There was a wonderful turnout for the opening reception of the
Winter Exhibition series at the
Indianapolis Art Center. Many thanks to all those who came from near and far to support the Art Center and the artists who exhibited.
And an extra big thanks to the folks who played a part in making
Rosewater a reality. Nearly all of the
work in this exhibition was fabricated in Chiang Rai, Thailand—a feat that
would not have been possible without the support and assistance of good friends
and family, enthusiastic local Thai businesses, and the wonderfully accommodating
and competent Thai Postal Service. I am very grateful to the generosity of all
those who helped along this many-stepped way from Northern Thailand to the
Indianapolis Art Center. A giant, bear-hugged thank you to Yuliya, Poli and Ilo Naumkina, Harry
Kevitz, Tinnakorn Nukul, Sapa Jewelers, Taweeksak Molowat, Sompong Makawan and
Pakarat Manoruang at
The Room Chiang Rai, Kahm and Daeng Chantha,
Barbara Kempler, Ron Toelke, Arielle Toelke, Janet Irwin, Lew Jones, Andrea
Miller, Micah Eisenmann, Caiola Construction, Roberta Lovenheim, the Indianapolis Art Center and, of course, to
Anthony Irwin, who continues to traverse both sides of the world—and all the
air space in between—with me.
Below are photos from the opening. Individual images of the newest work in the show will be added to my
website soon.
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| Gallery view of Rosewater |
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| Transom (mirrored acrylic) |
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| Entrance (repurposed old doors), Dragonfruit (mirrored acrylic), and a wee bit of Bauble (steel, auto paint) |
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| Exclaim (acrylic and glitter) on the right, and most of Compass (gold plated brass), on the left |
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| Big Secret (acrylic) and Split Hairs (acrylic) |
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| Bauble (steel, auto paint), Dragonfruit (mirrored acrylic), and Adorned (steel, auto paint) |
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| Bangle (steel, auto paint) and Bauble (steel, auto paint) |
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| Family photo-op |
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| Compass |
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| Twinkle (stainless steel, acrylic) and Big Secret |
