ABOUT THE SHOW
The inner workings of an artist's mind are always a curiosity--and because most artists keep a series of idea books that demonstrate the "making of" many of their most important pieces, we're offering this "Word Houses, Visual Journals and Idea Catchers" show to demystify the artistic process and to illuminate the process of their making.
The exhibit features journal works in progress, wordhouses, random sketches, illustrated discovery journals, watercolor journals, found-object journals, audio journals, video journals, "Artist's Way" morning pages journals, Lomo journals and other ways artists keep track of thoughts and ideas. Pages from selected journals will be blown up as posters to hang throughout the space. Journals will be on display and accessible for viewers to touch and read. Additionally, throughout the show, we'll be offering various journal playshops.
Opening Reception - Third Thursday, January 15, 2004 7pm - 9pm at 55 South First Street, San Jose (map). The artists have planned a wonderful opening reception full of inspiration, delightful entertainment, Open Mic and much much more. Exhibit runs from January 15th - Feb 28th.
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PLAYSHOPS
The artists are offering Playshops with many of the artists exhibiting in the show. Meet the artist, learn a new technique and be in the company of a great community. All Playshops take place at 55 South First Street, San Jose (map)
"WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND: Journaling the flotsam of urban San Jose"
Cheryl Isaacson, Saturday, Jan 17, 2004, 12-3pm - $39
Get out of your head and onto the street! This workshop/event will take the concept of journaling to a whole new level. Learn to listen to the stories that emerge from the ephemera of life. After recording them using a variety of vintage typographic materials combined with traditional drawing media, you will then have the opportunity to contribute to a group installation, which will be on display for the duration of the show.All Materials and a take-home inspiration bag will be provided. www.isaacsondesign.com
"ILLUSTRATED WATERCOLOR JOURNALING"
Christina Lopp & Gay Kraeger, Feb 14, 2004, 12noon - 3pm, $50
Why journal? Specifically why journal with drawings and watercolors? We have found that some amazing things happen when you record your life this way. Whether you are traveling, exploring, or just adventuring through your daily life, many things happen to us when we journal and watercolor. Watercoloring lends itself to "happy accidents" and quick sketchs. We will provide all materials for creating a watercolor journal. www.watercolorjournaling.com
"SOUL GOAL MAPPING"
Julie Valentine, January 24, 2004,
12noon - 3pm, $50
Soul Goal Mapping is this wonderful process of mapping your goals from your soul, in a big and visual way. We will be using relaxing Kundalini Yoga postures to elevate the soul and expand your awareness of your souls desire. We will discuss ways to identify your goals and choose one or more you would like to map. You will have the opportunity to visually map your goal in a playful and colorful way. We will be using huge sheets of paper, big fat sharpies, paints, collage to create a big visual map to your souls goal. This is a wonderful process that is charged by your own energy and the vibe of others in this creative mode. This playshop combines both Kundalini Yoga movement and creative expression so, wear loose clothing and bring a yoga mat. All other materials will be provided. www.sacredsoulyoga.com
"JOURNAL MALAS"
Julie Valentine, January 31, 2004,
4pm - 7pm, $50
Malas beads have been used for centuries by many spiritual traditions to help individuals focus the mind and open themselves to infinity. Similar to mala beads, Mala Journaling will help you gain insight visually into your souls desire. Together we will build a sacred space with music and relaxing Kundalini Yoga breathing exercises. We will create mini journals with 108 pages or a division thereof, such as 27, using a variety of art tools and collage materials. These journals can be used during daily meditations or kept in one's pocket, purse, or car to help refocus awareness throughout the day. This playshop combines both Kundalini Yoga movement and creative expression so, wear loose clothing and bring a yoga mat. All other materials will be provided. www.sacredsoulyoga.com
"BUILDING A WINDOWSOULS WORDHOUSE"
Elizabeth Benson, January 17, 2004, 4pm - 7pm, $40
In our time together, we'll transform everyday recyclables into a highly personal home for your journalling process. We'll take old boxes, bad photographs, kid drawings and junk mail, loop them together with found string, collage on top of every page, add glitter and aluminum or copper tape, protect the work with transparent book covers, and emerge feeling inspired by the beautiful and durable book we made out of stuff we couldn't
throw away. This is a great eco-friendly, out of the box experience--and one that will leave you inspired and wanting to make more!
I'll have all the basics on hand--but your WindowSoul WordHouse will be made all the more precious if you bring some of your own junk; scrap paper, junk mail, old boxes and photos that didn't make the albums. www.windowsouls.com
"MOTIF TO MUSE: Art Inspires Art"
Christine Wichman January 24, 2004, 4:00-7:00pm $40
Learn how specific themes, images, and symbols guide you to your inspiration. Together we will explore creative techniques for finding your inner voice and uniquely expressing it. You will see how Journaling helps us to grow and evolve while recording our thoughts, hopes, and dreams on paper.
"THE STORY WITHIN THE STORY"
Christine Wichman, January 31 12noon-3:00pm $40
Create Art from your own experiences. The page is your canvas. Be the Heroine or Hero of your own story! We will examine your reality vs. the visionaries reality, allowing you to play with the facts of your own life and transform them into an eloquent and magical memoir.
"GESTURAL ENERGY"
Ken McGhee, February 7, 2004, 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. $50
A drawing workshop that would explore perspective/still life, form
exploration, life drawing, rendering techniques that more focus upon "letting go" in terms of establishing forms, and an overall mood. Participants will be able to leave with some energetic pieces for their portfolios.
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