Category Archives: Rants and Raves

Various writing on whatever topic that comes to mind.

It All Adds Up…..

Posted on May 25, 2012 by melissa

This group of drawings, called NEW MATH, is visual therapy for my angst-ridden relationship with numbers. Remember how bewildering it was when they introduced “New Math” in school? I never got over wondering what happened to “Old Math.” Was it … Continue reading →

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Man of Steel

Posted on May 21, 2012 by melissa

My friend Arthur is a brilliant artist, he’s also a man of many words…. check this out- I Hear Voices

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M at MOMA

Posted on May 16, 2012 by melissa

A recent visit to The Museum of Modern Art.

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The Talking Cure- whose talking???

Posted on February 6, 2012 by melissa

Hello Campers! This merry prankster project just keeps getting wilder and more fun. Two new writers have jumped aboard, bringing the total to an even dozen voices speaking from the minds of my sculptures. I’m blown away by it all.   … Continue reading →

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The Talking Cure #1

Posted on January 27, 2012 by melissa

Hey there buckaroos- I am deep deep into my giant installation project- The Talking Cure. I’ve launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise money to help fund the project. The response has been extraordinary, humbling, empowering- freakin’ great!!!! Tomorrow I’ll post … Continue reading →

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Marfa and El Paso

Posted on July 25, 2011 by melissa

A few pictures from trip to Marfa and El Paso, two very strange places- each in their own special way…… The movie theater, owned by Mr. Donald Judd  of course. DJ ( as I like to call him ) seems … Continue reading →

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Ring of Fire

Posted on July 24, 2011 by melissa

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My favorite ride at the county fair, or anywhere in life-                 Because when you’re in The Ring of Fire there’s always a well marked EXIT-

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Artist in Residence at The Washington School of Glass!!

Posted on July 24, 2011 by melissa

I spending two hot, sweaty, intense and fun weeks hanging with the crew at The Washington School of Glass. Generous with their knowledge they are helping me take a crash course in warm glass techniques. Check out some process pix- … Continue reading →

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