On a bitterly cold day in February of 2013, I had the pleasure of meeting Krisitin Congdon at the Iowa State Museum in Des Moines, Iowa. She was accompanied by Teresa Hollingsworth, my friend and co-curator of the show on view at the museum, The Sum of Many Parts, after it's year-long tour throughout China. The exhibit had taken Teresa and me, along with four others, to Shanghai only a year earlier. Teresa had mentioned my work to author Kristin Congdon, who later chose me, along with 3 other artists, for ethnographic chapters in her book, The Making of An Artist: Desire, Courage, and Commitment . My chapter is featured as part of Congdon's exploration of commitment as it plays out in the lives of various artists, and is based on her in-depth interview with me in my Iowa City studio. The book is a delightful and informative read. It gave me welcome insight into the personal lives and struggles of some of my favorite artists. Congdon'...
I was introduced to your work at Pinterest this morning and posted about it on my little blog right away (casiinhadechocolate@blogspot.com). Of course I am one more to say you do an extraordinary job. Came to visit your blog and see you and your brother are attracted by Rio de Janeiro, my home town. As a Brazilian I thank you for having mentioned it on your blog and posted the video. Congratulations on your beautiful work of art. Visit me at Pinterest (http://pinterest.com/beatrizsr/earth-is-home-rio-is-playground/) to see a few pictures of Rio de Janeiro. Come down soon.
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Thank you! How lovely and awe-inspiring that we can be connected...
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