tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71435917669285214492024-02-07T14:48:33.880-05:00Jennifer Coyne Qudeenmark maker, storyteller, explorer in the world of surface designJenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10927317459104273331noreply@blogger.comBlogger690125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143591766928521449.post-49831425320526260862019-05-24T05:00:00.000-04:002019-05-24T06:17:37.187-04:00Cleveland 2019<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Teaching commitments, exhibition deadlines, school and sports schedules as well as my husband's business travel all recently aligned and enabled me to spend a week visiting the absolutely amazing <a href="http://christinemauersberger.com/" target="_blank">Christine Mauersberger</a> in her home town of Cleveland, Ohio.<br />
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The last time I was in Cleveland was in 2014 to take a workshop given by <a href="https://aimeelee.net/" target="_blank">Aimee Lee</a> and <a href="http://www.velmabolyard.com/" target="_blank">Velma Bolyard</a> at <a href="https://www.morganconservatory.org/" target="_blank">Morgan Conservatory</a> (click <a href="https://jennifercoynequdeen.blogspot.com/search/label/Cleveland" target="_blank">here</a> to see posts from previous visits to Cleveland). Actually, if you scroll back through that link far enough, you'll arrive at my posts about taking a class with <a href="https://www.indiaflint.com/" target="_blank">India Flint</a> in 2012. Oh! And getting to experience <a href="https://jennifercoynequdeen.blogspot.com/2012/10/half-air-in-any-given-space-video.html" target="_blank">Martin Creed's Work No. 965: Half the air in a given space</a>. Now <i>that</i> was the experience of a lifetime...especially for someone who is somewhat claustrophobic.<br />
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Back to present day! Well, a few weeks ago...<br />
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Christine has been spending time at <a href="https://zygotepress.com/" target="_blank">Zygote Press</a> printing tessellations and hand marks that echo hand stitches on paper. If you haven't seen them yet, stroll on over to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christine_mauersberger/?hl=en" target="_blank">Christine's Instagram page</a>. Her artistry and creativity are exquisite.<br />
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As I've been printing on gel plates, we thought it would be fun to get together and spend a week working the presses. Thankfully, the good people at Zygote were kind and allowed me to rent work space/press time for the week. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Zygote Press 2019, photo by Jennifer Coyne Qudeen</td></tr>
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The sentiment of the very top sign was cause for a big belly laugh at my own expense<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">printing plate, work in progress, Jennifer Coyne Qudeen, 2019</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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after I not only prepped, but printed this plate asking <i>What does home mean to you?</i><br />
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In my excitement to see how my cursive writing would print, I totally forgot that all text must be laid out in reverse so that it prints correctly. The posted reminder had gone unnoticed until I, shaking my head at myself in disbelief after running the plate through the press, turned around and leaned against the work table. And there it was...right in front of me. I wanted to crawl under the table. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">work in progress, monoprint on newsprint, Jennifer Coyne Qudeen, 2019</td></tr>
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Instead, I decided to switch to asemic writing. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">stencils cut on drafting velum, Jennifer Coyne Qudeen, 2019</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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After cutting a few new stencils, <br />
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it was time to get to work, bring out the Golden Opens and<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">work in progress, monoprint on recycled tea bags, Jennifer Coyne Qudeen, 2019</td></tr>
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the tea bags to see how they would play with a printing press. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">work in progress, monoprint on recycled tea bags, Jennifer Coyne Qudeen, 2019</td></tr>
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Quite nicely, as it turns out. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">printing plate, work in progress, Jennifer Coyne Qudeen, 2019</td></tr>
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Toward the end of the week, I found my stride and simplified the images, <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> work in progress, monoprint on recycled tea bags, Jennifer Coyne Qudeen, 2019</td></tr>
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allowing the houses and asemic writing to be the focus. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Zygote Press 2019, photo by Jennifer Coyne Qudeen</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">printing plate, work in progress, Jennifer Coyne Qudeen, 2019</td></tr>
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There were times when I wished it were possible to let the inks dry on the plate and have it be the finished piece. Has anyone done that? Anyone know how long it would take for the inks to dry thoroughly? If they will at all? Hmmm...sounds like a good experiment for another day. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">work in progress, Jennifer Coyne Qudeen, 2019</td></tr>
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At some point, I started getting monoprints of the stencils on other printmaking papers in order to clean the inks off. This was cause for another round of shaking my head at myself for not having done it sooner. This idea is getting filed under <i>things to remember to do in the studio</i>. Or perhaps I should print a sign to hang as a reminder...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Zygote Press 2019, photo by Jennifer Coyne Qudeen</td></tr>
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The week at Zygote ended as all wonderful times do - way too soon. Many thanks go to Christine for not only being such a dear friend, but for wearing the hats of travel guide, chauffeur and dining companion during my visit. Thanks are due as well to all at Zygote who gave tutorials, accepted my intrusion and treated me as one of their own.<br />
<br />Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10927317459104273331noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143591766928521449.post-54602149038754459372019-05-22T05:00:00.000-04:002019-05-22T05:00:13.021-04:00Wordless Wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10927317459104273331noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143591766928521449.post-56210003738464110662019-01-16T05:00:00.000-05:002019-01-20T09:12:24.306-05:00Wordless Wednesday - updated<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Well...not truly Wordless Wednesday because I'm just too curious to see if you can figure out what this floor is constructed of. </div>
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Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10927317459104273331noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143591766928521449.post-20254583612889192112019-01-10T15:40:00.001-05:002019-01-10T15:40:49.553-05:00A new year<i>Why is it that a blank slate can be so darned intimidating? That first mark is so difficult to make? I've been sitting here, fingers poised on the keyboard, looking at the computer screen and trying in vain to figure out what to say in my first post...oh...for the past 10 minutes at least.</i><br />
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I've been absent from the blogging world most of the last 2 years. A bit of the sabbatical can be attributed to the ease of Instagram, but the real reason was a confluence of events and topography that left me in a deep depression beginning in October 2016.<br />
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All I seemed capable of for months was sitting on the couch, watching tv and hand stitching red circles.<br />
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and watching my daughters ski. Ellie took first place this past weekend in the first race of the season. She's the cutie on the left. We're looking forward to the day that both our girls are on the podium. There's another race this Sunday...<br />
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A new year brings new attitides, new beginnings, new plans and new possibilities.<br />
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Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10927317459104273331noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143591766928521449.post-11990923082059881442018-10-23T06:15:00.000-04:002018-10-23T06:15:57.612-04:00Context: Language, Media and MeaningI am honored to have work included in the exhibition <b>Context: Language, Media and Meaning from the Surface Design Association</b> opening this Saturday at the <a href="https://fullercraft.org/" target="_blank">Fuller Craft Museum</a> in Brookline, Massachusetts. The opening reception is 3:30 - 5 pm.<br />
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Bruce Hoffman, director of <a href="http://www.graverslanegallery.com/" target="_blank">Gravers Lane Gallery</a> in Philadelphia, was the juror for this exhibition of art from members of the Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island chapters of <a href="https://www.surfacedesign.org/" target="_blank">Surface Design Association</a> (SDA).<br />
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If you've yet to visit the Fuller, it is a jewel of a museum. You know the adage that good things come in small packages? That's the Fuller in a nutshell. Mix in fall in New England with a gathering of very talented artists and you've got the recipe for a grand weekend. For more info about the Saturday's activities, keep scrolling down for details from SDA. <br />
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hope you will join us for “Spend a Day With SDA” on October 27 at the
Fuller Museum of Crafts in Brockton MA. We are planning a full day of
stimulating events for those who share a passion for fiber arts.
Registration is now open. Beyond our core group of SDA members we are
inviting interested non-members to join us. We are limiting
participation to the first 100 registrants, so please reply soon to
secure your spot. Feel free to spread the word to organizations and
individuals who might have interest - all are welcome!</i></div>
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museum devoted to craft in New England. The museum has multiple
well-designed exhibition spaces and is known for its beautiful and
cutting-edge exhibits. Seeing the exhibits at the Fuller is always a
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which will address the connection between craft and the written word.
Stu, who is currently the Poet Laureate of Maine, is the former
long-term director of the Haystack Mountain School of Crafts. In
addition to his prominence in the craft field, Stu is beloved for his
warmth, passion, intelligence and humor. It is an honor and a thrill to
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The Surface Design Association is an international organization focused
on inspiring creativity, encouraging innovation, and advocating for
artistic excellence as the global leader in textile-inspired art and
design. We invite you join us for a day of inspiration, fun and beauty
with people who share a passion for fiber art. For more information feel
free to contact ellenschiffman@optonline.net.</i></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gregory Halili, <i>Constellation</i> series detail, photo credit Jennifer Coyne Qudeen</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gregory Halili, <i>Constellation</i> series detail, photo credit Jennifer Coyne Qudeen</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gregory Halili, <i>Constellation</i> series detail, photo credit Jennifer Coyne Qudeen</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Megan Rye, <i>Foundling</i>, photo credit Jennifer Coyne Qudeen</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Megan Rye, <i>Foundling</i>, photo credit Jennifer Coyne Qudeen</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jae Ko, <i>FLOW</i>, photo credit Jennifer Coyne Qudeen</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jae Ko, <i>FLOW</i> detail, photo credit Jennifer Coyne Qudeen</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hideto Yagi, detail, photo credit Jennifer Coyne Qudeen</td></tr>
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<br />Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10927317459104273331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143591766928521449.post-65885876619482080642018-03-19T05:00:00.000-04:002018-03-19T05:00:05.099-04:00Art on Paper, part 2This is part 2 in my series of posts featuring works from <a href="http://thepaperfair.com/ny" target="_blank">Art On Paper</a> in New York at the beginning of March. As often as possible, I have linked the artist's web site to their name as well as provide the info about the art shown.<br />
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Much of the art was framed and under glass, so there are the occasional glimpses of light or reflections which I hope you'll pardon. Enjoy part 2!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vasher Studio, <i>Plumerai</i> detail, 2017, photo credit Jennifer Coyne Qudeen</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vasher Studio, <i>Plumerai</i> detail, 2017, photo credit Jennifer Coyne Qudeen</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vasher Studio, <i>Plumerai</i> detail, 2017, photo credit Jennifer Coyne Qudeen</td></tr>
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<i>Plumerai</i>, 2017</div>
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laser-cut paper embedded in acrylic and hand grained aluminum</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Metis Atash, <i>Punk Buddha</i>, photo credit Jennifer Coyne Qudeen</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sipho Mabona, detail, photo credit Jennifer Coyne Qudeen</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sipho Mabona, detail, photo credit Jennifer Coyne Qudeen</td></tr>
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Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10927317459104273331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143591766928521449.post-40755066447629326062018-03-16T15:11:00.001-04:002018-03-16T15:11:36.726-04:00Art on Paper, part 1<a href="http://thepaperfair.com/ny" target="_blank">Art on Paper</a> took place in New York last week, post nor'easter number 2<i>. </i>I was fortunate to be able to meet a couple of friends and hop the train into the city to experience this wonderful show.<br />
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I thought to share those works that caught my eye and demanded my attention. As often as possible, photos were taken of the information tags as well so that the pertinent info can be listed, however, in editing the photos, I realized that a few were missed. Also, where possible, the artist's name is a link to their website.<br />
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In hopes of not causing art on paper overload, I am going to share my favorites in a series of 5 posts. Please pardon the occasional reflection of light on a frame or odd angle. Much of the art (paintings, drawings, photographs, etc.) was framed and under glass so it was necessary to get creative with the shots. Enjoy!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Michele Brody, <i>Reflections in Tea</i>, photo credit Jennifer Coyne Qudeen</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Matthew Shlian, <i>Unholy 48</i> detail, photo credit Jennifer Coyne Qudeen</td></tr>
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<i>Unholy 48</i>, 2016</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Matthew Shlian, <i>Unholy 85</i>, photo credit Jennifer Coyne Qudeen</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Matthew Shlian, <i>Unholy 85 </i>detail, photo credit Jennifer Coyne Qudeen</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Norma Marquez Orozco, <i>Diary (in 4 parts)</i>, photo credit Jennifer Coyne Qudeen</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Norma Marquez Orozco, <i>Diary (in 4 parts)</i> detail, photo credit Jennifer Coyne Qudeen</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Seckim Pirim, <i>You</i>, 2016, photo credit Jennifer Coyne Qudeen</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Seckim Pirim, <i>You </i>detail, 2016, photo credit Jennifer Coyne Qudeen</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Seckim Pirim, <i>She</i>, 2016, photo credit Jennifer Coyne Qudeen</td></tr>
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Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10927317459104273331noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143591766928521449.post-31993083892646383192018-03-01T15:53:00.000-05:002018-03-01T15:53:07.300-05:00At a crossroads...of the rusty kindHow do you know when it's time to let go? <br />
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How do you know for certain that it is time to move on?<br />
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These are a few of the questions that I've been pondering of late - <br />
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most recently this morning as most all of my rusted cottons and organzas <br />
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were transferred from 3 work drawers into 1 storage bin.<br />
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Discharged cottons<br />
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as well as a few that were eco printed found their way into a second bin.<br />
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When visions of pieces yearning to be created flit through my mind, these days they are not of the rusty kind. <br />
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So...how do you know when it's time to let go? And just what form does letting go take?<br />
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Do I put the bins in the basement where out of sight will equal out of mind, but where they will be accessible if some future day finds me dreaming rusty dreams again?<br />
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Or, and this is a bit scary even though it is what my brain says makes the most sense, do I truly let go and offer the lot for sale as yardage? Fat quarters or bags of...bags of what exactly? Bags of rusted cottons? Would it be priced by the piece or pound? Would anyone even want it?<br />
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In truth, I feel as if I already have moved on...to tea bags and other scrumptious papers. Did I just answer my own question? Probably. But will I listen to myself? Hmm...<br />
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I could really use your help on this one. What do you do with old materials when you move on?<br />
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Thanks in advance!<br />
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A disclaimer seems appropriate given the photographic content of this post. I am not a religious person by anyone's definition. On my best days, it could be said that I am spiritual, but even that is sketchy. At the end of the day, though, churches fascinate me. It's the architecture - the creativity and skill that went into the designing, planning and constructing of such buildings. Like any big city, Baltimore is filled with churches. <br />
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One of my favorites is the <a href="http://www.mvp-umc.org/#/history" target="_blank">Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church</a>. Located near the <a href="https://peabodyevents.library.jhu.edu/" target="_blank">George Peabody Library</a>, this Victorian Gothic beauty dominates the skyline along Charles Street. </div>
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<i>The building is made </i>[of] <i>six of different types of stone. Its extraordinary color (especially when wet) comes from the use of the now rare green serpentine metabasalt from the Falls Road area of Baltimore County, and buff and red sandstone trim. </i><span style="font-size: x-small;">(from the <a href="http://www.mvp-umc.org/#/history/exterior" target="_blank">church website</a>)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">The stone carvers' marks, evident on every stone, </span> <br />
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bring to mind hand stitching.<br />
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It is impossible, for me, to pass this beauty without touching the carvers' marks and wondering at the history and stories behind them. Did each stone carver have a signature mark? Did it vary based on the stone? What thoughts occupied the carvers minds while their hands produced such beauty, etc.<br />
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I would love to see the inside as well. A kind lady stopped while I was photographing <br />
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I did try the front doors, but they were locked. Perhaps on a future visit...<br />
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The <a href="http://americasfirstcathedral.org/" target="_blank">Baltimore Basilica</a>'s facade is quite a contrast. <br />
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It presents a very imposing front, complete with majestic columns.<br />
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I must admit to being a bit baffled and disappointed as I walked up the steps, finding this church more akin to a federal building than my idea of a cathedral. And then I entered.<br />
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The lightness of the interior stopped me mid step and all disappointment fled <br />
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Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10927317459104273331noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143591766928521449.post-66007998634205031222018-01-25T10:40:00.000-05:002018-01-25T10:40:05.443-05:00Baltimore - George Peabody LibraryGreetings from Baltimore, Maryland! I'm in town for a few days to visit friends and explore the city. Yesterday, I strolled along <a href="http://www.visitmaryland.org/scenic-byways/baltimores-historic-charles-street" target="_blank">Charles Street</a> and stopped in at the <a href="http://peabodyevents.library.jhu.edu/" target="_blank">George Peabody Library. </a><br />
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I've seen photos of this glorious library before, never realizing that it is open to the public. Walking through a smaller room to step into the doorway and be greeted by this spectacular site was one of those jaw dropping, breathtaking moments that will forever be remembered. <br />
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<i><span style="color: black;">The Peabody Library building, which opened
in 1878, was designed by Baltimore architect Edmund G. Lind, </span></i> <br />
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<i><span style="color: black;">in
collaboration with the first provost, Dr. Nathaniel H. Morison. </span></i> <br />
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<i><span style="color: black;">Renowned for its striking architectural
interior, the Peabody Stack Room contains five tiers of ornamental
cast-iron balconies, which rise dramatically to the skylight 61 feet
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<i><span style="color: black;">The ironwork was fabricated by the Bartlett-Robbins Company.*</span></i> <br />
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This architectural gem is truly awe inspiring. A second visit was required on my way back to the hotel later in the afternoon. Many of the tables were occupied and I couldn't help but wonder what one would think if I sat down and took out my stitching. Another time...<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">*exerpt from <a href="http://peabodyevents.library.jhu.edu/history/" target="_blank">George Peabody Library History </a></span>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10927317459104273331noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143591766928521449.post-49572322243295901382018-01-24T08:05:00.001-05:002018-01-24T08:05:29.203-05:00Wordless Wednesday<br />
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<br />Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10927317459104273331noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143591766928521449.post-27443143869757410222017-08-09T11:31:00.000-04:002017-08-09T11:31:33.213-04:00Permission to Play I am honored to be a guest blogger over at <a href="http://www.pbsartist.com/guest-artist-blog-jennifer-coyne-qudeen/" target="_blank">Patricia Baldwin Seggebruch's blog</a> this week.<br />
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Patricia asked for a few words about the mark making workshop, <i>Permission to Play</i>, that I'll be teaching at her Open Studio this October 4-7. (psst...it's not too late to register...but be quick!...there are only a few spots remaining)<br />
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We'll be working with paper<br />
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and cloth.<br />
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I'll bring my sewing machine for machine stitching on both<br />
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and even my typewriter for an extra bit of magic.<br />
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and even a line or two.<br />
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Won't you come join me for a few days of mark making fun? Just click <a href="http://www.pbsartist.com/event/encausticastle-permission-to-play-and-cloth-connections-with-jennifer-coyne-qudeen-and-lorie-mccown/" target="_blank">here</a> to find out more about the class. <br />
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<br />Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10927317459104273331noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143591766928521449.post-38894466573470812622017-07-03T05:01:00.000-04:002017-07-03T05:01:14.274-04:00The Lake District - Grasmere and Wordsworth<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>I wandered lonely as a cloud</i></div>
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<i>That floats on high o'er vales and hills,</i></div>
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<i>A host of golden daffodils...</i></div>
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William Wordsworth</div>
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This quote from Wordsworth graces the stone at the beginning of the Wordsworth Daffodil Garden at <a href="https://www.visitcumbria.com/amb/grasmere-st-oswalds-church/" target="_blank">St. Oswald's Church</a> in Grasmere. Wordsworth lived nearby in Rydal and, from what I can gather, attended services at St. Oswald's. He even planted 8 yew trees in the churchyard and he and his family are buried near one. <br />
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I find old graveyards and tombstones fascinating. Each stone pays tribute, some simply, others in grander style.<br />
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20 years ago, I sat in this churchyard for quite a while, enjoying the solitude as well as the company of a small bird who lit on the bench next to me...no doubt hoping for a crumb to be thrown its way...<br />
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scents and sounds of the area.<br />
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What had been a sleepy little village on our last visit was a bustling small town yesterday. It's good to see Grasmere thriving.<br />
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And the birds still provide company at lunch. Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10927317459104273331noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143591766928521449.post-63510934038671520442017-07-02T12:34:00.002-04:002017-07-02T12:34:30.824-04:00The Lake District - Grizedale ForestIn 1998, John and I biked through England for two weeks. In truth, John biked while I mostly pushed my 70+ lb bike and loaded panniers up the many mountains we traversed to/around the Lake District.<br />
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One of the towns we were to spend a night in before continuing on our way to Scotland was <a href="http://www.hawkshead-village.co.uk/" target="_blank">Hawkshead</a>. It was such a heavenly little village that we ended up staying for 3 or 4 days and that's how we discovered<a href="http://www.grizedalesculpture.org/visit/" target="_blank"> Grizedale</a>. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Larch Arch</i>, <a href="http://www.jplw.co.uk/Welcome.html" target="_blank">Jim Patridge & Liz Walmsley</a>, 1990</td></tr>
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A working forest with miles of hiking trails, its site specific art made from materials found in the forest caught our interest.<br />
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Art was created with the expectation and intention that a some point, Mother Nature would reclaim it. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Concrete Country</i>, <a href="http://www.lucytomlins.co.uk/" target="_blank">Lucy Tomlins</a>, sited 2012</td></tr>
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John and I hiked the trails, noticing small sculptures by the paths. It wasn't until later that we realized these were markers placed near the path to indicate art in the woods. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Red Sandstone Fox</i>, <a href="https://www.gordonyoung.net/" target="_blank">Gordan Young</a>, 1991</td></tr>
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We returned the next summer for two weeks of hiking. Grizedale was at the top of our list of places to visit. I don't remember if we covered the full art trail in one day or two, <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Some Fern</i>, Kerry Morrison, 1997</td></tr>
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but the magnificence of the installations, the appropriateness of placement, material and impact has stayed with us. I often considered applying for a residency to create my own installation, but never did. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Some Fern</i> detail, Kerry Morrison, 1997</td></tr>
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Nearly 20 years later, we brought our daughters to see this favored spot. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Romeo</i>, Rupert Ackroyd & Owen Bullet, 2011</td></tr>
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There are new pieces, such as <i>Romeo</i>. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Romeo </i>detail, Rupert Ackroyd & Owen Bullet, 2011</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Romeo</i>, Rupert Ackroyd & Owen Bullet, 2011</td></tr>
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My first introduction to Andy Goldsworthy was his <a href="http://www.grizedalesculpture.co.uk/taking-a-wall-for-a-walk/" target="_blank"><i>Taking a Wall for Walk</i></a>. Now practically invisible midst huge ferns, the stacked stone wall weaves its way through the forest and trees.<br />
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In 1999, the fern garden was a grassy meadow with a stone wall meandering through it.<br />
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This sheep is one of several that we saw on our last visit. Many are now unrecognizable as being other than a large bit of wood. This little fellow has weathered well. <br />
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Near the visitors center is one of my favorites, <i>Ancient Forester 2</i>. When we entered Grizedale and passed by this gentle giant, I stopped to say hi. I stopped again as we departed, to say goodbye and to thank for forest for another memorable day. Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10927317459104273331noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143591766928521449.post-48733579874880107782017-07-01T04:39:00.000-04:002017-07-01T04:39:36.882-04:00The Lake District - GrasmereYesterday was one of those days whose transportation included trains (the Tube + Heathrow Express), planes (the airport where we picked up our rental car) and automobiles. <br />
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Thankfully, John took on the task/superhuman feat of driving to the <a href="http://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Lake District</a>. <br />
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We arrived safely in <a href="https://www.visitcumbria.com/amb/grasmere/" target="_blank">Grasmere</a> last evening to the delight of Ellie and Grace who, even though they loved London, were ready for a bit of country. Little do they know what is store with hikes in these mountains. <br />
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The whole evening was a tad surreal as John and I were here nearly 20 years ago. We're experiencing that <i>coming home</i> feeling one has when revisiting a favorite place and reliving the memories.<br />
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We're off to <a href="http://www.grizedale.org/" target="_blank">Grizedale</a>. Enjoy!<br />
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<br />Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10927317459104273331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143591766928521449.post-25838948834639040842017-07-01T04:23:00.000-04:002017-07-01T04:23:50.624-04:00London - ThursdayOur last day in London began with me having very high hopes for how our day would go, but as any parent knows, plans can and do change very quickly when little ones are involved. The 5 hour time difference plus the sun still being in the sky until nearly 10 pm has played havoc with not only my sleeping patterns, but Ellie's and Grace's as well. <br />
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While it was touch and go for a few hours as to whether or not we'd ever leave the apartment, <br />
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my powers of persuasion eventually won out and <br />
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we headed to our favorite spot. <br />
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Yes. <a href="http://boroughmarket.org.uk/" target="_blank">Borough Market</a>. No doubt when their friends ask their favorite thing about London, it will be Borough Market. And who could blame them? <br />
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We ambled back to the Tate <br />
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so I could purchase the circle t-shirt. <br />
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During a macaroon break, I noticed that those remaining <br />
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were the colors of the landscape. <br />
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We stopped by <a href="http://www.oxotower.co.uk/" target="_blank">OXO Tower Wharf</a>, <br />
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listened to many wonderful musicians, <br />
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delighted in the bubbles playing on the breeze <br />
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and met friendly monsters. <br />
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The girls dressed for dinner in their new poncho and beret from <a href="http://www.henriettapark.co.uk/home.htm" target="_blank">Henrietta Park</a>. <br />
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Our aprés dinner stroll took us <br />
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past many of the newer office buildings <br />
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and I couldn't resist their colors and patterns. <br />
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Good night London. Thank you for such a lovely visit.Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10927317459104273331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143591766928521449.post-40244645200690188752017-06-29T03:13:00.000-04:002017-06-29T03:13:02.636-04:00London - Borough Market Any list of places to go while in London should include at least one day to experience <a href="http://boroughmarket.org.uk/" target="_blank">Borough Market</a>. Our apartment is close enough to allow for daily strolls among the stalls. <br />
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Our very first stop was at <a href="https://tea2you.co.uk/" target="_blank">Tea 2 You</a> where even watching the tea masters ready a tasting is a visual feast. Samples of the loose leaf teas sit under a glass bell shaped cover just waiting to be lifted to allow the aromas to tease your senses. <br />
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Luckily for me, the girls share my love of tea and have delighted in being able to ask for a sample of any that catch their interest. So far, we've purchased Rose Hibiscus, Mint and Rose, Jasmine Hibiscus and Darjeeling 2nd Flush. Today is our last in London before heading to the Lake District so I'm sure we'll be dropping in at Tea 2 You for one last tasting...and purchase.<br />
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The sign for daily burgers had us stopping and wondering just how ostrich and kangaroo taste. Like chicken or beef? Or are they totally unique tastes? We were curious, but not enough to try. The sign proclaiming crocodile burgers had the girls in fits of disgusted squeals and giggles. <br />
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If you fancy sweets, Borough Market is a dream come true with macaroons, <br />
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meringue the size of softballs, <br />
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every cake imaginable<br />
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and the most delicious chocolates. <br />
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The headless roasting hog was a first for Ellie and Grace. While I've seen whole hogs roasting at barbeques, they hadn't. As we neared the hog, I slowed our pace and waited for their reactions...which were what I had expected - shock, a few squeals (yes, they're at that age...) and finally a good discussion of the subject and how good the meat must taste. Satisfied, we were off for more exploring. <br />
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The octopuses<br />
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and the mushrooms had me wishing for adequate knowledge to take a box home to cook. <br />
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Instead, we took home two Thali boxes to share. While the dishes were spicy enough that the girls found it necessary to take a drink of water every third or fourth bite, the meal was so good that they actually licked the remnants of the sauces off their plates...me too, but they didn't notice...shhhhh..... Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10927317459104273331noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143591766928521449.post-77485107925383477052017-06-28T09:00:00.000-04:002017-06-28T09:00:11.594-04:00London - Sunday & the British MuseumSunday began slowly...mostly with the girls and myself still adjusting to the time difference. Once fully awake and ready, we set off for a bit of exploring. <br />
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The mosaic tiles at the tube stop were a welcome sight <br />
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as was this bit of graffiti. <br />
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As we made our way to the <a href="http://www.britishmuseum.org/" target="_blank">British Museum</a>, the architecture of London began to catch my eye.<br />
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I remember the surprising splashes of color from previous visits<br />
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and began to think of London as a Roy G Biv sort of city. <br />
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Ellie and Grace couldn't resist the red phone booths. <br />
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Like all great museums, the architecture of the<a href="http://www.britishmuseum.org/" target="_blank"> British Museum</a> makes it a work of art all on its own.<br />
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We visited several of the galleries and saw priceless treasures - the Rosetta Stone, one of the Easter Island stones - yet it was <a href="http://www.bernodonoghue.com/" target="_blank">Bern O'Donoghue's</a> <i>Dead Reckoning</i> installation as part of Refugee Week at the museum that I remember most. <br />
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<span><a href="http://www.bernodonoghue.com/dead-reckoning/" target="_blank"><i>Dead Reckoning is an ongoing project bearing witness to the thousands of migrants and refugees who have died, and continue to die, attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea in search of sanctuary and a better life. Each tiny, hand-marbled paper boat is marked with a relationship to another person, a fragile reminder of the individuals caught up in the biggest humanitarian crisis in Europe since World War II. *</i></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">* from Bern O'Donoghue's web site</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">photo credit for all photos in this post - Jennifer Coyne Qudeen </span>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10927317459104273331noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143591766928521449.post-74755406527880925092017-06-27T05:25:00.000-04:002017-06-27T05:25:07.995-04:00London - SaturdayGreetings from London! One of the perks of having a husband whose work requires him to travel is that sometimes it's possible for the girls and I to join him. His past few summer meetings in London have been scheduled at the last minute making it impossible for us to tag along. Thankfully, we had adequate advance notice this time!<br />
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We took a red flight Friday night (bad idea on my part...rationally made sense, yet not realistically) and slept away half the afternoon once all checked in. <br />
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Near the end of London Bridge, was a memorial for the Manchester <br />
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and London Bridge tragedies, <br />
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some left by travelers from all around the world. <br />
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Ellie was particularly curious and would have read each note if time had allowed. <br />
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Back in our room, the setting sun painted the sky beautifully and provided the perfect backdrop for the bit of the London Eye that we can see. Now to adjust to the time difference. Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10927317459104273331noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143591766928521449.post-43104105714816308902017-06-07T12:07:00.001-04:002017-06-07T12:07:58.257-04:00MushroomsThis morning, while removing the mushrooms growing by the front porch, in hopes of doing so before our pup discovers them and deems them interesting enough to taste<br />
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I once again paused to wonder...<br />
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I am the only one who looks at the underside of mushrooms <br />
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and see pages upon pages of books <br />
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just waiting to be read? <br />
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And an umbrella every now and then?Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10927317459104273331noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143591766928521449.post-15214338362282421652017-06-02T20:32:00.000-04:002017-06-02T20:32:24.231-04:00Santa Fe Retreat 2017 - And all the restOnce again <a href="http://www.santafe-livein-artstudio.com/" target="_blank">Radiant Light Art Studio</a> has worked its magic on me. <br />
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From the first step through this lovely weathered gate, <br />
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the energy and warmth of the place can be felt.<br />
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Storm clouds have circled the studio all week, providing breathtaking views as well as<br />
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much needed rain for this dry land.<br />
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One of the noticeable differences between fall (our usual time here) and spring, has been the ceaseless wind. The week was ushered in by strong winds that the neighbor's flag totally unfurled and acting as a weather vane. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jennifer Coyne Qudeen, detail of work in progress, 2017</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td></tr>
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At some point, I wondered if it were possible to stitch the wind. <br />
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With so much zigging and zagging happening, my machine decided to have a bit of fun and throw in a tangle of threads every now and then. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jennifer Coyne Qudeen, detail of work in progress, 2017</td></tr>
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The story tiles and studio muse chatted <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jennifer Coyne Qudeen, detail of work in progress, 2017</td></tr>
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and filled me on what to do next. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jennifer Coyne Qudeen, detail of work in progress, 2017</td></tr>
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Sewing breaks were spent doing asemic (or arsenic as the auto-correct on my phone thought best on an Instagram post this morning) writing on paper and cloth. One such break lead me wonder if I could make the zig zag stitch resemble writing<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jennifer Coyne Qudeen, detail of work in progress, 2017</td></tr>
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before returning to stitching the wind<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jennifer Coyne Qudeen, detail of work in progress, 2017</td></tr>
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and circles.<br />
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52 story tiles were sliced, rearranged, stamped on and stitched with 48 of them making the cut. <br />
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One of the highlighta of this visit was meeting Marianne of <a href="http://visibleus.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Over the Rainbow</a> blog. Back before <a href="http://www.pamsullivan.com/" target="_blank">Pam</a>
and I ventured to Santa Fe for the first time, Marianne was kind enough
to recommend restaurants and places to visit. Each year since has had
her traveling while we're here. Thankfully, our schedules finally
coincided. What a lovely time we had!<br />
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All is now packed and the studio feels a bit empty, wistful...or maybe it's really just me. Time here is special and I am thankful for it and for being able to share it with Pam. Until next year...Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10927317459104273331noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143591766928521449.post-35139831609177599392017-05-29T06:00:00.000-04:002017-05-29T07:52:00.167-04:00Santa Fe Retreat 2017 - Story TilesWay back in 2010, I took a big piece of black linen and painted it white, added a tad of yellow, stamped a story within a story and then added other surface design elements before cropping it several times. A post from <a href="https://jennifercoynequdeen.blogspot.com/2011/01/storytelling-revisited.html" target="_blank">January 23, 2011</a> shows my thought process along the way as well as 88 of the 106 story tiles.<br />
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All this time, the tiles have rested quietly in a bin in my studio closet. Once or twice a year, I take them out for a few days and ponder just what the next step is. Ideas have played hide and seek with me...until I decided that they were the perfect thing to bring to Santa Fe to work on. If you follow me on Instagram, then you know that I've been <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jennifer Coyne Qudeen, work in progress 2017</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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stitching circles, <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jennifer Coyne Qudeen, work in progress 2017</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jennifer Coyne Qudeen, work in progress 2017</td></tr>
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and lines, <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jennifer Coyne Qudeen, work in progress 2017</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jennifer Coyne Qudeen, work in progress 2017</td></tr>
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stamping and <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jennifer Coyne Qudeen, work in progress 2017</td></tr>
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writing stories. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jennifer Coyne Qudeen, work in progress 2017</td></tr>
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I've been cutting and layering, <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jennifer Coyne Qudeen, work in progress 2017</td></tr>
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trying to decide which is really the front <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jennifer Coyne Qudeen, work in progress 2017</td></tr>
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and which is the back. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jennifer Coyne Qudeen, work in progress 2017</td></tr>
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I've set a challenge for myself - to see how many story tiles can be finished during my time here. In the process, the thresh hold of my comfort zone is being tested. It feels good to stretch and push my creative muscles...to play, to think <i>what if</i> and then find out. <br />
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