to try a bunch of food, and there are a lot of great pop-punk bands playing. If you go, remember to bring a dish and a plate & fork for eating!

first friday - march

My top three picks for First Friday: March edition.

1. My favorite guy & gals over at Two-Thirds Studio are opening up their studio for The Outsiders Show. Two-Thirds residents Daniel Del Real, Lauren Ditchley and Katherine Fries are taking a break from showing their work and are lending the walls and floor space to their close friends. With 10 guests, free snacks, and Traveling Sideshow crafts - you can't go wrong!

 

2. First in Line at the Indy Indie Artist Colony. This exhibition& sale will feature original works of art on sale for just $100 each. But get there early, cause it’s one night only, and it’s first come, first served.

3. Harmony at the Artspace at the Athenaeum. This project is one that I am participating in. Each artist was assigned a shape and color for their piece. The combined works will form the letters of the word, HARMONY.

 

What will you be doing? 

First Friday - February

I forgot to post a look at our failed couples show.

 

check out more work from Nathaniel Russell and Katie Coles. 

collaborative piece with mamus.

At least all the pieces were mega awesome!

ice storm!

The midwest is in the midst of an ice storm right now. It's pretty quiet around & outside of the Murphy Building - businesses closed up, people staying home. The perfect excuse to be "stuck" at home (although, I already had the next two days off).

Looking out the window.

I'm busy working on finishing up our project for First Friday. We have a "couple-theme" going - we've asked some cute, artistic couples to create either a collaborative piece or separate pieces to show the differences in artistic style. It should be neat! Here is a little preview:

 First Friday is this Friday, February 4th. We're on the second floor in the Murphy Building: 1043 Virginia Avenue!

nom nom nom!

On Friday, Mamus & I finally utilized our studio at the Murphy Arts Center for First Friday. Our "show" was called "nom nom nom!" and essentially consisted of food related items.

I don't think I've mentioned here before, but I was way into photography much of my younger life. I took 2 years of photography in high school, and then proceeded to start at Herron School of Art & Design immediately after graduating. That didn't last long as I didn't agree with the way Herron was run.  After quitting school, photography fell to the side. I've continued to enjoy it as a part-time hobby, but VERY part-time. I'm a bit old-school in thinking that photography consists of a camera & film - not a digital apparatus & computer. 

So when I heard about a show that Renaissance Fine Art & Design in Carmel was having, I couldn't help but giggle. "Harry Sandler's Allusions of Reality features images from his frequent travels to various parts of the world. All the images are captured and processed using the IPhone 4 and the various applications available for the same." excerpt carmelchamberofcommerce.com

Don't get me wrong, I love all the applications available for smart phone photography. I think it's great to take a quick snapshot you weren't expecting and being able to give it a vintage feel, brighten it's colors, or catch action. But downloading a few applications doesn't necessarily call for a gallery show.


Anyways, I couldn't help but poke fun at it. I shot all photos with my HTC Droid Incredible phone.

 

 I made delicious vegan chocolate cups to sell - which were fantastic & well received.

Mamus created these awesome food sculptures.

All in all, it was pretty fun. I drank some sweet wine, knit in public, talked to new people.

If you're interested in any of these pieces (sculptures or photos) let me know. All items are available! (Well, the baked potato sculpture may be called for)