capturing friends in new art

This is part of an on-going art project by Axelle Kieffer.
Thanks to my dear Peace Rogue, Joe Guy, I had found out about the work in January. I then examined my closets and dresser for garments which were monochromatic; specifically, they had to be totally black or totally white.
I selected six pieces, most with special significance to me and gave them to her, explaining their importance.
That was only two months ago and she has already incorporated them into her work!

The knobby white sweater,
here serving as a
foot-like structure,
was one I'd had
for so many years
that I don't even recall
how it came into my life.
It was one of my favorites
during cold days,
even though
it had stretched
and was
far too large for me.

The ruffle-bottomed,
drawstring-waisted,
pleated white cotton skirt,
to the left in this shot,
was mine, too.
I had purchased it
for the 2002 Mediterranean cruise
which was the tenth anniversary trip
for my husband and I.
Good memories!

The foot of the first leg
may well be the twin
of that white skirt,
also bought for that
cruise to Italy
and France and Malta.
Such good memories!
The "knee" appears to be
the lacy black bra
that I wore for the
2007 New Year's Eve gala,
after our divorce.
Good, but different,
memories for that one.



As for the white trouser socks and the black stockings I donated, I'll have to ask her for their locations.
Are you perhaps thinking it's too late to help her?
Just so you know, she told me "I hope local people will participate and give used clothes so the installation can grow."
Well, you heard her!
You, too, can be part of the local art scene!
All you have to do is contact her.

joining forces with the mighty 8th

I've recently joined a new meetup group, this one consisting of folks near my own age.
Born in the 50's and 60's is its name and diversity of events is its game!
(smile)
Today, we explored the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force in Pooler.
If you want to go, that's the only location in the United States.
There are others around the world, but little ol' Pooler (where it's cooler!) has the only one on this soil.
Well worth the trip, I assure you!

Here I am in the Memorial Garden, pointing to my stepdad's brick.
(My friend Jackie is to the side of the wall; I'm in the blue shirt.)
In his honor, and in celebration of my upcoming 59-for-the-first-time birthday, I joined the museum today.
Long may it continue!
See you again soon, Frank!
(smile)

supporting the arts!

I am, again, renewing my membership for the Telfair Museum family.
Really and truly, I'm doing so because I so love the Jepson Center - so light and airy!
And those marvelous, wide, marble steps to the upper floors - grandiose!
Plus, I do so enjoy hanging out with The Bird Girl!
That's not to say I don't also enjoy the Telfair Academy of Arts & Sciences, of course.
I've been visiting it since I was a girl!
I especially am fond of the statuary out front.
As for the Owens-Thomas House, I don't go there often, mostly because the exhibits there are fairly static.
But when company comes to town, that classic place is definitely on the list!
The best part of all?
My membership gets me admitted to all three!
Plus, I receive several passes for friends, so they can enjoy all of it, too.
Not that one would necessarily require a pass to gain free entry to all available inside those doors.
Au contraire, mon frere!
Once a month, for the Free Family Days, the doors are opened for all comers to enjoy the new exhibits and old favorites, learn new crafts and hear new tunes, play high-tech games or low-tech style.
What a boon to the Hostess City of the South...
and my little membership helps make that happen.
(smile)