'Before and After the Party'

I mentioned previously that I am in an artist collective. It is called the Blue Scarf Collective.
Our inaugural event 'Breaking the Static' happened this past Friday in an abandoned Blockbuster in South Orange, NJ. There is a lot to say about the art collective and this show and I want to give it proper time so I will have to sit down and write about that more properly soon.

If you happen to follow me on Facebook which I just joined about a year ago you can learn more about us and follow us there but, I do promise to come back and talk more about it.

I thought it might be fun to share each piece I made that was selected for the show in it's own post.
So, today I am sharing "Before and After the Party'

*Sherry Beth Sacks, 'Stockholm Solo' can be seen in the background.

The show will also run one more weekend
10/28 6-10 PM
10/29-10/31 10-6

NYS Sheep and Wool Festival

                           

 Alway a fun time at the NYS Sheep and Wool Festival. Photos take on 10/16.

*So much to catch up on here. Please bear with me. ;)

apple and pumpkin picking

 Apple and Pumpkin picking at Melick's on 10/2/16. 8 and 10 years old. Our yearly tradition.

on grove interview

Interview with me today!

https://ongrove.com/2016/09/29/artist-interview-nancy-cook-blue-scarf-collective/

vertical garden wall

 I am building a 4 x 5 foot garden wall for the art exhibit. Lots of succulents, moss and vines. It's been a interesting and fun experience. I painted chair rail this week bronze to make a frame for it. The next challenge will be finding or building something to keep it upright. I work on this everyday in the Quonset- a greenhouse behind Town Hall. Being a member of our garden club allowed me this privilege to work there. I'm excited to show this piece and I think it would be an amazing piece  (quite the showstopper) in a  store, corporation or restaurant.

Breaking the Static

Exciting things are happening! Over the summer I was asked to join a feminist art collective that is just starting up. In the first few months we are already putting together our first exhibit! I've been working away on exciting pieces some of which you have seen (the fiber arts) as well as some garden installations! I've been devoting countless hours to this over the past few months. It's very exciting! Also, I'm going to DJ on opening night- yes, you read that correctly!

for the love of nani IRO

Finished the quilt I started earlier this summer. A selection of Nani IRO prints and muslin hand quilted with embroidery thread.