““Tell me,
what is it you plan to do
with your one
wild and precious life?”
― Mary Oliver”
It’s been a while since I posted. After the Monotype of the Day project ended I was brimming with ideas. I was thrilled to have more space and time to work on new projects. However, even though I filled sketch books ideas, I had no energy to bring them into the physical. I was like a balloon slowly emptying of air. It took time for energy of the monotype project to leave and then time for me to refill so I could move forward. I know this is the way of things. Summer is followed by winter, winter by spring. I thought I could somehow game the system and jump right back in (even tough I know better!), but you can’t fight the cyclical nature of the world. And in truth, i don’t really want to. My initial ideas are growing and gestating in new and interesting ways. I’m excited for when their time comes to see how they have transformed.
In the meantime, a lot of other work as been happening the studio:
#857, reflection
monotype on paper
Sybil Archibald
I got a new printing press! I can’t wait to get started using it.
My Monotype of the Day book is moving forward. I have the initial design, I’ve narrowed it down to two publishers, narrowed down the list of featured posts (not an easy task), and I’m working on getting the permissions for the poems. It’s been a lot of work, but I’m really excited and it’s shaping up well!
I’m well along on my second animation. It’s been a huge learning curve but fun! It’s based on Monotype of the day #857, reflection to the left
I’ve still been making monotypes but it feels good to do so in a less public way for a bit. Although I miss interacting with you all, I know that time will come again.
Besides that, I’m prepping for some exciting upcoming events. Mark your calendars! I’d love to see you and catch up at the events listed below!
Up Coming Events
Painters in the Park
Saturday, May 15, 2021
10:00 AM 2:00 PM
Maplewood Memorial Park (map)
Join me and 19 other artists for a day of plein air art! We will be painting, drawing, and monotyping the beautiful scenery in Maplewood Memorial Park. I’ll have a tale and I’ll e doing some painting and maybe even some monotypes. Stop by and say hi!
The Warren Court Art Walk
One block, 18 exciting artists! Join me for a beautiful weekend of art, fun, and community connection.
The Warren Court Art Walk
Saturday, May 22nd, 11:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday, May 23rd, 11:00am to 5:00pm
Warren Court between South Orange Avenue & University Place, South Orange, NJ
PAINTING + JADE CARVING + CERAMICS + SCULPTURE + JEWELRY + TEXTILES + PHOTOGRAPHY + PRINTMAKING + BOOK ARTS + COLLAGE + LIVE MUSIC + LIVE DEMOS + FREE RAFFLES + & MORE
Live acoustic music with Steve Jones (@stevejonesmusic) on Saturday, 1-4pm at #48.
All outdoor event. Wear your mask and enjoy!
Artists:
Leslie Goldman wildcherryart.com
Sybil Archibald sybilarchibaldart.com
Wendy Bellermman bellermannarts.com
Amelia Panico ameliapanico.com/index
Carol Black Lemonblacklemonart.com
Annie McGinnis-Issa AnnieIssaCeramics.com
Aaron Lifschultz designsbyaron.com
Cat Delett delett.com
Fred Courts http://studiotoursoma.com/.../45-warren-court-south.../
Jay Pingree sixfootsixstudio.com
Jeremy Moss mosspix.com
Joan Diamond https://joandiamond.art
Josephine Dakers-Brathwaite josiescolourfuljourney.com
Katharine Houston-Voss khoustonvoss.com
Lisa Lackey lisalackeyartist.com
April Merl https://aprilmerl.net/
Josh Stout
Cynthia Vaughn
For more information please visit https://www.tinyurl.com/2vatpr95
This family friendly event takes place on Warren Court between South Orange Avenue and University Place in South Orange, NJ.
#833, you are not alone
Monotype
Sybil Archibald
Turmoil and Transformation
Hera Gallery
Saturday, May 15th through Wednesday, May 19
10 High Street, South Kingstown, RI 02879
I’m excited to be included in of Turmoil & Transformation: How Will Our Future Be Transformed by the Current Chaos?
Juried by Francine Weiss, Senior Curator of the Newport Art Museum this National Juried Exhibition showcases artists from across the nation responding to the unrest of 2020/2021 and their visions for the future. The work examines the emotional, spiritual, and physical effects of the turmoil and how these might transform into manifestations.
Turmoil and Transformation Artist Talk
I’ll be speaking about you are not alone. I hope you can join me. Tis is a really great sow and the artist talks should be very interesting!
Artist Talk via Zoom on Thursday May 20th at 7pm. Find link here: https://www.heragallery.org/turmoil-and-transformation
Orange Reclaimed
I’m pleased to be included in this great online exhibition exploring the color orange
#519 onward
Monotype
Sybil Archibald