The C Gallery Opening!!!

The C Gallery opening was last night and it was a huge success! Within 20 minutes of opening I sold one of the Piston People!! Lots of people came to the reception and everyone seemed to like the Piston People. Many were amazed that they were made by a woman. They are going to be at The C Gallery in Los Alamos until May 8. If you have a happen to be in the area stop by and meet them! I was in fine company with Judy Chapel's fabulous Colossal Collages. Such an honor to be there with her. 

 Judy is to my left here.  In the background of the photos you can see her Colossal Collages.  I don't know how she works on canvas so large!

 Chatting with potential buyers.  The woman with the hat was from Russia and was stunned that a woman made the Piston People.  It was very funny to see the reactions from people when they realized that I was the one that created them.

 Jessy (my future daughter in law) and her mother Pam came to support me too!  So nice of them to be there.

 Group hug from Marti and Cathy.  You two rock!

 To my right is Connie Rhodes who owns the gallery and made all of this possible.  Thank you so much Connie.

 With friends Steve and Char Masi.  She is a wonderful fiber artist who spins and sells her own fibers.  You can see her work at www.CharMedFibers.etsy.com.

 The Piston People's debut public appearance.

 This is Sparky and he sold within the first 20 minutes of the doors opening.  A woman's husband fell in love with him and she wanted to get it for his birthday!  Sparky will have a new home when the show closes.

And finally the dress I made for the show.  It is the same pattern as the one I have on at the reception.  This pattern works so well with all kinds of fabrics.  Here it is in rayon and silk.

The Travelers

Meet The Travelers!  This one is The Offering.  All of their bodies are made of a blend of chick wire and polymere clay.  Their upper torsos and polymere clay and from the waist down they are chicken wire.  The Offering features hand dyed silk and cotton.  Her arms are wrapped with cotton and her basket is cotton cording with beads and faux pearls inside.  In her skirting are shells, light bulbs, beads  and sticks.  A silvery button closes her scarf.  Her hair is from a horse mane.  She is making an offering to the gods for safe travel.

 Meet The Seeker.  He has been traveling for a very long time and is covered with Spanish Moss from the oak trees he rests under.  His clothing is hand dyed cotton and he carries a walking stick with a gem on the top.  He will continue traveling until he finds what he seeks.

Meet The Siren.  She sings her songs as she travels to bring people closer to her.  These people help her along the way.  She is dressed with hand dyed cotton and cheese cloth.  Her bustle extends behind her and flows as she travels.

The Piston People will be making their debut appearance at "The C Gallery", 466 Bell Street, Los Alamos, CA on March 16, 2013.  Come and meet them at the reception being held from 5-7:00!!