40th Street Cut

I hope that more people will come out and check out this show at the Oakland Art Gallery. It is fabulous. A conceptual diorama of a neighborhood in Oakland called the 40th street cut. It explores the history of Oakland's street car system and the modern geography of the creek that runs through the neighborhood. Many elements are worked into the installation, sound, kinetic sculpture, wood-work, painting, photography and book-arts all tell a story of a landscape that has been drastically changed over the years. It runs through March 20th and features the artwork of Dylan Bolles, Keith Evans, Dianne Jones, Michael Meyers and Rich Spelker.

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I have been behind the computer screen far to much lately. I am in dire need of a play day to gather inspiration and figure out my next adventure. I am planning to do that tomorrow. The camera, the baby, the husband and I, rain or shine.

Piper has been moving around like crazy lately, crawling and exploring, conquering the barriers and tasting everything she can get her happy little paws on. While it is exciting, it is also taking its toll. It has become harder and harder to get my work done, and leaves me feeling much like most of the moms that I hear about... tired. Sander and I are working on figuring out a solution, so that I can feel like the productive lady that I desire to be. I'll be back in the game by Spring, when the rain stops and the clouds part.

But, really... Who can complain: