It has been several weeks since I’ve last been in AIR Deanna Leamon’s studio on the 2nd floor so I was not sure what to expect when I ventured down the hallway for a casual Q&A. But before we could even officially start the interview process, my wheels were turning with questions as soon as I saw a twinkle of metallic silver hidden behind thick dark layers of oil sticks. Curious as to how one might achieve that effect, I learned that insulation as panel makes for a great, lightweight “canvas.” I finally stopped scanning the walls of her studio, and we sat down to talk about her work, the creative process and her residency experience…

Join us on Friday, March 19 for the closing reception of "Joyce Scott: Recall" as well as the "2010 Winter Artists-in-Residence Exhibition" on the 2nd and 3rd floor galleries. Yes, we said closing reception, not only does the Center celebrate the first chance to see our exhibitions with an Opening Reception, but we also commemorate the last chance to see the exhibition with a Closing Reception.

Yesterday there was a knock on the office door and I was the lucky one to answer, it was Darren Goins, 11-Month affiliate artist looking for “an extra set of hands.” Darren and I walked down to his studio and as I turned the corner, I was thrilled to see two plexi glass canvas circles hanging on the wall, backlit with neon.