How the removal of our work from an exhibition lead to more solid resolve and new awareness.
Why All the Costumes, Makeup, Rhinestones, and Glitter?
Believe it or not, that’s a questions I ask myself quite often! Despite those having been my go-to choice of mediums for many years now, I think it’s important for myself and other artists to step back and question why we…
“Muse” Exhibition Interview on Metaphor, Gender, and Collaboration
This summer, Niki and I were awarded an alumni artist residency at Columbia College Chicago. For two months, we used the gallery as our studio and then transformed it back into a gallery for the exhibition of photos, costumes, and set installation. During the…
MUSE: Reinterpreting “Follies Bergere”
Behind the scenes of shooting on location… and getting the giggles.
Expanding Notions on Gender
A personal exploration on thought and theory regarding expression of identity.
Of Spirit and Sparkle
A look at the intersection of my spiritual and creative practices.
Football, Fear, and Fringe
Insights on the alchemy of the creative practice.
MUSE: Shooting Ophelia
Over a year ago, Niki and I started looking at John Everett Millais’ painting “Ophelia” from circa 1851. We weren’t clear on a location for the shoot, but as part of the Muse series, we were especially drawn to Millais’ depiction of graceful femininity…
Lips, Nips, and Gallery Exhibits
A glimpse at the humor inherent in our collaborative process.
“I Don’t Like Art About Art!”
A woman at a gallery opening once respond to the Valpincon Bather photograph by proclaiming, “I don’t like art about art.” My recoil, barely disguised by years of engrained Midwestern politeness, quickly shifted to pensiveness. As the lady toddled on…