We get by with a little help from our friends

These last few weeks have been all about the chickens. 

... And also, about paints, fabrics, wires, clock parts ... and plenty of five minute epoxy.

I've been creating a new collection of work, especially for Bunny Gunner Gallery's 'All U Can Eat' small works group exhibit, opening in Claremont CA this weekend, 4.4.14. 

The title of this collection is 'We get by with a little help from our friends,' and each work tells a different set of stories within that theme.

'Chariots of Fire' 4x4"

'The Best Defense' 4.5x4.5"

Each small work explores larger truths, concerning the ways that we, as people, depend upon one another, to get by --regardless of our age, station, or situation.

'Out of the Frying Pan' 3.5x7"

I don't know where I would be, if not for all the help and support I've been fortunate enough to receive, over the years; teachers and mentors, colleagues and patrons, family and friends --these fine people make all the difference.  And I am so grateful. 

'Confession' 3.5x4.5"

'Escape Artists' 7x5"

My husband makes costume armor out of foam sheets, and the scraps from his work come in handy (or, help me get by! ) when small, delicate pieces like these are ready to ship:  Each one will travel securely within it's own custom-built case, inside the box. 

Hanging hardware is on; labels are secured, and the pieces are ready to ship!

'All U Can Eat' is a popular exhibit, and many pieces had already flown off the wall by the time we got there ... including a few of my own works!  

By the time we arrived, 'Escape Artists' had already flown the coop!

Sales had been made, all over the gallery --and with good reason!  The work in this exhibit is consistently excellent, year after year.  I'm so grateful for the opportunity to be included in an exhibit like this, with so many skilled and talented artists. 

Another of my pieces sold, while we were at the exhibit!

'Out of the Frying Pan' sold right in front of me!

Evidence of sales was present all over the gallery, in the form of lovely little red sale stickers, and holes in the neat lines of beautiful artworks, still available for sale. 

"One of the great grounds of study for all of the arts is friendship.  Arrive daily without expectation of your friends, only gratitude and understanding." ~John Gielgud

With friend and colleague, artist Lisa Klassen-Barnes, at the 'All U Can Eat' exhibit

To see more photos from the exhibit, please visit Bunny Gunner's photo album of this event on facebook.  

Event photos by Todd Powers
Portfolio photos of artworks by Todd Powers