THIS SATURDAY @easysidefw
SPUD Gallery at Easyside presents Ground Cover, an exhibition featuring the works of SpeedBump lil d co-directors Delaney Smith-Vaughn and Anna Galluzzi. Ground Cover explores the root building nature of connecting art communities across the DFW area through mixed media works centered around play and exploration. As long-term collaborators, Smith-Vaughn and Galluzzi unite around a common theme of joy to foster sustained community and are propelled by their inherent desire to create. By weaving disparate elements and depicting sprawling flora, the artists illustrate the imperfect growth of community.
Back in January, my dear friend Christina Taylor invited me to teach paper casting during a course she was coteaching for Penn State at Philadelphia Museum of Art where she works as Conservator of Works of Art on Paper.
The course was called Methods of Object Study - Understanding Works of Art on Paper, and the process of making and casting paper gave students a tactile experience to compliment their reading and visual studies in order to better understand the process of Western papermaking. The students immediately jumped in to work as a team pulling sheets and helping each other cast designs they composed of lasercut shapes and letters I brought from my studio. This was my first time working in a conservation lab, and I was endlessly amazed by the tools and setup.
This was also an opportunity to visit Chris and get a glimpse in the beautiful life he and Christina have created in Philly. I miss my friends but am thankful every time we get a chance to catch up.
(Slide 11 is the first Orb I ever made, in 2011)
🌖 Part I of my most impactful moments of the year ✨
We’re excited to announce the incredible panelists for our September 30 Spark Creative Mixer: Anthony Najera, Delaney Smith-Vaughn, and Kendall Myers.
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The conversation will be moderated by Kristen Kendrick Bigley, Director of the UNT CoLab and a multi-disciplinary artist. Together, they’ll share insights on navigating the balance between art and capitalism.
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Join us Tuesday, September 30 from 6pm-8pm at Stoke for an inspiring evening of connection and conversation with fellow creatives.
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In a little less than three weeks I’ll travel to Penland to teach a two-week workshop on paper casting. It’s an immense privilege to be invited back and experience the intense magic of this place.
@penlandschool offers scholarships, studio assistantships, and stand by programs offering half price tuition for teachers, military & locals. They identify access, inclusion and sustainability as top priorities and the results of their efforts are apparent on campus. If you’re curious about Penland, I’m happy to chat. For those of you signed up for Session 6 - Paper in Space, I can’t wait to meet you!
SpeedBump lil d is this Saturday✨This is our third year, and we are bigger than ever! 17 locations across Denton, with over 100 artists represented. I’ll be at False Door, for the first time ever sharing a spot with @annagalluzzi ! I’m so excited, Anna has been such a fantastic CoDirector, and it’s been fun putting together False Door with them this year. Stop by for some large than life delights🌷and some new work of mine using techniques I’ve never done before. Saturday, May 24, 3410 Heather Lane
Free to register! The link is in my bio, and go follow @speedbumplild to see the other locations.
It’s always a joy to teach at @oilandcotton !
Today seven sweet folks joined me to make coiled baskets with naturally dyed fabrics and upcycled textiles.
I’m excited to announce that I am officially a part of Speedbump lil d 2024! SpeedBump gives artists in Denton, TX a platform to show their work in a more intimate and personal way.
This art tour will take place this Saturday, May 25, 11a-4p, and you can register for free tickets on the website. Go give @speedbumplild a follow to see all the participating artists and locations! #speedbumplild2024
Catch me at @north_texas_makers on April 27➰
I’ll be at the Sew Gold booth with other members serving up a limited run of cast paper and laser cut jewelry.
Come by and see us!
Denton Makers + Thinline
Saturday, April 27 • 1-6p
Downtown Denton Square
Forever thanks for my gorgeous models @vaughndetta and @maceygibaszek
#northtexasmakers2024
Let’s workshop your workshop!
You’ll learn the key factors in putting together a successful workshop, and how to deliver it in a way that resonates with people.
Many thanks for @oakcliffculturalcenter for hosting! I’m grateful for the opportunity to share my knowledge and even failures in order to help future instructors.
Let’s Workshop Your Workshop
Oak Cliff Cultural Center
March 2, 2024 • 2:00-3:30p
$5-$10 sliding scale
Registration required, link in bio
Today I am 40. As I peel another onion layer away, I’m thankful for what I’ve learned the past decade. Here are some of the highlights:
✨In 2021 I learned I have ADHD and started non-stimulant meds. This was one of the biggest turning points of my life. I had hit a wall and finally decided to and get help. At the time I also was privileged in having healthcare though my employer. Afterwards I had access to time in a way I never thought possible, and my anxiety went way down. If you have any questions about this, I’m happy to chat.
✨I FINALLY don’t give a shit what other people think (most of the time). It took most of my 30s and I’ll probably still be working on it when I’m 80. This is important to me because I’m a recovering codependent, people pleasing enneagram 2 and feel very comfortable in my skin while making others happy. This has terrible long term effects though. Ultimately it gets in the way of me having real relationships and from being a whole person. I struggled for a long time with what Authenticity really is, because of the intersection of codependency and likely Autism. Now that I’m aware of both, I feel like I have experienced authenticity for the first time. Side note: I fired my psychiatrist because she told me that there’s no benefit to finding out if a person is autistic or not. Big red flag 🚩
✨I calculated my baseline and desired hourly/weekly/monthly/yearly rate in 2016 and it has been one of the most useful things I’ve done. I use it as a measuring stick for choosing work and it has helped me define boundaries in ways I didn’t even know I needed (hello capitalism). For instance, I don’t adjunct anymore because it doesn’t meet even my baseline hourly rate. (One time I calculated I was making $2/hour adjuncting. Not acceptable.) This is a direct application for knowing your value. Do this if you haven’t already.
✨I started to love my body as it is instead of wanting to change it. I realized this was preventing me from making clothes for myself. I also practiced listening to my body, no matter how small the request was. This was wild.
Here’s to being playful, cultivating awe, and finding clarity in the next decade. Love y’all!
I won this gorgeous Pink Princess from a contest the Brown Thumb put on, and cannot be happier. She’s going in my studio for sure.
I hardly ever win (unless it’s air hockey) and winning from one of my fav local businesses is 💯
Thanks so much to Monique at @the.brownthumb and all the lovely folks that work there. 🌿
#thisishowwedenton #dentonartist #dentonart #winnerwinnerchickendinner
