Weekend in Syracuse and Beyond

Recently, I popped up to Syracuse for the weekend to attend the Everson Biennial Show: The Object and Beyond-the image above is of Errol Willett's stoneware vine. I met lots of interesting people and saw art of all sorts. Meeting Professor Olivia Robinson, a very tech savvy artist who describes herself as knowing what men know, in regard to electricity, computers, robots, manufacturing inflatable art and how to properly use a soldering iron, was one of the many highlights. Once you check out her website, you will agree she is a live wire-be sure to watch the video of her project, OBLIVIOUS.
I also had time to take in the International Fiber Collaborative, a project headed up by fiber artist, Jennifer Marsh. After putting out an international call for 3' X 3' crocheted cloth, she pieced the cloth together to make a slip cover for an entire abandoned gas station, including the pumps. Many of the fiber pieces included messages and thoughts on our nation's dependency on oil. I still do not know how she maintained the needed energy level to complete this project, but she did it and it is very impressive. The work will be in place through this fall. If you find yourself driving through the Syracuse area, you should definitely check it out.
Once home, it was time to get things together for the Farm Family Reunion. One of my dear NYC friends stopped by to spend the night on the way to the reunion. When I knew him, he was Dave, but in my absence he became a rabbi and I found myself addressing him as David-Dave just seemed too casual. By the time we left the reunion, he was just Dave again. Now it's time to turn attention to the 4th of July. Our peach trees are heavy with fruit and the oven building is well under way... Peach cobblers from the oven are in my future.