WEEK IN IMAGES | FIELD NOTES.
A Visual Diary
a few from the week...
went to an event one morning, lunch after. nate berkus… so down to earth, even more handsome in person, really funny. i’ve been enjoying diving into his beautiful new book too.
spring farmers market love. a few things from home. came across a useful “guide.” and a lovely letter from my pen pal that showed up.
xx,
michel
Where some of my best creative ideas arrive.
Our black kitchen.
Juxtaposed art from the Mint Museum Auxiliary Spring Symposium silent auction.
Lecture and luncheon with Nate Berkus in Charlotte, NC at the Mint Museum Auxiliary Spring Symposium.
Mint Museum Auxiliary Spring Symposium luncheon.
Inspiring words.
Nate Berkus’ new book, Foundations.
Farmer’s market love.
Many mirrored squares.
Lovely mail from my TX pen pal for The Sunday Letter Project.
Some pieces come from a completely unconscious place until they bubble to the surface. This one was made during a period when I was sitting with a lot of contradiction. The parts of ourselves we canonize and the parts we hide. I stopped trying to resolve it a long time ago and just let both live on the surface. This is the dark version, its counterpart lives in the light.
Mixed media on canvas with thin poplar wood frame. Please note: the poplar wood frame is more rustic with a hand built finish. Small nails are visible along the sides + slight imperfections are part of the design + character.
24.5 x 30.5 x 0.75 inches