SOoooooo..This is something that I have been really excited about. I was asked to participate in an art show tribute to Bill Murray at the R&R gallery in Los Angeles. I did a painting for the Dance Magic Dance show based on the film the Labyrinth in July, so was pumped to be doing another pop cultural group show at the gallery.
It turns out that it hit a nerve with a lot of people. The response was pretty amazing! Not only was the show promoted in many newspapers, blogs, websites (try googling Bill Murray art show and you'll see what I mean..) BUT the LOS ANGELES TIMES did an article about it! They actually mention my painting and Mark was so sweet to say nice things about it. :) The guys that run the gallery (Mark and CW) were also interviewed by the news. So congrats to R&R for having an idea that blew everyone out of the water!
Well we had talked about going to LA for the show but had decided not to go...until the day before. In true Em and Nick fashion we bought our tickets at 1:30am the morning of and flew out for the show! One thing is for sure, I can trust Nick to keep me on my toes. It was hands down CRAZINESS! I am going to post more photos and info about the actual event to come.
This is a detail shot of my painting of Bill Murray. I really wanted to portray the playful and sweet qualities that he brings to his characters. I feel like that is one of the reasons he is so endearing. There are references to The Life Aquatic and What About Bob, but the painting is really more about his spirit than anything else. I am really happy with how it turned out.
my painting: The Sailor, mixed media on wood, 15"x30"
Our trip was quick but laid back and relaxing. It was kind of an early birthday for me according to Nick. My sweet, sweet parents watched Jack for us. We had time to go to a great art musuem in LA - LACMA. Which coinsidentally was THE very first real art musuem I had ever been to (when I was 16?). It was just as amazing as I remember. There really is nothing like looking at works of art in person. There are some other great museums out there too, but I want to go see them when I can commit some serious time.
Nick and I getting our snack on.
I'm playing it cool on the outside, but on the inside - uncontrolled evil giggling...hehhehheehhee
2 comments:
Awesomeness! I read the LA times article and thought about writing into the editor to tell him he spelled your name wrong! I was kinda angry. Anyway, the show looked like tons of fun. Congrats on selling the painting. I am glad you went to California. Sounds like a good time.
P.S. You're pretty.
I love that painting Em!!! Seriously love it! You guys are nuts for such a short notice trip...I stress so bad over trips I am not sure how I would handle last minute like that. I think your hubby looks kind of Minnesotan Mountain manish with that beard lol! But you look so Model-esque!!!! Seriously!!! And that little guy of years will one day break many hearts!
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