Hello!

I hope spring is bringing as much vibrance into your life as it is into mine. I tell myself fall is my favorite season but when it’s actually spring my mind changes.

Now some updates.

I’ve been exploring different arts connections with different organizations up to good causes. Most recently, I had the opportunity to contribute this little piece to a silent auction fundraiser for DVSAS.

I was told today by the very sweet point of contact who worked with me that the auction was a great success and that they raised more funds for DVSAS this year than they did last year. Hooray.

I loaned her a few splattery easels out of my studio for the event to display work from a few other artists who contributed to the auction.

It continues to be a learning experience finding ways to create value for both myself and others with art. One key part of helping others connect to the value of my artwork is giving it clear context.

In this case I provided a certificate with all the “stats” about this art piece, as well as a little explainer card about me & my art. This was the first draft; the one that went to auction was a bit more cleaned up (but still hand made).

One of the perks and drawbacks of not being on social media is that I am much less compulsive about taking photos of everything. So a lot of what I do lately exists out in the world without a digital footprint to prove it.

I really don’t think this has to be a bad thing.

Speaking of doing lo-fi and underground things, I am curating an eclectic underground pop-up show in solidarity with May Day Strong.

If you are interested in contributing you have until the end of April to get in contact with me.

The purpose of this one-night show is simply to give real people a way to connect with each other over our art in a way that is not gatekept by a price tag.

This part of the venue where the show will be has never been used as a gallery before. So it’s also an exercise in uplifting a space and not letting perfectionism get in the way of doing something cool.

Some of the art will be available for purchase direct from the artist.

So far there are 9 confirmed contributors to the show. If you know someone who might want to join in do let them know to reach out to me. Or, just come and take a look on May 1.

May 1 is also first Friday art walk, and businesses across town are focused on featuring art made by kids. The upstairs gallery at Make.Shift is opening a show called The Butterfly Effect, which I also have a new little piece in.

More things underway, but that’s all for this update.

Peace,

Adrien