With the weather in the rest of the country being so horrible lately, I’ve tried not to brag about the local situation.
Well, okay…I admit I bought a six-pack (of pansies) with the Christmas tree. We’re spoiled.
Author: joanwaters
Sculptor and painter, based in Phoenix, Arizona
Ocean Shift
From the new calendar, month of abril /April.
Pen & ink, gouache and pastels on paper, 11 x 14 inches.
Directory Cover Art / 2
My second submission for the Hidden in the Hills Directory cover. I used “Tidepool Mambo”, rotated 90 degrees from its normal hanging position. This sculpture incorporates layers of steel with rust, patinas and some spray enamels, introducing some new, vibrant colors. Much as the studio tour invites visitors to explore the art and the area, the layers of steel create a sense of mystery which also invite the viewer in. (This was not selected for this year’s cover.)
Hidden in the Hills Cover Art
Each year the Sonoran Arts League has a call for art for the Directory cover. It’s been a few years since I’ve submitted. This year, I created a sculpture with this in mind—inspired by the mystery and light of the desert near Cave Creek. “Desert Light Shift” is layers of steel, hand cut and shaped, with patinas and heat coloring. (The work was not selected for the cover.)
Under the canopy
A first glimpse of the steel leaf canopies at the two bus shelters I designed. Located at the SW and NE corners of Chandler Blvd. and Arizona Avenue, these shelters are part of the new bus rapid transit LINK system connecting riders to the light rail. To come: leaf-stamped concrete, translucent roof material lit by fiber optics, leaf and branch fiberglass shade screens and tall sculptures with dynamic fiber optic lighting. TranSystems is the architect; DL Withers general contractor.
Herberger Theater “Play!”
Poster commissioned for the Grand Re-opening Celebration on October 1, 2010
20/20 @Central Gallery
New Sculpture and Painting
inspired by 20 years in the trees and 20 years in the desert
Install date for my show at the @Central Gallery, Burton Barr Central Library in Phoenix.
“Art Works”
The new slogan for the National Endowment for the Arts under its new chairman, Rocco Landesman, who was confirmed Friday. According to yesterday’s New York Times article, “Someone who works in the arts is every bit as gainfully employed as someone who works in an auto plant or a steel mill, ” Mr. Landesman said. “We’re going to make the point till people are tired of hearing it.”
Read the entire article~
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/08/arts/08rocco.html?_r=1&th&emc=th
Summer Spot
Rose leaves
Rose Johnson… Rose!
I was saddened to hear just recently of Rose Johnson’s recent passing, June 1. I did not know Rose personally, but admired the strength of her vision, and commitment to her art. She was part of Phoenix, and Bisbee, before it had an “art scene”. It’s very sad to hear what happened…a senseless incident on the beginning of her new adventure. I admire the strength of her work and commitment…may we all be inspired to do so much better. In honor and respect, my sincere sympathy and gratitude. Thank you, Rose.
A memorial at the Icehouse this coming Saturday, June 20 begins at 10 pm.
Here are some links to more information.
http://charlenemitchell.blogspot.com/2009/06/rose-johnson-bisbee-artist-rest-in.html
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,25579687-2703,00.html
http://www.theicehouseaz.com/AboutIcehouse/calendar.html
Cold-worked steel
Okay…
So, I’ve selected my clip art design, and am ready to blog…wow. This is exciting.
In contrast to blogs about words, this blog will explore the world from a visual perspective.
Joan Waters Blog 