The Strycker

Working on "A Piece"

(or "Piece Out")... I know... I'm corny.

The pictures are of me in my studio and the prints (or pieces) I'm working on.

All of the talk about my "piece" is in reference to David Sedaris' anecdotal story in "Me Talk Pretty One Day" in which he goes to art school. "This was the art world I'd been dreaming of, where God-given talent was considered an unfair advantage and a cold-blooded stare merited more praise than the ability to render human flesh." He and his fellow art students all talk about what "pieces" their working on... if you haven't, read it. It's funny. I promise.

This past weekend I found Il Teatro Palladium (so far south it was not on three of my four maps-- so finding it really was a victory, especially for a directionally challenged person as myself). The trek was worth it though, as they were showing William Kentridge animations-- Journey to the Moon (also featured at the Venice Biennale this Year) and 8 Drawings Projected, a series of his animations beginning in the late 80's and ending in 2003 about apartheid in South Africa. They were achingly beautiful, inspiring, and accompanied by live music-- a string quartet and a pianist.

This week is fall break at Temple Rome. there are no classes, but I'm trying to use the time to get lots of work done (as you can see). I may take a train to Florence on Wednesday though... I suppose that's it for now.

Arrivederci!

posted by Jacquelyn @ 1:20 PM