2017’s first GALETTE, ART! In GV, will be a deep-dive into the concentrated focus of the artist. 10 searing visions, 20 hands in concert directing Shazaammm! So many years of expression experience will all come together for 2 ½ days of intense joy in the design and creation of a trellis for the elements. Welding is sewing with fire. Materials, a palette, tools and vision. And lots of food. Sustained creative energy burns a lot of calories. Transforming junk metal into an arresting permanent visionary piece of art. Re-cycling shapes and intent celebrating the intrinsic properties of metal—flexibility, stamina, oxidation, strength, line weight, mass, utility and fantasy. Did I mention food?
As the weekend approaches, let us begin to bring our artistic vision(s) and idea(ls) to the forefront of our minds. We have all signed up for this galette – surely not just for the food or scenery – but for the opportunity to practice art-making as a family. Some questions to ask yourself as you peruse the photos our host has shared:
- What is art? To me?
- Why is art important OR what is the value of art?
- What do I do in my life that I don’t call art but actually is?
- How can be artistic with our food when we’re there?
- What role do family / love / other people play in art making?
- What’s your favorite color?
- What are you doing? What are you really doing?
- What are you hoping to play with?
- What other art, besides cooking, welding, and glass, can we do while we’re together?
