Last time we talked about the CACP, we focused on a group exhibition of prints. Today, let’s circle back to a single-artist show by exploring FAP #351, Ruth Reeves Textiles. Historical Background Ruth Reeves (1892-1966) was a painter, textile designer, and expert on Indian handicrafts. Originally from California, she studied at the Pratt Institute, the… Continue reading Exhibition of the Month: Ruth Reeves Textiles
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Typewriter Scarcity and Other Archival Reflections
For me, it was the typewriter. A few months ago I was talking with Rose Eason, director of gallupARTS. It’s a nonprofit arts council focusing on the northwestern region of New Mexico. Aaron Wilder, the current curator at the Roswell Museum, introduced us. GallupARTS is researching the history of the FAP in that part of… Continue reading Typewriter Scarcity and Other Archival Reflections
Ongoing Revision: Dissertation Work, January Update
Today’s post will be relatively short because I’m in the midst of what should be the final major revision of my dissertation. Let’s take a quick look at what I’m doing. The Latest Revision I started this latest round of revisions in November, after Brandon and I got back from our belated honeymoon/first-anniversary trip to… Continue reading Ongoing Revision: Dissertation Work, January Update
Knitting My First Sweater
Ever since I took up knitting four years ago, I’ve been completing increasingly ambitious projects in both scale and complexity. In 2021, I completed my first blanket. In 2022, I made a double-knitted Star Wars-themed blanket for Brandon. And last year, after years of hesitation, I launched myself into the world of garments by knitting… Continue reading Knitting My First Sweater
Exhibition of the Month: European Textiles and Costume Figures
We’ve arrived at a new year, and with that comes a new cycle of monthly exhibition posts. Today, let’s circle back to the Neighborhood Circulating Exhibitions by taking a look at European Textiles and Costume Figures. Historical Background European Textiles started out as half of the exhibition Arms and Armor, Textiles, and Costume Dolls: An… Continue reading Exhibition of the Month: European Textiles and Costume Figures
Major Change and Continuity: 2024 Preview
Last week I reflected on all the dissertation-related activity that happened in 2023. I have no plans of slowing down though. If anything, 2024 is shaping up to be as momentous as my 2018 decision to leave Roswell and come to William & Mary. It should be a year full of both significant change and… Continue reading Major Change and Continuity: 2024 Preview
The Year in Review: Dissertation Work, December Update
The last week of the month is when I usually give a dissertation update. I’m in the midst of my last big revision though and I don’t want to lose momentum. Here then, is a post reflecting on everything I’ve done with the dissertation in 2023. I wrote it in November (along with all the… Continue reading The Year in Review: Dissertation Work, December Update
Monotypes for Everyone: Good Tidings, 2023 Edition
The arrival of December means a new holiday card for friends and family. As longtime readers know, every year I try something new when I make my cards. Whether it’s changing my technique, or showcasing different subject matter, no two years are the same. This year’s card stands out in both method and content. First,… Continue reading Monotypes for Everyone: Good Tidings, 2023 Edition
Black Angus Memories
That fish was what always pushed it over the edge for me. The whole premise was ridiculous, but the fish wriggling fruitlessly in the man’s grip was the bitter cherry on top. That was the point, of course. It was supposed to be over-the-top, tongue-in-cheek, in other words, funny. But it always left me more… Continue reading Black Angus Memories
Exhibition of the Month: Little Dutch Masters
When I introduced the VMFA Artmobile’s exhibitions back in September, I opened with its third show on Italian Renaissance art. I had no reason for doing this other than the unexpected. I thought it would have been too cliche to open with the first show. Regardless of whether that was a good reason, let’s go… Continue reading Exhibition of the Month: Little Dutch Masters