Reception at the China Brotsky Gallery

The story of Paper Moon revealed on tour

After the going under the arch of Hearts we begin the journey

Mark Wangberg reads his poem, "What is this Boat?"

The evening of Feb 13th was magical.
The lights along the gallery corridor, the spot lights, the reflections on the floor, and a long row of glass windows added luminosity to this naturally beautiful space. It was a joy to be   here and share the show with such a receptive audience. It was memorable that I was able to give a tour of my own show. Connie asked me to do a docent style tour so people could ask questions. After all the tours I have led at museums, it felt like I had come full cycle- with my work being the subject.  I wanted to bring clarity into my words so that a visitor could better understand my intentions. This tour was not rehearsed or planned. So many of the things I had thought about or felt when I made the art came out as stories that I enjoyed sharing on the spot.

One highlight of the reception was meeting China Brotsky, a woman who had the vision to create a community of like minded non-profit businesses in this historic and architecturally inviting place. The art gallery was named after her and her efforts to make this a viable venue for art that has environmental themes.  Thank you China Brotsky and Connie Grauds of the Living Shaman Museum for this exhibition opportunity.

The view from outside showing the lower end of the exhibit

It was memorable that I was able to give a tour of my own show. Connie asked me to do a docent style tour so people could ask questions. After all the tours I have led at museums, it felt like I had come full cycle- with my work being the subject.  I wanted to bring clarity into my words so that a visitor could better understand my intentions. This tour was not rehearsed or planned. So many of the things I had thought about or felt when I made the art came out as stories that I enjoyed sharing on the spot.

Mark Wangberg, the Co-Founder of the Living Shaman Museum, poet, artist and amazing book designer, wrote a poem for the show and  read it to the audience. His words added depth and resonance to the experience.