"A Tribute To...."

During the last few years as I have explored the world of assemblage art, I came across the art and assemblage of Louise Bourgeois. I checked out books about her art and biographical material from the library and discovered that we shared some similarities related to childhood trauma.

Last year, when when Louise Bourgeois died, I knew I wanted to create a tribute piece to her, and in thinking about that idea, I also realized this might make a worthy theme for an exhibition. So, I presented it to The Ink People Center for the Arts. (www.inkpeople.org)

The show goes up this week and will be available for viewing during the month of AUGUST -- on the 2nd floor at City Hall from 8-5 Monday through Friday

"Bourgeois Boop" -- completed!

Sometimes things really do "fall together" and this time all the pieces (and there were many) did! I am pleased with every aspect of this piece. To read more, please visit the "Strange Angels" gallery of my website (haysmerart.com). This "Strange Angel" is currently visiting the Redwood Art Association exhibit in Old Town Eureka.

I have submitted a press release to both the San Francisco Chronicle and the New York Times -- quite a stretch for a small-town artist, but reaching for the stars is something I believe in!