While sorting to leave for Seattle I came across my notes from the Boise Art Museum. Although disappointed that theirs was not part of the N. American Museum reciprocal (I had to pay) the let down was fleeting upon viewing their permanant collection and “Shoe Show.” In the permanant collection I enjoyed 3 very special pieces: a porcelin by Chris Antemann “Domestic Balance” “Red Willow Fall” by Katy Stone (acrylic on mylar) and a whimsical kiln cast glass/raku ballerina (entitled “thank Goodness.”) “Shoe Show” was a well rounded collection addressing this accessory in a variety of treatments. Serious: “Tolerance” (my favorite) was finely crafted and sewn pieces of grapefruit peel and cantalope rind. Omar Angel’s “til death do us part” (bandsaw blades/ bows on wedding shoes) beaded: “babe rainbow skates” (Tom Wegman)and “Sweet heart shoes” Cindy Wrobel, Oragami “pursuit of happiness” (Marguerite Belkin) humorous “ottoman empire” by Rebecca Tracey (a collection of footed ottomans) “fancy finwear” (M.L. Van Nice) sculptural assemblages “Sole protector” (Mahakala protector made of black shoes) by Willie cole, “Shoe Wheel” by Nina Fletcher and Judy Haberl’s “Baby Opera” (comprised of 416 bronzed baby shoes with soundtrack) as well as notable jewelry entries: S/S Barbie shoe bracelett entitled “if the shoe fits”(Margaux Lange) and James Thurman’s “trophy” “Lothario’s neckalce.” Emerged from show to find staff excitedly clamoring around Bug. I appreciated the warm welcome, helpful staff, and will definitely make a point to see more of their city center and enjoy their “green belt” if ever in Boise again!
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