Saul Williams – DNA

How much fun is this one?

Cedars Spring Show

Yesterday was a beautiful day and the Cedars Spring Show went off without any hitches. Well, at least none that I perceived. There was a good turn out accompanied by art, music and barbecue.

Tree Studies and Dia Girls
© 2012 Kelly Jacobi

Detail shot of sculpture on display at the Cedars Spring Show.

Detail shot of someone else’s installation art at the Cedars Spring Show.

This Weekend!

My boyfriend and I will both be displaying work in this show. If the weather holds it should be an awesome event!

Hello Mouse

Hello Mouse

A quick little mouse to brighten my friend’s day.

Archers of Loaf – One Slight Wrong Move

Archers of Loaf is a band my boyfriend introduced me to and I’ve come to love their music. “One Slight Wrong Move” is one of my favorite songs of theirs.

First Set of Pedals

Arugula Flowers

I think they make a pretty post card.

Flowers for my grandparents.

The Pack a.d. – Sirens

Here is another song I like with a fun (albeit sometimes surprising) video to match!

Jubilee at Kettle Art Gallery

A beautiful day for a trip to Deep Ellum, Dallas.

April 18 started out as a stormy, tumultuous day but given afternoon hours turned into a beautiful, crisp spring evening perfect for enjoying a night out on the town. Given the option I decided to make the drive down to Deep Ellum to check out Jubilee – a Kettle Retro-Spectacle.

It doesn’t take a long walk through the iconic neighborhood of Deep Ellum to realize the Campagna family built a legacy of art and community: Frank Campagna, Kettle Art Gallery founder has a myriad of murals throughout the area adorning the crumbling brick walls of buildings that have housed cafes, bars, galleries and restaurants.

On approach, the Kettle Gallery, a small, inviting space which, minutes after opening their doors, already bubbled with activity.

Kettle Art Gallery
2714 Elm Street
Dallas, TX 75226

The art featured in this show is a diverse mix brought to the walls by a group of Kettle veterans who throughout the years aided in building a supportive community within and around the gallery. All of the artists featured have shown in Kettle before, a handful of whom were present when Kettle opened it’s doors in 2005. The room was filled with somber gratitude: this is the last show Kettle will host at this location. The memories will remain but parting with a home is never easy.

Frank Campagna amidst a crowd of artists and art lovers.

Throughout the years Kettle has stayed true to its mission of inclusion with the help of volunteers who share their vision: helping artists of all levels grow. Doing so required love and respect: Kettle has one for-profit event each year which is balanced by a show that does just the opposite by strictly promoting the artists who help the gallery. Relegating the money making to one event allows a symbiosis between the gallery and the artists that feels like friendship rather than a business arrangement.

Kettle lovers loving art.

Many have graced the walls of Kettle and, through the community Kettle has fostered, seen their art reach audiences greater than they ever could have imagined. Like many of their past shows this Retro-Spectacle offers art for a range of budgets; it’s a great chance for seasoned collectors to add to their collections and for fledgling collectors to whet their palates.

Bright Future © Amber Campagna

This show will hang until May 4 at 10:00 pm. With a broad range of art available it’s a perfect opportunity for collectors to find a new piece they love to add to their own wall. It’s also an ideal time to stop by and witness a glimpse of local history as a Deep Ellum staple closes it’s doors.

I have loved my experiences with the Kettle Gallery and anxiously await their return to Dallas in a new venue.

Tea Time Chick

Mail art for Megan.

When my friend moved to Austin it put an end to our monthly tea times, which I’ve missed. On a few occasions I’ve found myself scoping out tea time potential in my schedule before realizing I can’t make it down to Austin. Until I can plan out a trip to see her post cards will have to suffice.

At the end of last year’s fall I received a deer head from my father after a successful hunting trip. I’ve undertaken cleaning the skull and after leaving the worms and beetles to their work all winter I’ve unearthed a (almost entirely) clean skull!

Hello, dear deer.

I have now amassed a small collection of animal skulls and plan to create some sculptures with them. Stand by for updates!