Some Decisions
Home #2
©2008 Lisa Call
10" x 9"
Textile Painting – Fabric handdyed by the artist, cotton batting, cotton thread
Private Collection
The Title and Theme
I announced a few months back that I have another solo show coming up at the Macky in Boulder on the University Campus. I’ve been contemplating what the theme for this show might be and this morning it was obvious that it is to be based on my Home series.
So much of my life this year has been around houses and homes and transformations and it all just fell into place as I transitioned from sleep to wakefullness this morning.
- My recent move and house remodel
- My trip to South Africa and experiencing their houses and homes
- My mom’s upcoming transition in her living situation
- My friends’ stories of their view of house and home
.. all this and more will inform the exhibit.
The title will be What Makes a House a Home?
Action
It feels great to have settle on the theme, next up is to work out how much artwork I need to produce. The sizes, numbers, etc. And then the simple task to make an entire exhibits’ worth of work over the next 4 months.
But first I’ll complete my South African Impressions work. I have papers full of designs (a rare thing for me but I found myself a bit stuck and needed to sketch out my ideas before picking up fabric and scissors) and next weekend I’ll get to work with the fabric.
For the next week I have house guests (and so my daughter is living in my studio – and loving it just a bit too much) and early next week I will be traveling to Kansas to bring my mom back to live near me. Another decision reached.
I’m excited to have her close by and to help her adjust to her new life in Denver, it’s going to be a fabulous time for all of us.
Posted by Lisa in: Art Exhibits
Tagged: home, macky gallery
I really appreciated your blog today! My mom’s health & living situation changed drastically this week, and what that means for the family and for my schedule, is scary. Hearing how you found a title and theme, then wrote out a plan of action for your exhibit, with the fruit of your experiences fueling the creative fire, gave me great hope. Thanks to your words, I’m headed to the studio to “work out” some of the changes in our family and reflect them in my art. Great comfort!
Thanks!
Hi Lisa,
You’re a tower of strength… and inspiration! I wish you every success with your upcoming show and I hope you and your mom will be happier when she’s with you.
Lisa,
So glad that you will have your Mother near you. I know that she will expect you to visit often but you will be able to be her advocate. Your children will get to know your Mother better as will you. Enjoy this time.
Marilyn
Lisa,
I love your new theme, and how it emerged from your life. Have fun with it, and with the sweet transition of having your mom closer to you and your daily life.
The theme of the blog is very inspiring as it gives young generation a food for thought to bring their parents closer to their lives.
Also the painting shown here is good nice. It shows a bit of your capability.