The Fourth Piece In A New Photo Series Im Doing On Group Identity.More Info At Theproject Site.

The fourth piece in a new photo series I’m doing on group identity.  More info at the project site.

Take an 18 by 24 inch piece of paper and make a drawing using nothing but your car. "Draw it with your eyes closed" pg. 8. There wasn't much to work with on a motor scooter, but I think it turned out ok.

I've officially submitted my re-contracting papers, electing not to stay for a third year on the JET program.  At the same time, I've printed out applications for four art residencies in Greece and am preparing to contact a public art organization in Bristol, England about a paid internship with them. After that, the plan's to resettle in a mid-to-small-sized American city with a good creative scene and a job that gives me the free time I need to realize various dreams. I am excited about all of this.

Today is my second meeting with Ushibuka city hall employees to discuss Omoidemari, a temporary public art project I've been working on for the past year and hope to launch for the month of April to coincide with the Ushibuka Haiya Festival. I'm both nervous and excited, and I can't help feel at a disadvantage discussing complicated matters in a second language. Still, they seem excited. Hopefully we can make this happen together.  More information on the project here.

Playing with some design ideas. Inkjet on printer paper and marker on cardstock.

I finished "Which 'Aesthetics' Do You Mean" just in time to receive "Draw it with Your Eyes Closed" in the mail. I really want to stretch my artistic process in 2014, so I can't wait to get started!