Artist Statement for portrait series in progress; first group of portraits created in 2014: Craft in Time: A Celebration of Essential Labor A group art show highlighting work in a variety of creative mediums. , Artists: Jenine Bressner, Priscilla Carrion, Ian Cozzens, Suzy Gonzalez, Corey Grayhorse, Hilary Jones, Cheryl Kaminsky, Yvette Koch, Jaime Lowe, Reba Mitchell, Sakiko Mori, Kartina Richardson, Shey Rivera,Continue reading “Craft In Time”
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Reba Mitchell Portrait
This is a portrait of Reba Mitchell. It’s carved in linoleum and hand printed. Reba is an incredible vocalist and performer. Here she is pictured working in her home studio. 2014.
Tatyana Portrait Print
This is a portrait of Tatyana Yanishevsky, an incredible fiber artist who lives in Providence, RI. Here she is pictured knitting alongside a few of her large scale knit pieces. 2014.
Sheyla
This is a portrait of my friend Shey Rivera Ríos. Shey is an incredibly talented writer and performance artist, pictured here in their studio next to a banana plant from their parents’ home in Puerto Rico. This is a linoleum block carving prior to being printed. It’s part of a portrait series of Rhode IslandContinue reading “Sheyla”
Yvette Koch
This is a portrait of my friend Yvette. She’s an incredibly talented Doctor of Acupuncture. She is pictured here performing a cupping treatment with her patient Muffy. This is a linoleum block print, printed on mulberry paper. It’s part of a portrait series of Rhode Island people who are inspiring to me. This was carvedContinue reading “Yvette Koch”
Kartina
This is a portrait of my friend Kartina. She’s an incredibly talented writer and film director. She is pictured here working in her studio. Here is Kartina’s website. This is a linoleum block printed on mulberry paper. It’s part of a portrait series of Rhode Island people who are inspiring to me. This was carvedContinue reading “Kartina”
Hilary
This is a portrait of my friend Hilary. She’s an incredibly talented guitarist and for a decade was the Executive Director of Girls Rock! RI. Currently Hilary has a podcast called Mid-Riff Podcast. Her website is here. She is pictured here shredding with the values of the organization flowing in arrows out of the speaker.Continue reading “Hilary”
Ian
This is a portrait of my printmaker friend Ian. He is pictured here mixing inks for a screen-print. His eye for color is impeccable. His website is here. This is a linoleum block carving printed on mulberry paper. It’s part of a portrait series of Rhode Island people who are inspiring to me called “CraftContinue reading “Ian”
Cheryl
This is a portrait of my friend Cheryl planting a kale baby. She is one of the most knowledgeable gardeners I know and continues to dazzle me. This is a linoleum block printed on mulberry paper. It is part of a portrait series of Rhode Island people who inspire me called “Craft in Time.” ThisContinue reading “Cheryl”
Priscilla
This is a portrait of my friend Priscilla embroidering. She is a master quilter, artist, and pattern maker. Her website is here. It’s a picture of the linoleum block print on mulberry paper. It’s part of a series of portraits of Rhode Island people who are inspiring to me. This image was carved in 2014Continue reading “Priscilla”