The opening of Her Majesty

First of all I want to thank everyone who was able to come out to my opening, it was so much fun! For my friends that live outside of Seattle, I thought I'd share a few pictures. I feel so honored to have had the opportunity to have this show at the Pratt Gallery.

Thanks Pratt!!!

(For folks in Seattle that are interested in having a show in the gallery space, there is an open call for applications due April 1st.)

Her Majesty will be at the Pratt Gallery at Tashiro Kaplan until April 2nd, 2011.

312 S. Washington St.

Seattle, WA

((Here is the link to the press release))

So, here are the pictures:

Photos by Laura Livingston

This is a feast made in homage to an underwater sea queen named Queen Scarlatine.

The Story...

Through recent archaeological findings we have been able to piece together objects of a lost past. The Sea People living under the Coquille Empire (approx. 15^th- 18^th century) overthrew Queen Scarlatine in a social and political upheaval from 1789- 1799. The absolute monarchy that ruled the Seas for centuries collapsed. What remains of Queen Scarlatine’s rule are relics from her coronation, which were found hidden in a cave deep in the dark waters of the Pacific Ocean near the Straight of Juan de Fuca. In homage to the Queen, we have replicated her tearoom and recreated some of her favorite delicacies.

Legend has it that Queen Scarlatine lived in luxury throughout her reign dismissing the concerned pleas of the Sea People. When the delicate balance of sea life began to decline the Queen continued to throw decadent tea parties and masquerades with no regard for the Sea People or the coral life they thrive on. In 1793, the Sea People stormed the Castle of Sable and the tyranny of the Coquille Empire was overthrown. Queen Scarlatine was fed to the Giant Squid, along with her courtesans. Little is known about the fate of the Sea People, but it is believed they live in a Socialist society that strives for balance in their environment and equality amongst species.

Bowl of Squishy Sea Donuts

Starfish Creme Surprise Cake (leaking)

(The table with all the underwater sweets is made to collect water from the leaking Starfish Creme Surprise Cake and recycle it back through a pump that pumps water through the cake.)

Lovely ladies!

Portrait of Her Majesty, Queen Scarlatine

Relics of the sea queen, Scepter and Orb

Scepter, found in the Straight of Juan de Fuca

Glass, coral reef growths, pearls, gold

Her Majesty's Necklace, found in the Straight of Juan de Fuca.

Coral, coral reef growths, gold, glass

I can't believe it's all over! Thanks again to my friends and family for all your support in making this happen. I've learned a lot in having this show... And I can't wait until I get to do it all over again! (After a little break of course...) xo!