It’s always rewarding to complete something that used to be only an idea weeks prior. I threw this vase with intentions of putting multiple storyboards on it as a “gallery” or “portfolio” piece. Since that is what I want to manifest for myself this year, my work being on display. Palau’s history being on display.
I learn so much with each new challenge I give myself. I am so blessed to be Palauan and to continue this illustrative practice and learn more about our history by doing it. I hope I make my family proud. Past, Present, and Future.
Fingers crossed it makes it to the kiln.
Meet the organizers of Weaving Currents! We hope to meet you in person April 18th at our event :)
Artist’s bios coming soon!
It’s not too late to apply if you are interested in showcasing your art, performing, or vending! Application link is in my bio!
Join us for this community building event as we celebrate artists and vendors with Micronesian and Melanesian roots.
Thousand Cranes Tattoo Studio is hosting an artist’s showcase and an *outdoor maker’s market!
Our purpose is to strengthen communities often overlooked in Pacific arts, and to build connections between artists, audiences, and opportunities.
Details:
Date: April 18, 2018
Time: 11am-5pm
Location: Thousand Cranes Tattoo Studio
2446 Almaden Road, San Jose, CA 95125
This community based event will have free entry. Food, artwork, and handmade goods will be available for purchase!
*This will be a rain or shine event.
STILL ACCEPTING CREATOR APPLICATIONS! Interested in showcasing your work, performing, or selling your goods? Complete our artist and vendor application!
We encourage anyone interested to apply! This application is intended to help us gather information to best support our artists and creators regardless of experience level.
#micronesia #melanesia #pacificart #sanjoseevents #bayarea
We are looking for artists and vendors with roots in Micronesian and Melanesian nations and territories, working in any medium or discipline!
Whether you’re an artist who wants to display your artwork, a creator looking to sell your goods, a teacher of traditional skills, or a performant looking for a platform, we invite you to apply!
Application link in bio!
Email [email protected] or DM me with any questions.
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Available opportunities:
Artist’s showcase -Submit 1-3 works to be displayed alongside other works. These pieces may be eligible for sale per artist’s discretion.
Vendor booth - Sell your goods at our outdoor maker’s market*. Booth spaces will be roughly 8’x6’ spaces and occupied by 1-2 vendors depending on inventory and total vendors.
Storytelling - Throughout the day, we will have opportunities for speakers to tell their story, discuss their craft, and share their vision.
Other entertainment or activities - Are you part of a dance group? Are you a musician? Do you have a skill you’d like to teach? Let us know what you are passionate about sharing!
Mesulang Pilele for giving me a place to share a part of me.
Many more pictures to come.
Flip through to see each vase more up close in this installation set up with the help of edward and micki🩵
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The installation encompasses my entire time in LA finding place within my journey as a ceramicist, a storyboarder, preservationist, storyteller.
Closing talk on the last day it felt as if I was on autopilot when talking story. No specific topic, just space to speak freely.
Whenever I get to talk about Palau, and my own experience of my calling to home, I can always feel ancestor there with me. Prompting me to say more. Speak for them the things that they may not have gotten to say themselves.
Dreams of mine that come from the domino effect of them searching for their own dreams.
I know there will be a day where those who knew my Grandma in person will no longer be here, but as long as I can help it, those who know me will forever know her.
☆ Closing and Talk Story ☆
Sequoia Tangerine Kimmel
�Melilt | ak ngiltii a kotek
(where I come from)
Join us Saturday, January 31 from 2-4pm
Artist Sequoia Tangerine Kimmel will talk about their work and process for Melilt | ak ngiltii a kotek (where I come from).
An extraordinary ceramicist and story teller, Tangerine brings their expansive knowledge of the tradition of Palauan storyboard carving into the medium of clay.
Join us for the closing day and final event of this gorgeous exhibition!
