NadaDada 2010

I did not have a room in this year's NadaDada Motel, I did however participate in it. I helped my friend Adrian Kershaw with her room. We had a blast. The crowd was a little lighter because El Cortez did not want the artists there. It was quite a blow for the artist, I am sure as well as for the hotel. I know the event can get a little wild, but it felt safer and more contained with the El Cortez as the heart of the event. This year, I felt it was a little too spread out. Some of the artists were at the Townhouse Motor Lodge, some were at the El Ray others were scattered at other motels and at a local bar. It was very hard to see all of the rooms and art. It seemed as though not as many people came to the rooms, plus there were more "residents" in the motels which was very hard to deal with at times. There was no significant list of artists and their rooms, so that made it more difficult for the spectators to know where to go. Apparently, many people tried going into "resident" rooms, which increased the the frustration. I feel a committee is needed if this event is to be taken to the next level. I know everyone loves it - I love it - the people who come to see the art love it. But there needs to be some organization and more thought of how to move people through the rooms without frustration.

NadaDada was fabulous!

Five days of art, parties, people, the New York Times (http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/22/us/22reno.html?_r=6) and fun. NadaDada Motel was in the media everywhere. It was amazing. The artist were amazing. And the people who showed up to look at the art were full of fun and great questions. Many artist sold their work, others gave away pages of books to color. One of the rooms everyone was talking about, the Sugar Room, was an experience all it's own. Many felt strange, but the kids loved it. There were room that were not for the kids - the room of a 1,000 dildos. Yeah, that was funny and many people were hanging out their playing games like dildo golf and dildo chess - there was bed made out of vibrating dildos. It was interesting. And then the Mud People were there - they had a room but it was a sight to see them outside, moving slowly to their own rhythm constructing a sculpture made from sticks and twigs. There was Cindy Gunn's room full of ceramic sea anemones. Here are some images of my room, Patty Atcheson Melton's room and Adrian Kershaw's room. Adrian and I partied and hung out in her room, because mine was too dark with the black lights. It was huge this year!!!

The final piece is done...The Spider.

I finished the spider last night. Norm has been working all day on the display stands. What would I do without him. He is such a wonderful husband - so supportive, always there for me. So, amongst the swearing and cursing today after he finished - he found that he had miscalculated and was a foot off on two of the walls - so he had to cut and redo two sides. He is putting the finishing touches on - seeing how they will come together. Now we will have to unscrew and break down the stands - put them in bundles so we can reset them at the El Cortez. I figure it will take me a couple of days just to put the displays together, put the work up and figure out the lighting. Hopefully, it will all come together without too much more swearing or cursing. So, here is the spider. I didn't post the dragonfly - not that I wasn't happy with it - I just had to get this one done - so time was a factor, and now it's put away until it is hung. Don't forget to get your NadaDada on at the El Cortez Hotel June 18-21! An art event you will never forget.

NadaDada is almost here!

I am getting so excited. I have the 6th and final piece for the show behind me - The Spider. My biggest fear. It's so big. So, I will start painting it tomorrow. My husband, Norm is helping with the display. He is making it in our garage. We are going to set up walls which will be lined with black felt. The room will be lit with the black lights over each piece. We aren't sure how it is going to all go together but we will have 3 days to figure it all out. I will post again when my picture is finished.

Get your NadaDada on June 18 -21 Downtown Reno at the El Cortez and the TownHouse MotorLodge. It will be an art experience you will never forget.

The bee is buzzing...

Well, the fourth piece to my series is almost complete - I have two more planned. I hope to finish them both soon. Then I have to start working on the display for Nadadada Motel. That is going to be the challenge. I kind of know what I am doing but not completely. I hope I can get the desired room lighting. Busy, busy, busy... Enjoy the garden.

Finished with #3

The show is getting closer - only a few weeks away. June 16-20th. So, I am trying to race to finish two more pieces. Hopefully, I will have  one more finished by next week. Here is the butterfly or moth - whichever you prefer. Nadadada - here I come. My room is #208 in the El Cortez and the name of my show will be Visions Under the Black of Light. Yeah, that's it - I like that. So, now on to the next painting. Enjoy!

Finally finished with #2.

I have been busy - but need to get all the pieces done for Nadadada Motel. I got my room yesterday. Room 208 at the El Cortez - it is the same room I had last year. I wasn't expecting that, but it is the darkest room on the 2nd floor and that I need. Plus, it has a party balcony (not officially) but it was fun last year crawling out through the window. Anyway, here is the final Humming bird piece - the photo doesn't do it justice. It looks cool under the black light. I am excited to get to #3. Have a great day - create - enjoy!