So, I’m in a new town and it’s the beginning of the year. It seems like a good time to start blogging again. I’ve been pretty quiet on social media, as I’ve been striving towards some goals here at RRG&P. I love the idea of this media space to keep you updated on my projects and whatever is on my mind. Buckle up and enjoy the disjointed, awkward and inappropriate ride.
The shop: To catch you up, I relocated my studio from Syracuse NY to Norwich NY in Sept of 2024. I have a cabin outside of the city on Pigeon Hill, and it’s where I ultimately want to retire. Finding a dedicated studio space in a small town was difficult and I decided to try a mixed use retail and studio space model. I had to downsize significantly to fit in this shop and have a small retail space allotment. Merchandising has been an interesting adventure and I’m still refining my skills in that area. Im looking forward to the warmer months and being able to interact more with the community. I want people to feel comfortable wandering in and watching how I create. Norwich is a very artistic leaning town. We have the blues festival and other music-centric endeavors. Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival is a top tier gathering of amazing artists that occurs here every September too. I’m hoping that I can have my own small impact here as a lone artist with a passion for sharing my process and keeping an open door mentality.
Winter: It’s been brutal and a really hard landing for my first winter down here full time. But it’s so pretty. Like, jaw droppingly beautiful. I never stop wanting to pull over and take pictures of the sheer raw beauty. It’s stunning and a small reflection of the gorgeous scenery that Chenango County offers seasonally. So, I get up and slide down my harrowing driveway without complaint and commute along the creek while watching for deer. Happily and with gratitude.
2024 The Year of the Crone: I’m turning 48 in a few weeks and I’m feeling crone-ish. I hang out in my cabin. I talk to the birds and the animals. I read so many books and obsess over my wood stove. The fucks that I give on a daily basis are basically none. I’m taking all that energy and pouring it into my creativity this year. I have two lovely shop windows and I’m dedicating one to an art installation. My goal is to have a base installation, comprised of 85% handmade material, that I will change with the season and holidays. I’m currently working on the centerpiece and I’ll keep you updated. There will also be other individual projects that will reflect this theme of nature and how I see the natural world.
On my board: I’m currently working on the previously mentioned centerpiece and a large rooster panel that will be available when completed. And all the Valentine’s Day things. Because you know it’s my favorite holiday.
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More soon. Thanks for reading and stopping by.
