SAFETY BOMBS (All Saint Sebastian Needed Was A Little Luck)
As an American, I only know war from afar. I live in Dubai now, as safe place historically removed from acts of war. That was until this week, when I experienced Iranian missiles overhead, accompanied by the sights and sounds of their interceptions. I worry about my two year old son – how close he is to an American war, to a missile strike while he sleeps peacefully. We all need a little luck right now.
Here’s a look at my contribution to the Sharjah Art Foundation anthology Corniche 7, inspired by a Nietzsche quote and power lines.
Burj Khalifa Christmas Tree. Linocut on folded Bristol Board. 2025
The group exhibition In Bannister’s Footsteps at Rhode Island College is now finished, but I’m proud to have been a part of it. I contributed four linocut prints and one canvas stencil painting. There was a nice variety of styles within the show, all inspired by Edward Mitchell Bannister, a 19th century landscape painter whose legacy is still felt in Rhode Island and surrounding New England. My research for the show taught me a lot about his activism, art-making philosophies, and plein air practices that have led to statues and galleries dedicated to him.
Which Dubai Chocolate are you feeling like today?
This Saturday, I will have a gelliplate and collagraph printmaking workshop at Sharjah Art Foundation. We’ll start with a tour of Leda Catunda’s exhibition at the Sharjah Art Museum, and draw inspiration from her work to produce our own textured and colorful prints by inking and pressing everyday items. More information and sign-ups here.
I am part of an upcoming group exhibition at Bannister Gallery in Rhode Island College. If you’re in Rhode Island next month, stop by and see it!
I had another fun linocut workshop this week in Dubai. I have done these at homes for small groups, in offices for work socializing events, in galleries for interactive events, and as part of large art festivals. They’re a great creative outlet for anyone to try, with no experience necessary and unique results for every artist.
