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ARTIST of the DAY: Tilleke Schwarz

visual POETRY

I appreciate a puzzle. And, I truly appreciate an artist that trusts me to figure it out for myself. Today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, textile artist Tilleke Schwarz leaves gaps allowing the viewer to fill in incomplete narratives and stories, never presuming to spoon feed the entirety of the message.  A gift. Thank you. (continues below)

Playground (left) & a detail view (right) by textile artist Tilleke Schwarz
Playground (left) & a detail view (right) by textile artist Tilleke Schwarz

Daily life, mass media, traditional samplers and cats are major sources of inspiration. The result is a mixture of content, graphic quality and fooling around. The work can be understood as a kind of visual poetry. Every work contains narrative elements. Not really complete stories, with a beginning, a storyline, and an end. On the contrary, the viewer is invited to decipher connections or to create them. ” — Tilleke Schwarz

Enjoy more work by Tilleke Schwarz!

ARTIST of the Day: Helen Green

a legend LOST

David Bowie influenced so much of the world — music, fashion, design.  He died Sunday after a long battle with cancer.  Today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Helen Green may have captured his sense of life and change and joy the best.  Thanks, Helen, for the bright spot in a dark day.

Fabulous Bowie by Illustrator Helen Green
Fabulous Bowie by Illustrator Helen Green

“It’s become somewhat of a tradition for me to create something to celebrate David Bowie’s birthday – a little token of appreciation for someone that has inspired me so much over the years.” — Helen Green

Enjoy more work by Helen Green!

CALL for ENTRIES: Culture

Learn more about the Culture exhibit from the Darkroom Gallery!CRUCIFEROUS
gold

I struggle with the debate over the cost of healthy food vs. fast food.  I struggle with the idea that there are food snobs out there that believe that “healthy food is expensive” is an excuse, instead of a reason.  Healthy food IS expensive. Cauliflower, a relatively unsexy vegetable, is currently $6 a head at the grocery.  Six dollars.  That is insane.  Asparagus, sure, but cauliflower? Really.  And cost aside, there really are places in this country where access to fresh food is limited by availability, transportation & a lack of knowledge or ability to prepare it if it were accessible.  So, instead of clever memes, can we just take a moment to talk about a culture that ignores hunger because it “doesn’t affect me”?  Do you have to have something to say about the culture outside your window? This Call is the perfect opportunity to let your work speak…

Check out this Call for Entries from Darkroom Gallery (Essex Junction, VT) for Culture. $24 entry. We’re proud our readers have been both shown & awarded at Darkroom. I cannot wait to see this exhibit…

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Learn more about the Culture exhibit from the Darkroom Gallery!CALL for ENTRIES:
Culture

“Culture: a word with many shades of meaning and numerous subtle connotations. To the anthropologist, culture defines the social, behavioral, material, and spiritual characteristics of distinct groups of people such as tribes, ethnic groups, and nations, as well as subgroups within those larger entities.” –darkroomgallery.com

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists 18+

MEDIA: Photography documenting moments of the human condition.

Learn more about the Culture exhibit from the Darkroom Gallery!DEADLINE: January 27, 2016

NOTIFICATION: February 4, 2016

ENTRY FEE: 4 for $24 (online)/$29 (email)

JUROR: Peter Turnley is renown for his photography of the realities of the human condition. His photographs have been featured on the cover of Newsweek 43 times and are published frequently in the world’s most prestigious publications. He has worked in over 90 countries and has witnessed most major stories of international geo-political and historic significance in the last thirty years. His photographs draw attention to the plight of those who suffer great hardships or injustice. He also affirms with his vision the many aspects of life that are beautiful, poetic, just, and inspirational.

Learn more about the H2O show from the Darkroom Gallery!A graduate of the University of Michigan, the Sorbonne of Paris, and the Institut d’Etudes Politiques of Paris, Turnley has received Honorary Doctorate degrees from the New School of Social Research in New York and St. Francis College of Indiana. He received a Nieman Fellowship from Harvard for the academic year 2000-2001.

Peter Turnley also teaches photography workshops on street photography and the photo-essay in Paris, Cuba, New York, Mumbai, Venice, Sicily & Lisbon.  He presently lives in both New York & Paris, and has previously published six books of his work.

AWARDS: Selected entries are included in a full color exhibit catalog & gallery exhibit. Plus: Juror’s Choice: 30×48″ image banner; People’s Choice – a free future entry; Honorable Mentions receive free exhibition catalogs and free entry in a future exhibition.

SALES: Free matting & framing of accepted entries (standard sizes). For commission details, go to the bottom of the Submissions page!

*Editor’s Note: Please be sure to remember that it IS important to let Darkroom Gallery know you found their Call on artandartdeadlines.com. The hard-working folks at the Darkroom Gallery are friends & sponsors of AAAD, and we always want them to know they have our support…

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

Learn more about the Seities & Selves show from the Darkroom Gallery!

 

ARTIST of the DAY: Jani Leinonen

results REPORTED

A friend recently boasted on social media of her successful year of NOT shopping at Wal-mart, her 2015 resolution.  I am proud of her.  I hate resolutions, as I frequently mention, that imply that I should be less (physically) or spend more (as a consumer) or be more (insert anything superficial).  But what if we all chose to do one small thing to become the person WE want to be?

Many years ago, I vowed never to spend another dollar at McDonald’s. I believe their food is toxic, and the treatment of employees is abysmal.  Why would I support any company whose business model involves killing me slowly?  Their recent efforts to change the public perception of McDonald’s are no better than saying “I’m sorry you feel that way” instead of “I am sorry.”  I am bombarded with warnings from other bloggers and even a few readers about how I should be careful not to burn bridges with my opinions. Hmmph. Clearly today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Jani Leinonen, creates with an open heart & mind.  So shall I.

McJesus (left) and McBuddha (right) by Jani Leinonen!
McJesus (left) and McBuddha (right) by Jani Leinonen

“Art is a lie that reveals the truth. And the truth is that we are allowed to think about alternatives. Conflicts keep spreading, social and economical differences keep widening, and our ecosystem is on the verge of breakdown. If the taboo is broken, we do not live in the best possible world. So, we know what we do not want. But what do we want?” — Jani Leinonen

Enjoy more irreverence complements of Jani Leinonen!

CALL for ENTRIES: Garden Party

Learn more about the Garden Party exhibit from the Fine Line Creative Arts Center!a spring
APPETIZER

I wore flip flops on Christmas day because it was just that warm.  Then I got cocky and bought strawberries as if it were really Spring and I needed a treat for an upcoming garden party.  Ummhmm. The little red boulders the grocer sold me as strawberries had about as much flavor as, well, what I imagine boulders might taste like.  But this next Call is a REAL garden party.  Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from the Fine Line Creative Arts Center (St. Charles, IL) for Garden Party at the Kavanagh Gallery.  This theme could be just the inspiration to hang on to the promise of Spring. Take a look…

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Learn more about the Garden Party exhibit from the Fine Line Creative Arts Center!CALL for ENTRIES:
Garden Party

 

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists living & working in the U.S.

MEDIA: Open to all media. Pieces should evoke the feeling or be reminiscent of a party in the garden.

DEADLINE: January 11, 2016 *MUST BE MAILED SO DON’T DELAY

NOTIFICATION:  January 30, 2016

ENTRY FEE: $30 for up to 5 ($25 for members)

AWARDS: There will be a Best of Show award as well as a non-monetary People’s Choice Award, chosen by popular vote of the attendees of the show.

SALES: The gallery will retain a 30% commission on all sales.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

Learn more about the Garden Party exhibit from the Fine Line Creative Arts Center!

ARTIST of the DAY: Fenella Elms

deep BREATHS

I met the talented James Dickey, the author of  the book Deliverance, many years ago. As I drove through the rural south today in search of the perfect patch upon which to grow the rest of my life, I felt the feral nature that must have inspired so much of the desperation with which the book reeks.  When my flight instinct kicks in, I need only look up to the trees to see the topmost tiny branches swaying in the biting cold air to find my calm again.  The work of today’s Artist of the Day, Fenella Elms, gives me that same sense of order in the disorder.  Calm in the chaos.

White Flow by Fenella Elms, individually-made beads on porcelain, attached with slip
White Flow by Fenella Elms, individually-made, ceramic beads on porcelain, attached with slip

“Aspects of my past career in mental health continue to influence my work with clay: the subconscious approach, a sense of rhythm, attention to detail and difference. I don’t seek to put my experiences into the clay, but marvel at how they emerge.” Fenella Elms

Enjoy the calming forms of Fenella Elms!

CALL for ENTRIES: Storytelling

Learn more about the Storytelling exhibit from LA Photo Curator!FOOD
for the ages

The story of my life could easily be told with my culinary history:  the half-eaten worm that immediately proceeded my speaking in complete sentences (gross, but true), the cheese dogs of my youth (nicknamed angels riding horseback), the short-lived teenage infatuation with fast food, the pasta love fest of my twenties, and the ongoing efforts to repair all the damage done now that I know better, ha.  This next Call wants to hear your stories, but again, the food references are merely optional.  No artist statements required this time…

Check out this Call for Entries from L.A. Photo Curator for the Storytelling exhibit. $20 entry, no shipping & a portion of the entry fees goes to a great charity. Take a look…

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Learn more about the Storytelling exhibit from LA Photo Curator!CALL for ENTRIES:
Storytelling

 

“We are looking for photographers with the ability to tell a compelling visual narrative through fine art photography. Stories could be told based on landscapes, and do not have to be portraits. Any kind of photo process (digital, analog, alternative) is welcome.” –from laphotocurator.com

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists

MEDIA: Photography

DEADLINE: January 19, 2016

EXHIBITION: February 1-28, 2016

ENTRY FEE: $20 for up to 2

CURATOR: Carolyn Hampton is a Southern California fine art photographer who creates surreal, dreamlike images based on childhood memories, rituals, nightmares, and fantasies. She is currently working on a narrative portrait series entitled “Constructed Fairytales”. Hampton’s award-winning work has been exhibited in galleries, museums and art festivals worldwide, and is held in many private collections, including those of Jock Sturges, Kim & Gina Weston, and the Center for Fine Art Photography.  Her images have been published in books and on dust jackets, on album covers, and in newspapers, magazines, and popular blogs.  Hampton is represented by the Duncan Miller Gallery.

AWARDS: Winner receives review by curator plus online exhibition (front page of site for a month, then archived).  Winner also receives Q&A making a substantial PR piece for the photographer. A percentage of artist fees will go Hampton’s charity: Children’s Institute, Inc.  There is a 2nd place winner & 3 honorable mentions which will show their bio and images archived on the site.

SALES: All sales are conducted between the artist & buyer. L.A. Photo Curator does not handle any part of sales. There is no commission.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

Learn more about the Storytelling exhibit from LA Photo Curator!

ARTIST of the DAY: Laird Bindrim

simply BEAUTIFUL

Minimalism has so many faces. Some would have you believe it to be stark and cold and gray.  I find it comforting.  I disagree that minimalism must always be bare.  Even intricate design can be simple and clean and appreciable for their design.   Today’s Artist of the Day, Laird Bindrim, shows such beautiful restraint. Such beauty in simply waiting for the unfolding.

U-Totem by photographer Laird Bindrim
U-Totem by photographer Laird Bindrim

“Photography as a medium is immediate. The “taking” of a photograph is measured in fractions of a second.  An art form, that has the unique ability to show us a singular moment.  In this image, the person talking on the phone, my good friend, is calling home to his mother to let her know he’s arrived safely.  Albeit, three thousand miles away from her.  This was the view from the car where I waited and watched patiently as he consoled her.” Laird Bindrim

Delight in more beauty by
photographer
Laird Bindrim!

ARTIST of the DAY: David Marinos

never ALONE

One of the joys of editing AAAD is the artists that I meet. Some seek advice or publication, but most often, they seek connection.  Creativity is often isolating, but all of you have taught me that an art community is where and what and who you make it. Today’s Artist of the Day, David Marinos, will be 18 years old tomorrow.  My birthday wish for David is that he not know artistic isolation although his work already displays an understanding.

Vision and Absent Light by David Marinos
Vision (left) and Absent Light (right) by David Marinos

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“No one knows what life is and all these meaningless quotes aren’t helping.”David Marinos

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Discover more from David Marinos!

CALL for ENTRIES: Intimate Treasures

Learn more about the Intimate Treasures show from the Textile Arts Factory!salty or
SWEET

As much as I love stuffed grape leaves & feta, my first thoughts of Greece are of figs.  My husband makes a mean pastitsio, but I will still take yogurt with honey & figs any day of the week.  This Call is another sweet treat from the Mediterranean.  If you are looking for an international show, this could be a golden opportunity…

Check out this Call for Entries from Textile Arts Factory (Greece) for Intimate Treasures, a textile, fiber & jewelry exhibit.  With approx. 40 days between notification & delivery, reasonable shipping rates are available for this international opportunity.  Take a look..

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Learn more about the Intimate Treasures show from the Textile Arts Factory!CALL for ENTRIES:
Intimate Treasures

 

ELIGIBILITY:  Open to all artists 18+

MEDIA:  Accepted techniques include, but are not limited to: weaving, lace, knitting, crochet, embroidery, dyeing, patchwork, sewing, felt, braiding & knotting. Experimental techniques are also welcome. Combinations of different materials are accepted; however the main material should be textile and/or fibers, synthetic or natural.

DEADLINE:  January 15, 2016

NOTIFICATION:  January 20, 2016

ENTRY FEE:  $15 for up to 3

JUROR:  A jury of acclaimed artists & designers will decide which entries will be showcased.

SALES: Textile Arts Factory will retain a 30% commission of all sales.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

Learn more about the Intimate Treasures show from the Textile Arts Factory!