Your Place

"I carry you with me everywhere.

You will always have a place inside me."

Be My Home

"I've scoured the City for someone who feels like home.

Now, you're standing right in front me of, yet you're out of reach. 

Darling, come down from the heights of my imagination and be my home."

Some day, my relationship-related wishes will be more than conjecture and fantasy, and I will have a reasonable semblance of the love I've always dreamed of. The question remains as to whether this will be with someone I already know, or someone I've yet to meet. I can't wait to find out!

Disappearing Man Makes More of an Appearance

The disappearing man is coming into view, becoming better defined, more present. I am loving working with the image...As soon as I get down to his feet, I will add in the text.

He is my dream of the love I want...although my dream definitely includes someone who is present and available the majority of the time (we all need some time away sometimes).

Long live the French knot!

My love overflows

This weekend was the holiday gift fair at the Center for Book Arts, a wonderful laboratory focusing on artist books located in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan. I met some artists who run their own presses, and saw some great work. I also had the opportunity to share my work with many enthusiastic visitors. Thanks to everyone who came out, signed my mailing list, purchased a little something, and expressed interest in my work.

I also woke up super early this morning with phrases running through my head, asking to be embroidered. This newest piece says:

"I'm brimming over with love for you. My desire overflows." 

Standing right in front of me, yet out of reach

This piece in progress is of a "disappearing" man. 

It will say something like the following:

"I have scoured the city for someone who feels like home. Now, you're standing right in front of me, yet still out of reach."

The love and partnership I want still eludes me...My primary relationship is with my art, and all it encompasses -- teaching, constant stitching, updating my blog, scribbling ideas on the back of receipts, text messaging myself when inspiration strikes...

Let love come to me.

Results of BECA Art Auction

Thanks so much to Andrew Thornton, friend and fellow artist, who placed the winning bid on my piece for the BECA (Bridge for Emerging Contemporary Art) Art Auction. Andrew, I appreciate your generosity and kindness, and BECA, here is wishing you ongoing success in your mission to support and present the work of challenging emerging artists! 

I encourage you all to check out Andrew's blog, and to visit BECA's web site and learn more about their programming and ways to become involved!

Holiday Art Fairs

It's holiday season, and in addition to food binges and parties, it's time for Holiday art exhibits and fairs. Here are some places where you can catch my artwork, including pieces like the one at left:

1. Shop Art Holiday Group Show - December 2-31

51 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY

F/G train to Bergen

Click here for web site and more info

2. Center for Book Arts 2009 Holiday Gift Fair - 

Friday 12/11-Saturday 12/12

The Center for Book Arts

28 West 27th Street, 3rd Floor

Friday night is a preview party with $10 admission. I have a few tickets, so if you're interested in music, food, and great book arts, please contact me.

Friday 12/11 6-9pm

Saturday 12 noon - 7pm FREE admission

3. My Etsy shop! That's right. Some finds on good, old Etsy: IvivaEmbroiders.etsy.com.

Happy holidays to all!