"DIVERGENCE" Part 2

Well folks its Showtime...its a full house here at the Sanctuary and we all descend to the gallery as its near 2pm...as I enter the gallery I become overwhelmed at the number of people already present..I take the opportunity to go about and give hugs and hello's to the familiar and not familiar faces...Phyllis the executive director for the Harrison Festival of The Arts is my gracious hostess as well as I am the festivals artist. Short warm speech is presented by Phyllis and then I step forward to say truly a few words.

The gallery was packed with little room for me to run...although I am social,crowds are not my thing and I was feeling quite exposed for all to see.. My henna head was a hit(Thanx Nancy) I mingled and had a chance to chatter to some,plus The fact that there were a number of surprise guests that showed up which was very delightful!!!

It was alot to take in all at once... comments flew about and at me unfortunately it was all too much although on the outside I held it together. Several people saw my pieces in various stages as well as blog posts but it looks quite different when its all together.

I couldn't even come to terms that I did do all of this work and to think that I was worried that I didn't have enough work to fill the gallery lol lol. What was kewl were the number of locals that came to the reception.Did I sell pieces??? Well yes I did...Thank you to my patrons..

Thanx so much to Laurie and Terri who laid out a wonderful spread of food.I was way to neverous to even consider eating food although it looked damn good. The other thing was that I didn't have my camera on me so no pics from me..The gallery guest book and my own guest book received a number of comments during the opening.

After the reception we my many gal pals and I headed upstairs for a private after party in which I could unwind..I believe it will take me awhile to take in this day. I feel such pride in myself that I began and finished each piece that was present today in the gallery.

Again Thank you for being here today and those that weren't I could feel the energy that u were sending my way. One of the highlights for me was my daughter Taylor couldn't be present in body but was with us on Skype...there are some benefits to technology and distance.

Divergence BINGO:

This variation in the game bingo was created by my friend Heather Knox especially for the month long show.Many of my pieces are made up of little pieces.

Are you up for the challenge?

Explore Rhonda’s exhibit. Look closely. See if you can find five images in a row. Up/down across or diagonal. All images can be found tucked away in the art pieces. Bonus point for finding all of 25 of the images

Stay Tuned for Divergence Part 3 Gallery Tour
Happy Prideful Weekend!!!

"DIVERGENCE" Part 1

Howdy;

I am back to work in the gallery from 1-5pm Saturdays & Sundays after some time off.However I am not back in my studio creating until mid September as feeling like I need downtime from hands on work. My show comes down on August 1st,2010...after a very full month of activity.

My first solo show has been full of so many blessings and yes a few lessons just to balance it out.

Literally worked right up till noon day of artists reception....I couldn't have finished up the many little last minute details without the help of house guests Nancy & Lorie...the facts were if u come a calling days before the art show u were being put to work....needless to say it all got done although my stress levels were extremely high.

The day of artist reception early morning was upon me after 4 hours of sleep,the night before Nancy gifted me with her creativity of doing my head in Hena on my bald head..we started the process with cutting then shaving my head.....it truly in my humble opinion was a beautiful thing....normally every year I shave my head but have always kept some peach fuzz...this time it was all about the exposure..

Artist Reception Day:10:00 am a carload of friends from Vancouver arrived,thank goddess fresh energy they were put to work....

2pm opening was ticking closer and I was more than focused well ok scared to death..the hum and buzz of voices were all about me as I took care of really the very last minute details. Jody began videoing upon her arrival from Vancouver before it gets to hectic but have no fear the reception will be videoed..how lucky I feel. So many feelings are demanding attention but there is no time...

Laurie and Terri arrive with the food...what I can remember is everyone jumps into lend a hand to bring it all together... Time is ticking closer to 2pm, people begin arriving in the gallery,meanwhile I walk about in circles doing alot of self talk that its OK,everything is OK....

Stay tuned for Part 2 of "DIVERGENCE"

In Artistic Solidarity;
Rhonda

What's up at the Sanctuary...........

Good Morning;
Just wanted to pop in and let u know I live and continue to breathe here in the outback...

All i can say is its been a whirlwind. lots to share and will certainly do that soon...enjoy the awesome weather..

see ya soon

In Artistic Solidarity;
Rhonda

The above pic is called "Bright Blessings" its one of the altars i created for the show...anyhow the top piece of the altar sold on the day of hanging the show....I gotta tell ya for sure you will see more of these wall altars in the future..

Come On Down!!!!

The Name of my Show is............DIVERGENCE
1. The act,fact or amount of diverging:a divergence in opinion.

How does one stay focused when there is much to say.....Divergence is a show of branching out in many thoughts although few directions. Found,discarded,used up objects that once had a place in our lives are repurposed to hold,speak and talk a new story. Divergence takes the viewer on a journey through issues of racism,travel and spirituality.

Gallery Hours: Monday -Friday 9:00-4:00

Saturday & Sunday 1:00 -5:00

Thanx to Krystin Clark-Goodsell for the creation of the invite/postcard.........
http://www.walkingwithkrystin.blogspot.com/

This years Festival Of The Arts July 10-18 looks like a truly fun time check it out and think about coming on down for a concert or two.
http://www.harrisonfestival.com/

See ya sooner rather than later

Rhonda

The Finish Line................

Morning All;
haven't forgotten ya....this is a quick one as the witching hour is upon me to cease all art in the next 48 hours YIKES!

Am i done yet??? lol lol nope but pretty darn close...pieces are being left behind as i speak cause no room or just not feeling that they belong in the show...My mornings start pretty darn early and into 12 hour days that is without set up of the gallery....got a crew incoming on Wednesday night to help with set up ....Thank Goddess...

Can hardly find myself in my studio right now and the thing is last night creativity is spilling into the living space..whats a creative to do...between u and me i will be happy when the show is hung. my head and heart is all in which doesn't make me the best company to be around right now as i can't be present for any of u...

The last two weeks have been particularly stressful as i also continue with my residency duties, hmm lets see I've presented an art award, gone to a graduation,a dinner, however i am now done and will be able to take some time off..

GOOD NEWS....

I was accepted for another year of residency,as some of u know i reapplied and lo and behold here i be with a second year of residency!!! I will be taking some time off as i need it..

I am going to be a Nana!! Taylor and her husband TJ are expecting their first child in mid November...

SAD NEWS...

Last Wednesday i let my 17 year old" familiar" my cat shadow go.....i knew that when we moved here almost a year ago that would be his last move...over the past few months he started to go downhill so made a very hard decision to say good bye to my fur friend...its left a big hole in my heart and space as he's been a big part of my life and we have journeyed about BC together..

I'm thinking i have bought u up to date.....oh and one more thing come on down to my opening of my show on Sunday July 4th 2010 @ 98 Rockwell Dr Harrison Hot Springs
2-4pm otherwise the show is on all of July...............

In Artistic Solidarity;
Rhonda

The Muse..................

Good Morning;
did ya miss me?? I am withdrawing more from the outside of my studio walls as my creativity is demanding all of my attention and energy which leaves little left over for any of u!!!

Its all about the Art!! its funny one never knows how u impact people and this is something i want to share.

I met Andy through the Gallery here and workshops that i was facilitating...she is a fab artist who uses only recycled goods in her work. Andy has been a great supporter of me for which i am very grateful for..ya know it does take a village to support an artist.

Andy surprised me when i was at her house working on yet another piece.. she did this piece called" My Muse Rhonda" I was so surprised and it left me speechless yeah yeah that doesn't happen often..its beautiful as to who i am which was another thing that was insightful from another's perspective..

well ya just never know as i am learning through this journey.....

In Artistic Solidarity;
Rhonda

Slow and Steady to the finish line................

Hi All;
Yes I've been underground in my studio....my deadline is dancing closer to me..so i am all in which leaves me with not much to say here right now..Stay Tuned as i will be back after a short commercial break with more on whats going on behind the scenes..............

In Artistic Solidarity;
Rhonda

The above pic is a fave saying of mine and will become part of a larger piece..............