Our youngest residents pose for a picture with Arcosanti in the background, from left to right: Graham, Sasha, Maxwell, and Sebastian.
[photo Nadia Begin & text: Colleen Reckow]
Posted by sue on March 5, 2010 11:34:55 AM MST
Continuing our report on the Resident Art Show: New work was recently added to the collection.David DeGomez added his colorful "Figure Study" and Larry Meagher set up a display of his ceramic work.
[photo: sue & text: Colleen Reckow]
The stained glass Madonna was created by Melissa Soluski and Maria Soleri exhibits original paintings and greeting cards.
[photo: sue & text: Colleen Reckow]
Ceramic pendants by Colleen Reckow are available for purchase as well as Alfonso Elia's framed photography.
[photo: sue & text: Colleen Reckow]
Posted by sue on February 26, 2010 11:52:43 AM MST
Earlier this month, the Ceramics department hosted a bell-carving session for the new workshop. Participants had the opportunity to learn the processes and techniques taught to employees of the department.
[photo: Chihiro Saito & text: Colleen Reckow]
Using simple utility knives with specialized blades, they learned carving strokes and practiced on a small bell. Then, given a larger bell, participants created a final design for themselves.
[photo: Chihiro Saito & text: Colleen Reckow]
Later the bells were fired and assembled and available to take home.
[photo: Chihiro Saito & text: Colleen Reckow]
Posted by sue on February 24, 2010 9:15:24 AM MST
The Year of the Tiger began on February 14th, 2010 and Arcosanti residents celebrated the Chinese New Year among other events that busy day with a parade and bonfire. Astrid Sonne and Kirsten Lynge applied the finishing touches to their dragon's head in preparation for the parade.
[photo: Chihiro Saito & text: Colleen Reckow]
The group assembled in the café before walking through site with drums; hoping to drive out any bad spirits.
[photo: Chihiro Saito & text: Colleen Reckow]
Brian Thompson and Kirsten headed up the dragon.
[photo: Chihiro Saito & text: Colleen Reckow]
Jose Masoy followed close behind.
[photo: Chihiro Saito & text: Colleen Reckow]
Posted by sue on February 19, 2010 10:00:27 AM MST
On Sunday, February 14th, the 2010 Annual Resident Art Show opened in the early afternoon. Many visitors stopped by Arcosanti during the long holiday weekend and had an opportunity to view our display. We provided light refreshments, wine, and music for the event. Among many other artists, Sammie Tapia presented her oil paintings of the local environment.
[photo: sue & text: Colleen Reckow]
Artists from Cosanti also joined our show, pictured here is work by Maria Soleri and Katharine Simpson.
[photo: sue & text: Colleen Reckow]
Pastel paintings by Colleen Reckow and sculpture by Cliff Hersted returned again this year.
[photo: sue & text: Colleen Reckow]
Landscape photographs by David DeGomez.
[photo: sue & text: Colleen Reckow]
To celebrate Valentines Day, community members decorated the café with paper roses while enjoying the music and conversation.
[photo: sue & text: Colleen Reckow]
It was argued that "everyone should have a chandelier," after the installation of a new lighted fixture above the café bar seating (also an element of the art show created by Astrid Sonne and Kirsten Lynge). Meanwhile, Pete spun a mix of Jazz, the Beatles, and light music for the afternoon.
[photo: sue & text: Colleen Reckow]
Posted by sue on February 17, 2010 11:57:24 AM MST