It's the final countdown

Oh man, I've been slacking on my blog updates! I'm in the final month of prep for my show, so I've been really trying to focus and get everything done in time. I still have a lot to do, but it's all coming together!

I'm printing out my postcards for the show this week:

I've ordered 1,000 so that I can really get the word out properly.

I've also been working with James Harnois to prepare to take a photograph emulating this picture of Queen Elizabeth, but with a little twist:

In the version for my show, Her Majesty the Sea Queen will be photographed in all her coronation regalia. This will be a part of the installation in my show in March.

Currently, I'm trying to complete the work to be photographed within the next couple of weeks so that I can put a small catalog together. I've been spending most of my time beading, cold-working, and finishing all the pieces for the show. One month to go!!!!

Can't wait!

I've been looking a lot at Banksy's work lately and getting really inspired by how he makes work that's experienced by everyone who comes into contact with it on the street. There's a power in his artwork that's rarely seen in the galleries and museums.

The following two pictures were taken of his artwork on the West Bank Barrier in the Middle East:

Bansky's work is as much about the location as it is about the imagery.

I love it!