Art acquisition, 5 years in the making

I bought some new art...






...I'm pretty ecstatic about it.





This isn't just any old piece of art...





...it is a copper wire screen that has been picked and poked to form the shape of a woman...



...and I love it.






5 years ago I was in New York and walking by the Met - there are always many artists displaying their wears along the park there. I stopped at one display that was particularly good, it was a man making 3d shapes out of metal window screens. It was beautiful. I wanted to buy something, and even talked prices with him for a bit, but didnt have enough cash and was running late to catch my bus back to Boston. Ever since then, I have deeply regretted not buying one of his pieces.


This weekend Lindsay invited me to walk with her to the Harvard Square Mayfair. After sampling some free fudge and fighting through the crowds, I saw an artist booth - with 3d metal screen sculptures. I went up to the artist, "Years ago I saw something like this next to the Met in NY..." "yes, that was me."

DESTINY

I immediately purchased a piece. And yes, I was sure to get his contact info and website. Pete Smith of Burlington VT, I <3 your work.

my beautiful mom

I know mothers day is a week away, but oh well




















This is a portrait that my parents photoshop teacher did of them. I guess she used a few photos of them as reference and then created this picture as a painting in photoshop. It is beautiful. You can tell my mom was a total fox when she was younger - she is still quite beautiful.

My friend Lindsay pointed out that she looks a LOT like the actress Glenne Headly. Never realized it, but she's very right. I hope I inherit some of both of their excellent non-aging qualities :)