It is time for the 5th Annual Wine Box Art Show! The owners and operators of The Barefoot Spa here in Orlando, FL, have once again partnered with local artists for the annual fundraiser to benefit the Zebra Coalition. In its first four years, this event has raised over $26,000 for the LGBTQ+ youth in […]
Read more "Love x Infinity"If you have ever visited one of Yayoi Kusama’s art installations, you know that poetry often accompanies her work. In addition to her Infinity Room environments, paintings and sculptures, Kusama writes poetry and typically includes a poem in some form in the gallery or museum setting. This week, Kusama released a poem addressing our current […]
Read more "A Message from Yayoi Kusama"Today I’d like to share another piece in my tribute series. This painting is dedicated to Yayoi Kusama and her immersive installation piece, “Love is Calling.” As you know from following this blog, I have already created a few Kusama-inspired pieces, but this is the largest one yet measuring 12″ x 24″ in size. I […]
Read more "Kusama Tribute #4 (Love is Calling)"I recently completed a third painting in tribute to artist Yayoi Kusama titled Kusama Dots Yellow. It is currently on view as part of the Visual Fringe art gallery housed within the Orlando Shakespeare Theater. It will remain on view through the rest of the Orlando Fringe, which concludes on Sunday, May 26th. This painting […]
Read more "Kusama Dots Yellow"This is the second piece in my tribute series dedicated to artist Yayoi Kusama. The painting on the left is inspired by the installation on the right titled, Love is Calling. I experienced Love is Calling twice while it was on view at the Tampa Museum of Art this past winter and I feel that I […]
Read more "Kusama Tribute (Love is Calling)"It has been quite a while since I posted artwork to the blog and I am so happy to share some new pieces over the coming weeks. After an artistic dry spell that lasted a few months, inspiration came all at once and I couldn’t paint fast enough! The painting on the far right of […]
Read more "Kusama Dots Red"I am very fortunate that I was able to experience Yayoi Kusama’s “Love is Calling” installation at the Tampa Museum of Art twice this past fall. It was an experience difficult to describe, yet powerful nonetheless. Simply put, it was awe-inspiring! Each guest has the opportunity to stand in a mirrored room filled with tentacles […]
Read more "Kusama: Infinity"Last week I visited the Tampa Museum of Art for the first time to experience the “Love is Calling” installation created by Yayoi Kusama. There is no additional fee to enter this separate installation, but reservations are required as only a small number of guests may enter at one time. Even if you have seen […]
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