brotherly love

some shots from my recent trip to philly
part 1

Designed by British architect John Haviland, Eastern State Penitentiary was opened in the Fairmount neighborhood of Philadelphia in 1829.   Eastern State was an early model of the Pennsylvania prison system which focused on solitary confinement and penance.   At the time the favored prison method was the Auburn or New York system which employed labor and punishment. The prison's layout is in a hub and spoke style with a watchtower in the center and the different cell blocks radiating out. Eastern State operated until 1971 and now acts as a museum.

Special thanks to Lauren for the awesome behind the scenes tour.

shots from the watchtower at Eastern State Penitentiary

a lithograph of the original building by the P.S. Duval and Co. from 1855

views from a cell block

upcoming events

Just a few events I wanted to post that are happening this weekend at the Ryan James Gallery.   On Friday the 29th there will be a conversation night featuring the topic What to do with a million dollars in a day? Then on Saturday the 30th Speed N Beats a mash up show featuring fine art, design, and music.   Both events run from 6:00 to 8:00.  Hope you can take some time out of you day to support this great local gallery.

this is just to say

im probably better off without you
and maybe you were better with me
but the plums were eaten
and now there is no breakfast

Support Northwest Art!

Grand opening at the Ryan James Gallery in Bellevue, WA tonight Feb 15th from 6-10!   Stop by and support Northwest business and artists.  With over 20 different artists on display I'm sure something will strike your fancy.

Happy Arting!

989 112th Ave NE, #102
Bellevue WA, 98004

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ryan-James-Gallery/209889195796962?fref=ts

Photo courtesy of Ryan Turok

Ryan James Gallery

Its official my work is now at the newly opened Ryan James Gallery in Bellevue, Washington!   If you are in the area stop by, 989 112th Ave NE, in the Elements building, but stay tuned for info about the grand opening in 2013.

a little sneak peak courtesy of Ryan Turok

Night in the Box!

Thursday, November 15th 2012

240 Elm Street, Somerville, MA 02114

Come see and bid on some of my work at Night in the Box, a pop up art auction to benefit graduate scholarships at MassArt!   My piece Blue and Pink Sewn Mosaic is up for auction just waiting for a great home like yours.   Bid in person or online at http://www.paddle8.com/forgood/massart    

Get out there are support MassArt Graduate Students and the artists who love them!!! Door open at 6:30, live auction starts at 7:30.  For tickets and more information check out the link below. http://massartgraduateprograms.org/exhibitionsandevents/nightinthebox.html

Go MassArt!!!

bless this mess

Working hard at making a big old mess at the studio!   Getting ready for next First Thursday, should be set up at the OK Hotel in Pioneer Square.  More details to come so check back and come get your shop on!