Next Sunday, I'll be here:on the 13th. It is the only fair I'm doing out and about this holiday season and it's a small and sweet one here in Brooklyn. Organized by the lovely Erin from Sodafine. Come by for to soak up and snag some handmade goodness, stay for the dancing. I'd love to see you there! If in Paris tomorrow or on the 13th (I know, I wish too!), I'm sure you'll have a great time visiting the Supervente Market! Congrats Mathyld for putting together such a great event and good luck friends! and pumpkin whoopie pies, homemade here today! these are heavy guys, maybe swing by tonight and take some off our hands?
Many things are in the works for a etsy shop update scheduled for Monday, December 7. I'll be posting photos in between now and then. Sewing lots means loads o npr, internet TV watching and instant Netflix viewing while wearing huge head phones (I love huge cushy headphones!) Often interrupted, it sometimes takes ridiculously long to get through one thing though. I just finished the documentary, Keep the River on Your Right: A Modern Cannibal Tale. Tobias Schneebaum's story of his travels in Peru and Papua, Western New Guinea are super interesting but I was sincerely touched by his honest and gentle temperament most of all. I recommend watching it.
I should too let you know that I've found seventh graders can quickly rebel and grow riotous when making paper mache animals. Really guys this should be fun.... and announce I'll be having a very special guest here sharing their holiday gift finds early next week. no, not Bruce... hmm that list would be full of empty water bottles, venison and sweet potato treats, a cat to chase and perhaps an ear to nibble or two.
S and I went a couple of weeks ago to see Mike Kelley's commissioned work for Performa 09 in a gymnasium like basement space at the Judson Church, here in NYC. The music, co-written by Scott Benzel, Shawn's friend and collaborator in his band Soulo, was amazing. Two complete ensembles were set facing each other at opposite ends of the space, respondant, concurring, clashing. So layered and loud, I can't really say it any better than Roberta Smith from the New York Times "They crashed and churned through rock and roll, heavy metal, and music that conjured up films noirs, horror movies, game shows, bowling alleys and even the avant-garde." The live performances were based on Mike Kelley's earlier works that recreated old found yearbook photos in his show "Day is Done". Tall ladders, naked stagehands, girls playing basketball, so fun and entertaining, I wish you all were there with me to see it. Found these videos online, hardly the same but...
Act 6: The Offer
Act 11: Horse Dance of the False Virgin
I've pretty much loved Mike Kelley since seeing his work like this below in my art school days. More Love Hours Than Can Ever Be Repaid, 1987 Oh man, check out his Little Friend *here* Ha, the description (from the ooga booga website) : Mike Kelley Little Friend toy Huggable talking plush toy friend created by artist Mike Kelley, produced in Hong Kong by PAM & Medicom. This pillow-sized toy is covered in blue plush and speaks twenty different phrases in random order when you squeeze it...eg. "Hurt Me, I Don't Mind!" and "Do You Really Love Me?" Plush toy with plastic eyes, felt hands & feet; 480 mm tall; talking voice w/ 20 phrases; in color cardboard box; first edition of 800.
Truly foxy! I can't really even believe this photostream I stumbled upon at flickr. I say internet run to Rob Lee's Freddy the Fox set! The photos span about a year of porch visits from this little guy/girl. just beautiful, unreal!
** both are spoken for now! ** one left: this is the fox available for my blog/flickr viewer Cyber Monday special, if you'd like to pre reserve this guy you will save 20%. For just today, your price will be $68 and your fox will come wrapped with a gift tag print of mine. Please email me to reserve nicole@astulabee.com
Oh! and I should say just 4 custom woodlanders orders left. You can find the listing here: tricky business trying to keep up the business side of things, I'd say. I think I'm still a bit drunk off turkey!
working away on these foxes and they should arrive in my shop tomorrow. As a super blog/flickr reader Cyber Monday special, if you'd like to pre reserve one of these guys (who will wind up a more detailed version of this below) you will save 20% off the regular price of $85, your price will be 68 and your fox will come wrapped with a gift tag print of mine. Email me at nicole@astulabee.com to reserve. Otherwise... 10% off all in shop until Midnight tonight.
Oh, so nice and in such excellent company! Lovely Mathyld alerted me to this today: But also ... whoops! My woodlander is credited to reform school. You can find a select special few there :) and I'm also offering 6 woodland creatures to order, through my etsy shop this holiday season.
Hello fancy! Utilizing carefully selected materials, each woodland creature I make is unique and thoughtfully created with lots of hand stitching and special details. They make special keepsakes or heirloom toys for little ones and are equally enjoyed as soft sculpture for adults. Your woodland creature will be one of a kind, created upon ordering and shipped in time for the holidays if you order before December 9th. Upon purchasing please specify if you'd like a girl or boy, silk fancy or wintry wool wool style. You can find the custom listing here in my etsy shop. Feel free to contact me with any questions nicole@astulabee.com
on the 13th. It is the only fair I'm doing out and about this holiday season and it's a small and sweet one here in Brooklyn. Organized by the lovely Erin from Sodafine. Come by for to soak up and snag some handmade goodness, stay for the dancing. I'd love to see you there!
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