Last night the Resource Center hosted a Star Watch Event that was just delightful.
We had over 5 looking-devices and one time lapse photographer. Mellow yet fun conversation where science mixed with life stories. There were bagged snacks. The temperatures cooled to 64 by nights end, for some of us this extended to mid-night. A special thanks to the Dark Sky Ordinance. All this in contrast to the energetic musical event going on today, Sunday the 6th in the football field. Field of Hope with musician Dennis Agajanian is a free church event with food. 3:30-6:45
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The 2024 Wine and Art Trail in Warner Springs had some remarkable, really show-stopping moments. There were huge clouds, thunder, rain and even hail.
This show was a way to get a close feel for La Serenissima Winery https://vinotiso.com and its wonderful host Tony Tiso. Laurie Roberts was our site coordinator showing paintings, jewelry and mediative desk sculptures along with husband Lane’s woodwork. Stacey should have been moving, but came and helped with a big smile. Marguerite Apostolas, a local realtor, displaced a range of real estate books she had written, but perhaps more importantly performed the practically viral dance for the glass of wine challenge. Jade was witness to it all. Wayne Sheets the fused glass artist who had the helm of the floating art display and skillfully steered it into safe harbor with the help of a few friends. I showed my magnet supported collages, displayed some clothes “unhide yourself” and “Miyaxwe” Cupeno tee-shirts. The ‘Alzheimer’s Embracing the Humor’ book was popular. Ralf Willruth was with me for support, camera work, and the not so difficult job or sipping wine. Pruning has inspired a few floral arrangements lately.
Some sort of lilly has invaded my vegetable garden space. The severe cut line in my display shows my vengeance against their aggressive invasion. The dried pods are in contrast to the bright green, both found on the same plant at the same moment. Some bougainvillea leaves added because they were blowing around and the color was smashing. I thought the removal was all done, complete, but no. Today, a sharper knife. Since my last blog about the Summer Showcase in Warner Springs and the unveiling of the Climate River Project, there has been the Fall Showcase called “Cultivate and Celebrate" with a link here for more info.
https://www.ninak.info/cultivate-and-celebrate.html I’m currently working on the next event with the working title of ‘Welcome PCT Hikers’ slated for April 13th. Right now Cal Fire will talk about trail safety, Hans Peterman will talk about local birds, a student will teach us all how to say the word ‘welcome’ in a few native languages. There will be vendors. The Climate River will be re-routed due to our new concrete pad for speaking/performing/teaching outdoor classes. Students from the school will be adding more painted rocks using the same content. I’m working on two new signs for the area. A native focused Tiny Library has been installed! City Heights Plaza del Sol and City Heights Place are the new names for Wakeland’s Fourth Corner on University and Fairmont, San Diego. I am the public artist commemorating the American Legion Post 201 and handling the wall art (5 artists). The “Place” building has been installed with photos below. Amanda Katchadoorian, Michele Montrose and Wick Alexander. More and better images soon. Cindy Zimmerman’s Collective Retrospective celebrates the completion of their book at Art Produce, San Diego. I have a page in this handmade book. Feb 24. I have been teaching Garden Classes at Warner Hub and the next one is on Jan. 30th. Link for info. Please come to this free class. https://www.ninak.info/warner-hub-eventsclasses.html The event is on July 22, 2023
11:00 to 3:00 PM Hans shapes an old limb to become the headwaters of the Climate River Art Installation. Britni plants vegetables in the new raised beds community garden. Nina makes the banner. Join in to make the ‘Climate River Art Installation’ Warner Springs CA at the Hub
We will be painting rocks with messages that we have researched. All the rocks will be together to form a river outside the Hub for a big event July 22nd. Did I mention its free! |
Welcome to Nina’s Blog. I am quickly classified as a public artist, generally meaning art for the public realm. It is different than a gallery/museum way of thinking. My way of making public art has manifested more traditionally as a site specific sculpture for a fire station. It encompasses some gorilla installations, some home and environmental designs and most recently many apartment developments. Usually having a theme, like; solar powered, low income, green, and educational. Apartment complex art is not interior design. The viewing audience is a hybrid of the general public and private art in a public space. I enjoy the variety. Archives
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