The end is near...

Here is my report from Miami.

Yesterday we had a bit of freedom which was nice... The big news of the day is that Fi sold her piece to a gentleman from Milan. Here are some pictures of it... I'm sorry I don't have a full image - but that's how I roll.



Hey, Look! There's my work in the background!





Those would be James paintings on the left.



I met a gentleman named Duncan... he's an editor and these are his shoes



I also met his sister Karen... these are her shoes (you know I like converse!)



We also saw Zachary again and these are the shoes he wore...



He also had a really great red top on.

After my stint at the booth I walked down to Aqua Wynwood to see my friend's Anne and Isaac's work. They both show at Lawrimore Project in Seattle. Isaac has this great pool table c-print that's in the actual size of a pool table... (I think I got that right - but since I'm not a photo person we'll just have to add a margin of error).

I also visited the James Harris Gallery, Lisa Boyle, NavtaSchulz and met Luis from Luis De Jesus Seminal Projects in San Diego. Everyone at Aqua was very friendly and there seemed to be a more laid back feeling than Scope. Don't get me wrong, Scope is great - but Aqua seemed a bit more accessible in areas.

I really enjoyed the Lawrimore Project... interesting work - great space (who knew a loading dock could look so good?). I might be biased because I know a few of the artists there - but that's just the way I am.

I wish I had time to get to the Aqua Hotel but I don't think it's going to happen. I guess half of Aqua is better than none.

So.... to continue on with my report - as I returned from a short trip to Target to get Turkey Jerky and cookies I met a woman who is looking for high concept art for a new Comcast building... she really liked my work. I take this as a good sign - she gave me her card.

I have sort of resigned myself to going back to New York with all my work - I have gotten good response so I am a bit encouraged, but it doesn't pay my visa bill.

There is always today. Speaking of today we are flying back to New York tonight and then I can go back to the Today Show tomorrow... I really miss it when I'm not there. The other day I met a gentleman who used to work there and knows a segment producer... my dream of really being on the show may actually work out!

My only regret about Miami is that I didn't get a chance to put on my swimsuit... I guess I could go put it on right now and parade around the hotel room but that wouldn't have the same feel.

Here are some images of my work...







I'll try to take some better photos today for you all.

Everyone have a safe trip back to wherever you're from.... word to your mother!

Day 3???

I've begun to lose track of what day it is...

This is Sylvia... she's the one who takes care of the restrooms at Scope..



This is a look at what an excellent job she does...
(she held the door open for me so I could take the picture).



These are the sinks and the cushy hand towels.



This is the tip tub that I am going to put a big tip in if I sell something... I may put a big tip in there anyway (I got some spending money from my momma and the Big A - via little L...)



This is the mirror in the restroom (that would be me holding the new camera).



This is Lilah who sits at the VIP desk... she is very friendly and efficient.





This sign is on the door as you enter Scope... I wonder why?



This gentleman is from Artforum - he looks great... (I saw him on the way to visit Sylvia... I thought his outfit rocked - when I came back he was in our booth).



These are his shoes...



This is Dennis Oppenheim's shoe (or should I say sandal).



This is Bryan's shoe.



These are Fi's shoes.



These are Nate's shoes (nice choice - I own some myself).



These are Buki's shoes...



And this is my shoe.



Oh yeah, Travis sold a piece - to this gentleman.



This is his shoe.



This is the red dot that Travis put next to the piece.



We celebrated back at the hotel with Champagne, pizza and beer... oh yeah, I forgot - there was an SAIC reception. I had a few drinks there too...and a nice selection of appetizers... the bacon wrapped scallops were my favorite I think.

I took these pictures across the way from the balcony.



I felt like I was spying...







Mr. Artforum really liked Travis' work - he kept looking at it... he told us our booth looked good... I think it does too... a bit crowded, but considering we don't have a gallery behind us and have to accommodate six different types of work I think it's alright.

I better get a move on... I have the first shift today and then I want to go to Aqua Art and Aqua Wynwood and check out the Seattle galleries that are there. I actually get a free day today (sort of)... I'll see you all later.

Target is calling my name.

Scope Day two ish.

Things picked up yesterday and I settled down a bit... cranky factor is at 2 (on a scale of 10). Some people expressed interest in my work (still no sales though).

It's hard to be taken seriously when you're viewed of as a novelty act. It is an opportunity though, so I'm not going to complain too much.

Chad and his friend Liza (his producer) stopped by yesterday. I gave him a few of my t-shirts to wear around. There's nothing like shameless self promotion. I'm all for it. I also started working on a post about the bathrooms at Scope but I was interrupted... they are in these big trailers provided by Kohler - they have automatic faucets and extra cushy towels to dry your hands on. The attendant who cleans them calls me honey. I like that - I told her if I sold anything I would give her a big tip because it's the people with those jobs that keep the whole thing running.

In the afternoon, Buki and I went to Photo Miami and talked to Zachary Drucker about his work.

All of us went out for dinner at the Chinese restaurant in our hotel. It was good to get away from the spotlight for a while (not to mention being able to sit down...).

I don't have to be at Scope until 1pm today - I may make my way to Target and look for a new outfit for tonight (there is an SAIC reception at the National).

This is the view from my hotel room's balcony...






More later...

Miami, Art, and Iggy..

Yesterday was a really long day... I hate being cranky but I can't help it... I will try not to be negative today... maybe if I drank more it would help... or if I could just spend some quality time in a grocery store or Target.

Here are some photos from yesterday...

These are cones by Dennis Oppenheim... we met him yesterday... he has interesting feet.



This would be the entrance to the tent...



These are some pictures of our space...







This is what I saw as we were driving over to Art Basel...





Jump to a few hours later and this is what it looked like down by the containers at the beach...





This is Iggy Pop... he and the Stooges performed on the beach... I would have taken pictures of his shoes but I couldn't see them...



I may have some more time today to take more pictures...

I must say that the shoes I saw at Art Basel were some of the most interesting ever...

Some Miami scenes...

This is what Miami looks like from the airport (okay, it's Ft. Lauderdale - but close enough).



This is what our space looked like before installation...



This is what it kind of looked like after...



Okay, maybe they're not scenes... they're pictures from inside a tent...

Hopefully I won't be so cranky today and I'll be able to stay peppy and energetic... I must say there are a lot of cute police officers in Miami!

Okay, I have things to do and the Today show to watch.

Hi Miami!

I'm here... don't have much time to chat. We install today... some of my frames have schmootz on them but there is nothing I can do now.

I will take photos and post them tonight if I have time.

Come see me if you're in Miami. Scope, booth 33.

Photos.

I forgot that I took some pictures yesterday of Madison Square Park in the snow....

Here goes nothing...

I think I got everything done yesterday. I'm really not looking forward to having to install tomorrow - I'm a bit worried that my stuff is going to look like crap (it probably won't though)...

Maybe I'll try to go back to bed for a little bit. It's going to be crazy soon enough.

There are not enough hours.

I am running out of time. I have lot of things to do today and I'm not sure I'm going to have enough time. I'm sure me listing off things is really going to excite you but for me it's a coping mechanism so here it goes.
I have to buy a shelf, pick up my prints (if they're ready), put together a dvd for the show in Miami, oh - I have to frame some of the prints, I have to pack, buy a portfolio to put all my things in and possibly do laundry (that's last on the list...) I also want to make some t-shirts for my friend Chad to wear while we're in Miami...

Hey, Look! It's me with makeup on!



Honestly I would wear makeup more often but it takes a while to get it on... it interferes with my coffee drinking and Today show viewing.

I should probably work on getting some things done. I will try to post later but I can't guarantee anything.

Crazy Dreams

I had a dream last night that involved both Meredith Vieira and Ann Curry. I was busy doing some errands (like I have been lately) and I picked up my phone and noticed that I had missed a phonecall. When I looked at the number it was Meredith who had called. I couldn't figure out why she had called me but then I started watching the Today Show and they started doing a segment on crazy fans or I guess you would call super fans. They had put together a montage of me and my signs to illustrate what some people do.

I was honored. I figured she was calling me to inform me that they were going to run the segment. What a nice person.

A little later on in my dream I ran into Ann Curry. She didn't know who I was... I started to explain who I was but she didn't know what I was talking about. I guess that's okay... it WAS just a dream.