Museums closed but got to see amazing art anyway. Was invited to “mother dog” studios where I enjoyed Louise’s amazing etchings of moths. Really delightful, iridescent, mystical and sublime (which left me longing for more light in the studio so I could really get a good look at them!) Next was Natalies dear friend and mentor, John Runnels, who works in several mediums (including cigarette butts!) saw early graphite, charcoals as well as newer photos (mostly nudes) assembleges (“when dad died we lost a library” “pamela”) I was especially honored that he shared some of the backstories, inspriations, poetry and captions and I got more than a superficial understanding of his depth and talent. Lastly I saw our common denominator (cigarette butts.) I was delighted to see how he has used them in “smoking chairs,” lights, tables, Tobacco road (houses) frames, brushes (“brushes with death”) and a large (amazing) flag (“ignited states of America”) His next large piece is a bed (with quilt and pillow) for the “Marlborough man” and “Virginia slims” Wonderful!
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