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This is a series of images showing a cabin, which I made out of a found whiskey box and cut paper, being opened.
There is a whole story that is told through the assembling of this scene which is explained in depth here:
A Vivian Girl Gets the Blues 2009
Cut paper on birch panel.
Part of the "Ways of Seeing" show at Black Rat Press.
In and around the masonry and interesting concrete structures at Central High, playing on the playground during the school walk-a-thon.
(Photo by Erin.)
“The friendship:
With a high school friend,
my alter ego,
... always daring to do what I was too inhibited to do,
which is why I enjoyed her company.”
~ Amy Wilson ~
Do we all have an alter ego? I've never really thought about it until I played with this image tonight and came up with this reflective piece! It all began with a quick night shot of the fall ferns in our front yard! Today we were in an art gallery and I saw a similar painting but with camouflaged turtles!
Decided to upload my ferns and play for awhile!
Some say The Beatles made use of alter egos while performing "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club" to alter their egos and free themselves in order to have fun!
Well, all I really wanted to accomplish was to wish everyone a HAPPY OCTOBER FIRST
and, of course to HAVE FUN!
note: if you click on "L" the effect is even more spooky with the cross in the background!
"The friendship: With a high school friend, my alter ego, ... always daring to do what I was too inhibited to do, which is why I enjoyed her company.” ~ Amy Wilson ~
“There is a thin line that separates laughter and pain, comedy and tragedy, humor and hurt.” ~ Erma Bombeck ~
“I've exercised with women so thin that buzzards followed them to their cars.”
~ Erma Bombeck ~
“Would that there were an award for people who come to understand the concept of enough. Good enough. Successful enough. Thin enough. Rich enough. Socially responsible enough. When you have self-respect, you have enough.”
~ Gail Sheehy ~
When in doubt, make a fool of yourself. There is a microscopically thin line between being brilliantly creative and acting like the most gigantic idiot on earth. So what the hell, leap.”
~ Cynthia Heimel ~
“A person will sometimes devote all his life to the development of one part of his body
- the wishbone.” ~ anon ~
“The sovereign invigorator of the body is exercise, and of all the exercises walking is the best.” ~ Thomas Jefferson ~
[Photo by Erin Wilson]
DITA Dancer Hannah Sullivan Ferianc takes a turn in the red dress - the transition piece in the time-based art work "Angle of Repose," created by Dance in the Annex (DITA). There are four live exhibition times for "Angle of Repose," an ArtPrize 2013 juror-selected "Short List" nominee, at SiTE:LAB (54 Jefferson Ave.) The diverse, multimedia-enhanced modern dance experience was created and curated by DITA Artistic Director and founder, Amy Wilson.
Live exhibit times are available at the link below. During non-live public times, an original "Angle of Repose" dance-on-camera film projects on the ramp where the artists dance during live times.
Held at West Elm in conjunction with the publication of Bringing Nature Home by Ngoc Minh Ngo, Nicolette Owen and Amy Wilson.
Dance in the Annex (DITA) images released January 2014 from "Angle of Repose," backstage (upstairs) at SiTE:LAB - where DITA Artistic Director Amy Wilson puts on the red skirt - the dancer wearing the skirt would then go through the main hall, and into the installation space, onto the ramp. And the time-based, modern dance DITA exhibition would begin. DITA next performs at TRIP THE LIGHT (May 2014) at Wealthy Theatre.
text reads:
I thought about things that were beautiful
because of what seemed like
evolutionary necessity
on which their survival hinged.
I wondered what other purpose these creatures served other than to mesmerize and delight us.
January 20, 2012 www.wealthyorphans.com
Wealthy Orphans, in collaboration with Dance In The Annex, perform at Division Avenue Arts Collective (DAAC) in Grand Rapids, MI.
Musicians:
Rick Beerhorst
Michael Schaeffer
DJ Viernes
Adam Thompson
Dancers:
Marlee Grace
Amy Wilson
Cameras:
Michael Cook
Seth Thompson
Audio:
Michael Cook
Editing:
Seth Thompson
Watch this video on Vimeo. Video created by Seth Thompson.
Dance in the Annex (DITA) images released January 2014 from "Angle of Repose," backstage (upstairs) at SiTE:LAB - where DITA Artistic Director Amy Wilson puts on the red skirt - the dancer wearing the skirt would then go through the main hall, and into the installation space, onto the ramp. And the time-based, modern dance DITA exhibition would begin. DITA next performs at TRIP THE LIGHT (May 2014) at Wealthy Theatre.
In and around the masonry and interesting concrete structures at Central High, playing on the playground during the school walk-a-thon.
(Photo by Erin.)
Dance in the Annex (DITA) images released January 2014 from "Angle of Repose," backstage (upstairs) at SiTE:LAB - where DITA Artistic Director Amy Wilson puts on the red skirt - the dancer wearing the skirt would then go through the main hall, and into the installation space, onto the ramp. And the time-based, modern dance DITA exhibition would begin. DITA next performs at TRIP THE LIGHT (May 2014) at Wealthy Theatre.
DITA Dancer Lisa Fogle Sachs takes her turn with The Dress, created by a local seamstress using locally acquired parachute material - The Dress serves as a transition between time-based works of art created that take place on the "canvas," a 30' ramp that is the dancers' stage in the DITA gallery at SiTE:LAB, during ArtPrize. DITA Dancers take turns creating transitions with The Dress and it's one of the most popular "brushes" in the entire "palette" Dance in the Annex brings to bear, in the live exhibitions. Popular among the artists and the attendees.
DITA Dancer Johanna Schuyten confirms that dancers are a different species, in this phrase from Amy (Wilson's) piece on exhibit at SiTE:LAB during ArtPrize.
Ok, so this is the centermost spread - there are three trees (everything is made out of cut paper; the individual sizes of each piece is 6 x 9 or less) that go up to about 4' or so. Then around them, and extending out eight feet on either side, is this whole scene featuring art galleries, a corn field, factories, suburban homes, a lake, a bi-plane and modern passenger planes (which actually fly off into the next room) and so on.
What sucks is that I spent most of the summer building this thing, only to find that it really didn't fit in the space very well... so I've spent the last marathon four days basically rebuilding it... yikes! I am so tired. I'm still really happy because it seems to all be coming together...
DITA Dancer Johanna Schuyten confirms that dancers are a different species, in this phrase from Amy (Wilson's) piece on exhibit at SiTE:LAB during ArtPrize.
I've worked in the Third Ward for six years. Amy and I have lived in the Third Ward for almost twice that long. This is the only home our children have known: it'll forever be "where they grew up."
For most of this time, we've had two great leaders representing our Ward: the beloved Commissioners Jim White and Eli Lumpkins. I'm fortunate to work with them regularly. They've been true friends. I remember when Jim said he wouldn't seek re-election this year, my first reaction was anxiety. He's always been our Commissioner. Our entire world is right here, in this Third Ward: it's where we live, work, shop, have fun and raise our three children, who are lifelong GRPS students. So, Amy and I have got skin in the game, like all our neighbors, and this August primary is possibly the most important election in over a decade, for all of us, here in the Third Ward.
When Michael Tuffelmire announced that he would run for election as our Third Ward City Commissioner, my first reaction was... relief. Because I know this person's character, and his work ethic. I know what Michael has done for public transportation, for one thing, which is so vital to all facets of life in my neighborhood.
We honor Jim White's legacy by electing Michael Tuffelmire, confirming our identity in the great City of Grand Rapids by declaring once more: the Third Ward values integrity, hard work and boots-on-the-ground representation. The opportunity to vote for Michael Tuffelmire in August is much more than a choice: it is a gift. He is almost inarguably the hardest working man in Grand Rapids, and he's dedicated his life to fighting for people who'd otherwise be left on the margins. Michael is one of the finest human beings I've ever met, and in my dreams I could not have imagined a better person to step up and offer their service in representation of the Third Ward, as our next City Commissioner.
We will do everything we can to help him, because this neighborhood is our whole world, and I will sleep better at night knowing he's fighting for our Ward's place in the very bright future of this amazing City, we all love so well.
Pictured here are three reasons why I know my daughter will succeed in life. This is what Siona does when a group of older boys at the playground say there's no point in joining their contest, because there's "no way" she could hold herself up in the air. So this is her middle finger in three frames
Bryan/Cyrus has been shamelessly pimping my drawings to the masses, so I made him this as a present. It's us on a tandem bike in Second Life, riding around and freaking random strangers out for no reason at all. Yeah.
(note that this image *isn't* in the lulu book...)
Honorary DITA Dancer Irene joins Amy Wilson (DITA Artistic Director) on the ramp - at SiTE:LAB. The ramp is part of the Dance in the Annex installation for ArtPrize 2013, called "Angle of Repose."
You can see more of Irene's ArtPrize experiences from over the years, here:
Erin Wilson (founder, Until Love Is Equal) and family in Year 1 of the movement to get anti-discirimination protections in place in Holland, MI, for LGBT residents and workers. Photo by Seth Thompson, Epiglotic Photographic
Where Amy and I got an early vegan breakfast, serve-yourself style, with about 100 decibels of death metal playing through very large speakers, and a bartender/cook covered in tattoos with multiple piercings. In Minneapolis, MN.
DITA Artistic Director Amy Wilson renders a version of the chiffon piece on Saturday evening's "Angle of Repose" live dance. At host venue SiTE:LAB during ArtPrize.
Amy Wilson (DITA Artistic Director) in "Squares," Sept. 25 at SiteLab - "Angle of Repose," ArtPrize 2013.
DITA Dancer Lisa Fogle Sachs takes her turn with The Dress during the Dance in the Annex (DITA) ArtPrize installation, "Angle of Repose." Live exhibits take place Wednesday through Sunday at DITA's host venue, SiTE:LAB.
Amy Wilson (DITA Artistic Director) in the chiffon piece that is literally evolving every time it's done. "Angle of Repose," at SiTE:LAB, as part of ArtPrize. Next live exhibit time: 6pm Wednesday. The "Angle of Repose" dance-on-camera film is projected daily on the ramp where live dance occurs, with original music recorded by local musicians.
Sometimes Julian gets so angry with his brother and sister... that this happens. We haven't really spoken of it before now. But when he asks for ice cream, Amy and I just say yes.
DITA Artistic Director Amy Wilson renders a version of the chiffon piece, during a live dance exhibit, as part of "Angle of Repose" - at SiTE:LAB during ArtPrize.
DITA Dancer Johanna Schuyten confirms that dancers are a different species, in this phrase from Amy (Wilson's) piece on exhibit at SiTE:LAB during ArtPrize.
Image from an evolving piece choreographed by DITA Artistic Director Amy Wilson. Today (Sunday, Oct. 6) is the final opportunity to experience "Angle of Repose," at SiTE:LAB (54 Jefferson) - the Dance in the Annex (DITA) installation in the time-based category of ArtPrize. Live exhibit times Sunday: 1-3pm and 3-4pm.