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Holy Fiber Gods folks, February is going to rock, and I’m definitely going to get the most out of the shortest month of the year. Most of the really cool stuff is happening next week, so let’s get to it!
Sweet Soundsuits!
On Tuesday, February 8th, artist Nick Cave is coming to MICA. As his talk is sponsored by the Fiber and Interdisciplinary Sculpture Departments, I’m going to have a chance to have lunch with him on the day of his lecture. My work will accompany other senior fiber work in a slideshow that will be presented during this time. I didn’t win the lottery to have a studio visit with him, but I think the people who did totally deserve it.
Bread and Puppets- All You Need!
The Bread and Puppet Theater is coming through MICA on Friday, February 11th to teach a workshop with the Multi Media Event class as well as the Puppets and Prosthetics class. While I’m not in either of these classes, I was nominated to participate and my interest got me into the workshop! This is the description as was sent to me:
1. Learning how to perform a cantastoria / Becoming familiar with this tradition
2. Developing ‘Kasper’ skits (using large masks to create and perfom short acts)
3. Finding, producing and ‘orchestrating’ sounds using garbage (or may they could bring garbage with them to the workshop)
I am in heaven!
Shows, Shows, Shows
First things first. Many of you know that I did a summer study abroad program in Turkey last year, and I then had to make work in response to my travels. Back in December, I submitted my work to a show that will feature work from all study abroad programs at MICA, and my pieces were accepted. The opening for the show is Friday, February 11th from 5-7 pm in MICA’s Brown Center.
If you’re in Baltimore, come on out to see these guys all close and personal:
Another event that is very dear to my heart is the production of The Vagina Monologues. This year the production highlights women in Haiti, and I feel honored to be delivering the spotlight monologue, a letter from Eve Ensler to activist Myriam Merlet. You can check out MICA’s production Thursday, February 10th and Friday, February 11th at 8pm, and Saturday, February 12th at Midnight. All performances will take place in MICA’s BBOX Theatre. Ticketsare $5 for MICA students and $10 for the general public, available at the school store on Mt. Royal. Limited tickets available at the door.
Finding a Needle in a…
I made an impulsive decision today to apply to the Haystack craft school in Maine. I’m currently deciding what workshop I actually want to take, and convincing people to write letters of recommendation to me (I’m feeling so much love- I have the best support!) in hopes of a full scholarship which I would need to actually attend the program. Wish me luck!