Videoholica in Bulgaria

Anybody going to Bulgaria around August 5-12?  Two of my Practical Preparedness videos will be included in the Videoholica International Video Art Festival 2011 in Varna, Bulgaria. I wish I could go!

Paradoxes in Video 2

If anyone is going to be in San Diego on July 9th, be sure to check out this exhibition, which will feature a few of my Practical Preparedness videos.

Saturday, July 9, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Paradoxes in Video 2
Garage
4141 Alabama Street
San Diego, CA

“Paradox” investigates the contradictions between documentary and performance, fact and fiction, order & chaos. What is real and what is staged? The absurdity of real life, the ambiguity of movement and the enigma of space are some of the perceptions raised in “Paradox”. 1500 submissions have been screened and the selection showcase will take place 07/09/2011 from 7pm-9pm. Go ahead and mark it as an international event within global proportions.

Artists:
Arthur Tuoto
Ellen Lake
Ellen Mueller
Eric Knowles
Ezra Wube
Kim Engelen
Mel Edelman
Nisha Duggal
Richard Gleaves
Toby Kaufmann Buhler
John Anthony
Yoni Goldstein
Angela Washko
Neil Ira Neddleman
Cara Marisa Deleon
Benjamin Funke
Shahar Marcus
Lauren Marsden

Mapping Exhibition

If you're going to be in Portland, Oregon on Friday, June 17, 2011, then be sure to swing by the 100th Monkey Studio to check out three pieces from my latest series, "Greetings From Tampa."

This series explores various aspects of Tampa's geography and culture. During my time in Tampa, I experienced both expected and unexpected shifts in social constructs, transportation, climate, and environment. In attempting to map Tampa via memory and isolated imagery, I focus on non-monumental landmarks, such as House of Meats and Red Lobster, as well as ephemeral items including road kill and glimpses of roller coasters. Comparisons arise between tourist culture and run-down commercial areas, waterfowl and sign-spinners, and strip malls and palm trees, all of which coexist on a daily basis.

Mapping

June 17 – July 31, 2011, click here for hours

Opening Reception:

6:00-9:00pm on June 17, 2011

Free and open to the public.

100th Monkey Studio

110 SE 16th Ave
Portland, Oregon 97214

Tampa Series

I'm not sure what the title of this series is yet, but it's exploring the various facets of Tampa, FL.  Rollercoaster, tollbooths, waterbirds, House of Meats, roadkill, Red Lobster, and so on...

Vermont Studio Center

I've been in Johnson, Vermont for a whole week already!  I'm here for a 4-week artist residency with Vermont Studio Center.  It's been a really great experience so far.  All our needs are attended to - they feed us amazing food 3 times a day, there's a linen service, and they provide fun distractions in the form of artist slide nights, visiting artist talks, and writer reading nights.

I basically get up, eat breakfast, work in the studio, eat lunch, work in an office for 2 hours (that's my work-study job), and then make more work before dinner, eat, then work into the evening or go to whatever events are happening.  There are about 50 artists and writers here, so I'm meeting all kinds of interesting people.

If I get antsy, I can go for a beautiful walk (it is Vermont after all).  If you're interested in more photos, check out this album.  I'll post pics of the drawings I'm working on soon.