~travel trailers and the disappearing south~

Tomorrow evening, amidst predicted heavy rains, there will be the first French Quarter Artwalk of spring - and I am thrilled because of two artists featured:  Stephanie Nance at LimeBlue and Gordon Nicholson at Corrigan Gallery.

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Now how fun is this - I came to know of Stephanie Nance's work (she's from Austin, TX) because she left a comment here on a post I wrote about silly Airstream distractions.  It seems that Stephanie's studio is a travel trailer, and that she is rather fond of trailer paintings - so how could I resist her work?  The one posted here will be in tomorrow's show - and is an image she emailed me a few days ago.  Of course she also does wonderful botanical paintings - and I'm looking forward to seeing more of those tomorrow evening.  She has a wonderful way with color - they are bright and fun and simple and well, sort of perfect in their own way.  I am thrilled that she shipped some of her work up to Charleston to my friend Jeff's gallery, and I can't wait to see them.

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So - there will be trailer paintings at LimeBlue - and right next door, literally, will be the work of - yes - my architherapist.  Now how fun is that?  I met with him today, and of course forgot to ask for permission to post some of his images here - but you can follow the link above to see some examples of his work.  His work - mostly watercolors I believe - are deeply southern images, images of places long neglected, perhaps forgotten - as mentioned on the website, images of the 'disappearing South' - coupled with text that changes how each piece is viewed based on an individual's interpretation.  I can't wait to see his show - his first he said - and I hope that the rains lessen just for awhile, so that others will come to see his show - and Stephanie's - as well.

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Travel travelers and the disappearing South.  A typical Friday evening in the springtime in Charleston, South Carolina.

Comments

[John B.]

I'm envious. Our Final Friday last week was a bit dull, unfortunately, but Mr. Nicholson's work is really intriguing; and like Ms. Nance, I like the idea of utilitarian art.

Here's hoping the weather cooperates.

[jodi DeLong]

What fun this is! And isn't it a clever idea to use a travel trailer as a studio! I could see doing that, having a secluded spot to make a containable mess. Hmmmmm. Hmmmm. (the wheels are turning.)

[Pam]

John B, fortunately the rain stopped in time for artwalk - I didn't stay long, but enjoyed the two shows that I went to see.

Jodi - you need to find yourself an old Airstream, and make it your studio. It would be perfect (and as someone getting ready to move into an Airstream while her home is being built - I'd like to think of it as being perfect!).