Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Curator's Note - November 2010

My husband Larry and I enjoyed a visit (my first) to Las Vegas this past weekend and had a great time, even as we gained a new appreciation for the Blue Line Gallery. We spent one day hiking up and down the strip, side tripping into each of the major casinos to catch summary impressions of their grandiloquent, individual personalities. We searched out the Dale Chihuly glass installations and enjoyed rare moments of quiet at the Bellagio’s fine art gallery--even found a David A. Carter pop-up book in their gift shop! Finally, we escaped into one amazing, not–to-be-missed show—Cirque du Soleil ‘s “The Beatles:  LOVE.” After this adventure in sensory overload, I return to the Blue Line with new appreciation for its calm, clean space and the opportunity it offers to focus on one thing (or two or three) at a time!

Thankfully, you can join us for just the right amount of sensory stimulation here at the Blue Line in November. To catch the complementary threesome (“Black & White” and “Mask Invitational,” along with the Chris Daubert installation) in tact, be sure to visit before November 13.

Daubert’s “Transfiguration” installation, I’ve decided, is nothing but magical! Seventy-five 2nd graders discovered that last week as they toured the gallery. If you saw the installation early on, you are in for a treat this month as the work is completed and the 4500 corresponding nodules on each of the three walls harmonize into a delightful symphony of movement, sound a light!

Not to miss is Daubert’s lecture this Thursday evening (Nov 4, 7pm) on “Site-specific Installations.” It promises to be informative and well delivered, with the additional chance to see the magic at work after dark.

3rd Saturday, November 20th, will reveal a whole new list of sensory experience at the Blue Line Gallery. We participate for our second year in the city’s Holiday Parade, 3-5pm, on Vernon Street. Festivities continue with a 6pm tree lighting on Vernon and activities for families until 8pm. The gallery will roll out its free children’s art activities, 1-4pm, plus cookie decorating, 6-7pm. Last but not least, our 3rd Saturday reception will introduce enticing new exhibits in the Member’s and Children’s galleries:  “It’s the Journey Not the Destination” and a showcase of work by advanced art students at Granite Bay High School.

And don’t forget to get your tickets now for our December 5th Green Tea and Fashion Spree event-- bigger and better than ever this year!

Mark your calendars . . . and I’ll see you at the Blue Line soon!

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