What's up J...?

2009-03-03T17:28:00.000-08:00

The Frankenart Mart gallery show is still up and an informal opening was held last Sunday complete with free hot dogs. How can you beat that? The show will remain up until April 12th so please check it out if you are in the area. Leslie, the proprietor is quite a champion of the arts as are the two cats in residence.

Below is a photo of my installation. My "Slugs of Serenity" prayer cards and a new site-specific installation called "Prayer Catch and Release Program".

The Slugs of Serenity - original prayer cards
By Julienne Givot
I grew up Catholic. Prayer for me then was all about Saints and the Virgin Mary. While praying directly to ‘the Big Guy’ was of course encouraged, I was taught that you could go through a Saint to send your prayer along. The idea being that the Saint had God’s ear and would intercede on your behalf. I read stories of Saints all the time and collected Saint prayer cards like other kids collected baseball cards. Some saints were specialists, like St. Jude the patron Saint of the impossible.

Even though I left the Catholic Church years ago, I have to admit that it's left its mark. I still find the mythology is incredibly rich, spooky and downright interesting when viewed through a mystic/anthropological/artistic lens. I painted this series of cards as an homage to the Saint cards I used to collect as a child. They represent qualities and ideas I feel that I need a reminder of now and again. The series also reflects my own non-denominational feelings about the need for prayer.

Prayer Catch and Release Program - site specific installation
by Julienne Givot

Write down your prayer and deposit in the box. Once you are done, surrender your need to worry about whatever it was your prayer was about and let (enter your term for a Higher Power / Divine here) take care of it.

Consider it out of your hands to worry so much about it. You have a Partner in all of this so have faith and let go and Let God (or whatever equivalent you might believe in even if just a teeny bit).

2009-01-05T10:06:00.000-08:00

Really it's incredibly embarrassing how remiss I am in keeping this updated. Blame the distraction caused by life and those pesky networking sites like MySpace and Facebook which I do manage to keep somewhat updated. Be that as it may... here is an update for 2009.

I will finally get to show my "Slugs of Serenity" prayer cards at an upcoming show at Frankenart Mart this month. The theme of the show is prayer in all it's general and specific forms. It's odd that the theme has had a bit of controversial effect. Odd for many reasons but for me mainly because with all that's going on you'd think prayer would be making a serious comeback.

Anywho... here is an example of one of my quirky paintings / cards;
There are a set of six faux saints and accompanying prayers (of sorts). They are an homage to the Catholic Saint cards that I collected the way most kids collected baseball cards. They mainly act as reminders or prayer for reminders that I find important in day to day life. The rest can be seen on Flickr.

I'm also creating an additional piece for the show which explores prayer and the need for surrender. A photo of that soon I hope.

The "Prayer" show at Frankenart Mart will be open January 18th - April 12 so stop on by to check it out if you are in San Francisco. 515 Balboa St. @ 6th Ave. SF

2007-05-15T20:40:00.000-07:00

The William Collection opening reception went swimmingly with a nice sized turn out of old and new friends and art mavens. Wine was slurped, mini cupcakes gobbled and photo ops were had.

A few are posted below but if you want the full treatment check out the photos on FlickR William Show Reception Photos You can download the full size versions there if you want.

Jennifer and William in full flirt - Jennifer is the owner and designer of William's custom lingerie!

Robt, Colin, Me, William, Daryn and Dave

William and the full size version of the special edition lingerie. Oh la la! get them while they are Hot!

2007-05-01T18:35:00.000-07:00

Hello patient friends and interested parties-

That's right I'm off my artistic butt and hanging my first show of the year! So much time painting and working it took a little distraction to get back out there and show something. It's time and there are more shows in the works. But for now...

What's on: "William" pseudo documentary photos of my lil plastic muse William
Where: Porcelynne Boutique & Gallery 487 14th St. @ Guerrero SF,CA
When: May 2nd - May 31st
Opening reception Friday May 11th 6pm - 10pm

The show will be up all month long but if you are in the SF Area please come by the opening on Friday the 11th. The gallery owner is doing all kinds of crazy promotions for the show - including a "Win a Date with William" drawing, photo booth with William as well as special limited edition lingerie, which he'll be wearing for the show. Yes indeed he's becoming a lil plastic star. This would be the third time he's had couture made just for him. I've even added a new photo to the series for the occasion (the first in several years). The show is also an official part of SF Art Fest - woo hoo!

See: http://www.juliennegivot.com/william/index.htm
Make friends: http://www.myspace.com/ohmywilliam

I hope this finds you all well.

2007-04-03T10:12:00.000-07:00

After an almost 8 month hiatus the PurseCam section of my website has been updated. Only a handful of new images are there but that's a start (or restart rather). I began the whole thing to keep myself shooting every day -guess I slacked a bit. My new-ish cell phone camera is slightly better than the old one but I still like the crappy quality. I tend to carry my other camera with me too so the page contains images of both good and poor resolution.

The Masomo Project book has kept me busy so there is not much new happening in the world of painting. I am aching to get at least 3 more paintings done to complete the new series. It's been quite a move to the more narrative/illustration style for me. Representational work is still a challenge for me technically but I've always been the type that learns by doing. Feel free to use this link to see the 3 completed paintings.

I'm also preparing for a solo show at the Procelynne Gallery in May. I'll be showing the William series with a few new images of ole Will in some custom made lingerie. Oh la la!

2007-03-16T14:25:00.000-07:00

I just completed this painting - number three in a new series.
15 x 30 oil on canvas - the working title is
"moon tower" but I am open to suggestions.

2007-02-21T19:16:00.000-08:00

I have a few upcoming show announcements:

May 07 - William (solo exhibit) - Porcelynne Gallery - SF

June 07 - Group Exhibit - Mina Dresden Gallery - SF

What's happening?
Still not in the 9-5 groove (avoiding it actually) and workin the creative angles with my time plus various contract and photo gigs. Been painting quite a lot as well. The 3 images below are 'work in progress'. A friend has graciously volunteered to help me learn some real technique. I've been happily flailing about with what little I remember from my 2 semesters of painting in high school. Guess it's time to take a crack at representational art but I can tell you already that I really prefer to paint from my head. I'm stubborn I guess.

Oil on Canvas:
Sock Puppet! work in progress

The first of what I think will be a narrative series:
Progression of the Moon -work in progress

Sometimes I Live on the Sun -work in progress

2006-12-29T15:56:00.000-08:00

I quit the day job and am taking some time for creative projects. Yay! Part of December was dedicated to holiday stuff and clearing off a big ole 'to-do' list that I'd accumulated over the past year. Now I'm settling down to the projects at hand. Namely:

Curating, editing and putting together a photographic pictorial book of Africa. The sales proceeds will go directly to the Masomo Project which is dedicated to providing education for underprivileged children in Africa. So far 23 photographers have enlisted to lend their beautiful images of Africa and I'm in the middle of the daunting task of selecting and editing them into the book. Projected publication date is May 2007.
Website re-vamp. My site is long overdue for an overhaul. New images need to be added and old stuff removed. I plan on adding my painting work in addition to an updated look and feel. Completing a short montage of my time in Africa is part of this project as well.
Writing! This one might be long term but I'm doing some work on a screenplay. Nobody gets details on that for a while. ;)

That's all for now. Feel free to view my profile on MySpace It's more personal than art related but I blog there as well and update it much more often than this one.

Be well and Happy New Year!!
love, Julienne

2006-11-05T21:27:00.000-08:00

Africa was AMAZING and I miss it already. Everything went so smoothly and I had what I consider the best kind of vacation where there is both lots of adventure and some relaxation.

Below: Taken from the plane on the way to Zanzibar

We spent 5 days in Zanzibar - which was awesome but a little strange because it was Ramadan and folks were a little low on energy. Zanzibar is 90% Islamic and to pay respect we didn't eat or drink anything in public. Luckily the local posh hotel was a haven where we could hang out and relax with a beer without offending anyone.

Below: Sunset from the Serena Hotel in Stone Town, Zanzibar

Stone Town although heavy on the touristy stuff was also intense and beautiful - the main center is all tiny crowded alley ways. The area is known for it's ornate spiked doors. Photos below:

We had dinner in an open air market and feasted on some of the best 'street food' that I've ever had.

Below: Fharo Dani Market

Pictures indeed tell the best story and I've posted some at the link below.
Africa Photos

Sunrise over the Indian Ocean:

Thandie and I at the Hakuna Majiwe Resort in Paje,Zanzibar:

Thanks for all of your well wishes and notes while I've been away. Apologies to those I didn't get to respond to directly. Getting reliable access to my email was difficult but I hope to see / talk to you all soon.

Till then 'kwa heri' and 'hakuna matata'!
Julienne

2006-08-26T09:08:00.000-07:00

Off the continent now!
September 5th I'll be leaving for a 6 week adventure; a month in London for work then 2 weeks in Tanzania visiting friends. I'll be back home on the 15th of October. Exciting! I'll post photos and such here but for more personal / detailed information please check out my profile on MySpace.
I'm taking 2 cameras and some watercolor materials for the more tactile art making. If you or anyone you know will be in London during September, please let me know. Feel free to email my traveling address dtjulienne-at-yahoo-dot-com.

2006-08-26T09:02:00.000-07:00

I'll do something risky and post some links to photos of my painting work - finished and in progress. Feel free to leave comments on Flickr or email your thoughts .

Link here-->Finished Paintings are here

Link here-->Works in Progress are here.

You specialize in something until one day you find it is specializing in you. -Arthur Miller

2006-07-12T09:59:00.000-07:00

Ever have an idea that has been floating randomly around your head pop to the surface and become this giant inspired thing? Well the sounds of popping have been going off like gangbusters for me lately. The post-it show in the UK, new paintings, sock puppets and a couple of new things have popped themselves to the surface recently.

One of the more exciting pop's of inspiration is helping raise funds to build a school in Tanzania, Africa. My friend, work colleague and informally adopted little brother Steven has a sister who has been teaching in Mwanza, Tanzania since 2002. She along with friends and family started an organization called The Masomo Project. The Masomo Project aims to provide an education for Tanzanian orphans, and thus give them a chance to a better future.

Even though I'd known Steven's sister Tini was working in Africa (and his other sister is working there on behalf of OxFam) for some reason today something went POP! I realized that it would not be that difficult to raise funds and get people motivated to help. This is no Sally Struthers fronted giant charity yanking on your heartstrings - these are people I know - who use 100 percent of the money raised to improve the lives of these children - and in turn, their community - and the world.

Do take a moment to visit their website. The Masomo Project Please be on the lookout for fundraisers in the coming months! For now your ideas and thoughts would be appreicated and if you are not in the Bay Area - maybe an idea for a fund raiser where you live? Bake sale, garage sale, art sale etc.

Some of the students in Mwanza, Tanzania

My chin dropped when I found out that it will only cost $40,000 to build the school. That's all? People spend that on a car here!

My other inspiration is a photo project - i'll blog that later maybe - but for now this is a top priority to shout out about. So stay tuned!

2006-06-29T10:20:00.000-07:00

So Flannery, Dave and I have all submitted brand new work for a show in a gallery in the UK next month.

It's called the "Post It" show and all work is to be created with only two stipulations. The work needs to be A5 size (European standard) and be inspired by and titled from a list of titles from their collection. Luckily there were a lot to choose from. My three entries are below but be sure to check out the rest of the international submissions. Post It Show

The Rehearsal

The Errand Boys

Bringing Up the Guns

So if you are in Southport, UK check it out. The Seton Coast is supposed to be lovely that time of year.

I'll post Dave and Flannery's submissions in a coming post.

2006-06-14T14:30:00.000-07:00

Maitri benefit art sale

The William Series of photographs and a new painting have been donated for sale in the annual art sale to benefit Maitri an SF based aids hospice. It ends this Friday 6/16 so if you have a moment and are interested in buying some great art for a great cause, please go check it out. Live bands will be on hand Wed and Thurs this week.

They've already sold some of my work so make quick and get down there!

More info is here MaitriSF.org

2006-04-04T20:22:00.000-07:00

<>Double premiere! I'll have 3 paintings and 1 film showing ONE NIGHT ONLY this Saturday 4/8/06 at Mezzanine. None of this work has been shown to the public before. Details below. Hope to spot you in the crowd!

Final Chillin Show
Chillin will feature their best and favorite
60 fashion designers
70 painters/photographers
60 filmmakers
Music by, Dirtyhertz, Russell Vargas, DJ Shon, Dave Madix,
Laron, Kerowack and DJ Tenoch

When: Saturday April 8 from 8pm-2:00am
Where: Mezzanine (444 Jessie Street btwn 5th/6th )

Must be 21+
$5 At the door

<>Purse Cam and Purse Cam Archive have been updated

2006-02-21T15:47:00.000-08:00

Upcoming show alert - I might even *gasp* show my new paintings...

8th Anniversary/final Chillin' show
Saturday April 8, 2006 at Mezzanine
444 Jessie St. SF
Doors open to the public at 8pm

Featuring 60 painters/photographers (including yours truly)
60 filmmakers
60 fashion designers and 12 DJ's

$5.00 at the door

2006-02-02T18:50:00.000-08:00

Ok so I have some photos of my first efforts in painting here. The one titled 'Wires Four' has already been sold if you can believe it. Maybe this painting thing will work out :). I'd love to know what you think so drop me a wire. (oh me and my puns!)

2006-02-01T15:58:00.000-08:00

I swear I'll update this once a month from now on! Even if all I have to report is navel staring...

New Years day this year marked my first foray into oil painting since 1991. It was just time to get back to something more tactile and something that I have been thinking about doing for quite some time. I've been drawing with watercolors for a few years now but the capability and commitment of oil painting was needed to bring some of my new ideas to light. I seriously have no idea what I am doing since my last formal class in oils was back in high school but I love the process. It's meditative, mesmerizing, frustrating and fabulous all at once. I might even like the process more than the product right now but I am trying not to be so hard on my fledgling efforts. I’ll share some photos as soon as I have something fit to show.

There is a new stamp design on my site which might give you an idea of the direction some of my paintings are taking. I'm fascinated by all the power lines and birds on my street. Let me know what you think.

I’ll be in another group show next month and should have a final copy of a music video that I did for a local band ready to go soon as well. More on that later...

Ox,
Julienne

2005-11-17T20:53:00.000-08:00

It's been a while but I have some work in a large group show this weekend.

2 mixed media pieces of mine will be in the show listed below. One night only. These events are a multimedia festival and typically packed to the hilt with people and models milling about trying to look cooler than they are. Lots to see and a good cause to boot.

If you go I might bump into you in the crowd but if not look for the nightgown and boxer shorts hung against the wall. Those would be my 'work'

oxo,
Julienne

Chillin Productions and Effection Presents:

STORM
Raising funds for
Habitat For Humanity and Rebuilding Together

Featuring:
100 Fashion Designers
+ 20 Fashion designers on a 60 foot runway
60 Artists
Film by Microcinema International (www.microcinema.com)
Music by
DJ Jax, Dirtyhertz, Dave Madix, Kerowack, Splice (Throwdown.com)
Lars (The Slanted Door) + More

When: Saturday November 19, 2005
From 8:00pm- 1:30am
Where: Fort Mason (Enter at Buchanan and Marina then go to Herbst Pavilion
Pier 2) www.fortmason.org

$10 minimum Donation (100% of the money will go to Habitat For Humanity and
Rebuilding Together for those effected by the recent Hurricanes.

Must be 21+
For more info about the show go to:
www.chillinproductions.com
www.effectionsf.com
Sponsored by the SF Weekly

2005-07-19T16:02:00.000-07:00

Bad Gays!?

Could there be such a thing? Well yes and my good friend Alan Reade has a new show that is ALL about those Bad Gays. Alan is a well known performance artist with a bent (pun intended) for satire. His new show premieres at Eros next week on Wednesday July 20th.

Being a good friend and world class fag hag I am not only helping promote, I am also the pre-show. I will be warming up the crowd with my own interactive performance piece called "Confession Concession". My alter ego 'Ms. J" will be hearing 'confessions' concession style behind the counter right there at Eros (it's a gay sex club folks). Think Dr. Melfi from the Sopranos + Lucy from the Peanuts gang + a tad bit of Graham Norton hearing your gayest (or sluttiest) sins. I'll be taking donations for Shanti a very worthwhile non-profit for my 'services'

This is the only show scheduled - for now so if you are interested -do check it out.
WARNing: Alan's show is pretty explicit (verbally) and the venue is a gay sex club so expect it to be raw. All genders/orientations are welcome however. I mean please, the opening act is a straight girl!

WHAT: Bad Gays and Confession Concession
WHEN: Wednesday July 20th {7pm Confession} {8pm Bad Gays}
WHERE: Club Eros 2051 Market St. @ 14th, SF,CA

PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO ANYONE ELSE WHO MIGHT BE INTERESTED!
For more information visit Alan's website

2005-06-14T13:16:00.000-07:00

"I snorked coffee out my nose!" This I took as a compliment when a viewer responded to my work online. I love it!

A few screeings of my filmlets have come and gone. They happened so quickly that I didn't have time to post here or even send an email. As soon as I get my new Mac I'll complete a bunch of shelved projects. I literally ran out of space on my old machine.

I have been pseudo managing SF based rock/punk band "Deranged Pussy" which has occupied quite a bit of my time. Whether I take on the role officially or not I don't know but it's been fun to be back in the music scene. After all when I was a kid I wanted to be a rock star anyway.

I have a full time permanent job now (in technology/finance). More $, a bit less time but it will allow me to go to Africa this year and invest in some better equipment which is long over due.

I've been painting lately and I really enjoy it. Nothing to show really just odd little painted creatures and industrial this's and that's. It reminds me of my Grandmother's work a lot.

2005-05-06T16:20:00.000-07:00

The real dope:
- Purse Cam is updated {hurrah!} Go - look - see- what - I - see! click me!!
- A member of the goth/shock/rock Marilyn Manson has purchased 2 of my works. Heh maybe I have found my niche audience! Anyone know any rock stars?? Send em my way.

Unconfirmed Rumors:
-I was asked to work on an image a CD cover for a Hip Hop compliation CD (yes, I said hip hop)
-I was invited to show some of my films for an art opening at the Marsh Cafe in SF. No details yet.

2005-04-12T22:00:00.000-07:00

This has been my longest lapse in updates - sorry. My mac at home won't let me log into this site and doing so from work has been difficult. But wait I have more excuses! It's been a slow start to the year with most of my energies going into new yet-to-be-published work. The few shows I had lined up for last month I either skipped or were cancelled. I'm sort of getting picky about venues and places that don't carry insurance for the art after some were broken or stolen from events last year.

Not to worry though - there are more events coming up so stay tuned!

In the mean time I have been working on a short abstract film / music video for a local band called "Foxtail Somersault". The film is over 7 mins long (a new record for me) and will be viewable in about a month. The music is fabulous and I think works really nicely with my film style. For more information on the band check out this link Foxtail Somersault

I am also an official promoter and web mistress for another local band fronted by two good friends of mine. They are called "Deranged Pussy" and their fledging site (designed by yours truly) can be found here Deranged Pussy A site that I hope to improve soon...

Don't forget to poke around my Purse Cam page - that is something I do manage to update once or twice a month. For those visually starved visit the Archive page - which is only linked from here for now.

2005-01-19T13:42:00.000-08:00

I have been totally remiss in my duty to make these updates - sorry.
Happy New Year though! The end of 2004 was so hectic, I did little to plan for new shows or even do new work for the start of 2005. I do however have a couple of BIG things planned for '05.

SHORT FILM : I am partnering with my friend and creative collaborator Kim Woo to create an original short film this year. It will be written by Kim and co-directed by yours truly. We have been throwing ideas around for a few weeks and starting to develop some story lines. This is will be hush hush until things are gelled a bit more - but I wanted to drop a hint about it because I am utterly excited (if not a bit scared) about this new endeavour.

EXPERIMENTAL: In the mean time I have a couple of experimental very short films that I plan to produce in the early part of the year as well. These are project I can work on here and there with out a huge deadline - which suits me fine.

SHOWS: So far the only show booked for the first part of the year is an installation of DYWM? at the Canvas Gallery in SF. I believe the opening is on Valentine's Day - but I will send the confirmed details to my local email list when I have them.

PURSECAM: My super not so secret Pursecam page has a bunch of new images on it. All are from the camera in my mobile phone. Yes i know i should change the name to 'PhoneCam' but you all get the point either way. The Pursecam idea is to just take photos of things that I see on a regular basis. 'Capture an image because it's there' is my credo for this ongoing project and it does well to keep me in the mind set of always looking at things and seeing my everyday life in a new perspective. Please let me know what you think about the images/idea and check back often as I update the page once a month or more.

LOOKING: I am in the processing of looking for an 'opposite number' / fellow artist in New York City to work with for local promotion /gallery entre on both coasts. If you know if anyone who might be interested, please let me know.

2004-11-23T15:54:00.000-08:00

<> Once again PURSE CAM has been updated! (I am loving the camera-phone!)

<> Thanks to those of you who attended my last two shows in SF. Both were a bit overcrowded and I had a couple of mis-haps at the Chillin even that made me re-consider where and how I hang my art. 4 were knocked off the wall and 1 was stolen. :(

<> My last show of the year will be the Anniversary Auction at the Oakland Art Gallery. Then nothing until February 05. I need a break to re-group a bit. See info on the Oakland show below:

Small Works: Holiday Anniversary Auction
Holiday Auction Event
FRIDAY DECEMBER 3rd 8 pm - 10 pm

Auction Preview - Wednesday Dec 1 - Thursday Dec 2
Auction Event - Friday, December 3
Holiday Reception Auction Pre-Party 6:30pm - 8:00pmAdmission
$35.00 Per Person
Sponsored By Bittersweet; The Chocolate Cafe

Silent Auction 8:00pm - 10:00pmWith a live auction of selected works 9:00pm-9:30pmAdmission $5-10 Sliding Scale

2004-10-22T13:52:00.000-07:00

www.juliennegivot.com Has been updated y'all!

Check it out:

New shows in the Exhibition History section !

New El Luchador! section added to Lost & Found !

Mixed media sculpture added to Claudia series !

New commercial work added !

Have you seen the films on my site watch or download here !

(wow this whole ! thing is annoying...)

2004-10-13T23:27:00.000-07:00

SF : UPCOMING SHOW IN NOVEMBER

I'll have some photos and films shown here ! GO go go!

Chillin; brings you
Friday November 12, 2004
40 fashion designers
40 painters/photographers
30m filmmakers
Live music by Orixa
DJ's: DJ Shon, Paz, Russell Vargas, Dave Madix, Linden C and Dirtyhertz AKA
Reza

Where: StudioZ.tv
When: Nov 12, 2004 from 8:00pm -2:00am
Cover $5
Must be 21+
For more info go to: Chillin Productions

2004-10-04T22:06:00.000-07:00

! Purse Cam has been updated! Go On check it out. Exclusive photos of the Pussywillw Art show in SF last month!

! PurseCam Archive has been updated as well. It's the ONLY place to get to it is here:PURSECAM archive gallery.

! I just got invited to a group show at the 111 Minna gallery in SF. Very popular space with lots of visibility. The show starts November 12th - details to follow.

2004-09-17T11:10:00.000-07:00

Updates!

<> I have recently completed a new website for my friend's band "Deranged Pussy" they rawk! Check out the v1.0 site here. Couldn't have done it without Eshutter Creative! Go team!

<>The latest PurseCam images have been uploaded. Check it out!

<>As usual the Archive PurseCam page has been updated. So much to see - so little time!

2004-09-07T18:25:00.000-07:00

“Dollhouses in the Dollhaus”

Williamsburg - Brooklyn, NYC

(Sculpture, installation and doll houses)

I have a one of a kind - brand new piece in this show. Check it!

Opening Saturday September 11th

8 - 11 pm
37 Broadway
Williamsburg
Tele: 917-667-2332

Directions here: http://www.dollhaus.org/info.html

2004-09-02T13:03:00.000-07:00

Pussywillow!

A group show of female artists from the Bay Area.

One night only!

Saturday September 11th

8pm to 1am

110 Capp St. (off 16th st - near BART)

San Francisco, CA

suggested donation of $5

I have a brand new mixed media installation in this show. The theme is 'Female Sexuality'. If you are around that weekend you have to come by!

2 DJ's, poetry and the work of 20 great artists!

2004-08-03T21:57:00.000-07:00

Thw "William Collection" is now featured in the Art/Lit WebZine Zygote in my Coffee complete with links to the all new William store

2004-07-30T00:30:00.000-07:00

{news} William will soon be featured in a Lit/Art webzine (links and news soon) so I felt it was high time to give him his very own store of all William goodies. It's done and ready to go but I would love your feedback. Check it out here and let me know what you think: William World!

{news} I have been comissioned to create a doll house mixed media piece for an upcoming group show at the Dollhause Gallery in Brooklyn, NY. Eeek the show is in September so I have better get crackin!

{news} SF area shows for the late summer/early fall in the SF Area are being booked soon. More when I have details...

{news} I have officially started a new photo project called El Luchador! which is all about Mexican Wrestlers (yeah the masked guys). I have been mulling this over for a while and am pleased to have actually gotten my first installment done. I'm hoarding the images until I have more to show - but be on the look out for some interesting stuff.

{ other } I feel lazy some days because I don't seem to ever get the whole check list done. Hmm, then i realize how many irons that I have in the proverbial fire and think that I'm lucky I manage to sleep at all. Other interesting tid bits are that I am working on a website for a friend's band, creating retail catalogs for another friend's jewelery company ( SiraO ) and putting in some hours and late nights helping some friends promote their montly nightclub (OPEN ). Lazy? ha in over my head is more like it. No complaints as long as there is coffee to drink!

2004-07-03T10:02:00.000-07:00

Purse Cam has been updated! Only a few new photos this time. Not a good month for photo essays :(. I have decided to switch to color film for my purse cam as well so next month will be all about color! I have also created an archive gallery of all of the Pursecam images. It will not be linked from the main site, so for now, the ONLY place to get to it is here:PURSECAM archive gallery.

In other news....

I have booked the DYWM? show at the Canvas Gallery in SF for February next year. It'll be part of a Valentine's Day show. Which I think is beautifully apropos.

Art and Literary webzine Zygote in My Coffee will be featuring the William series soon. I'm in the process of prepping the images etc. for that and will let you know when the story is available online.

2004-06-21T21:40:00.000-07:00

SITE UPDATES:

<> A new DESIGN portfolio has been added to the PROFESSIONAL section of my site to showcase my little known talents as a graphic designer (ahem).

<> A new William image has been added as well.

2004-06-16T23:29:00.000-07:00

to the faithful: thanks for checking in! Rather than spam my list with updates you can always check here to see what's new with me and find out about updates to my site. New Purse Cam images are due in a week or so. Check in now though because some of the current images will be removed with the addition of new ones. I might archive them all one day but for now I want to keep them ffffffrrrrresh!

Other updates:
-> I am in talks with an SF gallery to host the West Coast premiere of 'DYWM?'.

-> New images to be added to the portraiture section soon + a new Graphic Design section (yeah I do that too!) will be added to the 'Professional' section

-> I am in the process of forming a small east coast/west coast salon of artists who will band together for group shows and mutual promotion etc. This is no small feat but you'll be hearing more about that soon.

-> Two new photo projects are in the works as well. They are very different from each other is all I am going to say. ;-)

2004-05-22T09:28:00.000-07:00

U want MORE? My Pursecam page has been updated! Observation is all and variety is a damn fine thing!

2004-05-20T07:39:00.000-07:00

Just a quick update on my recent actions... The last couple of weeks have been filled with more work on the short film project from last year. The Writer/Director has added some scenes and changed the story quite a bit. We filmed for 4 days last week in SF, Oakland and a farm in Petaluma. The title has also been changed from "The Big Forty" to "The Second Shine". I was brought on as Associate Producer and worked my tail off to get 3 vintage cars, scout lots of locations and help keep things on schedule. Oh and I took care of the craft service and catering too. There is so much more that goes into film making and it was even more evident this time that it takes a team and lots of team work to get things done. I'll be adding photos to the site in a week or two. Lots of work - but fun stuff! This is definitely a team that I want to work with again.

I am also still working on moving my DYWM show around, trying first to book something in SF and then on to LA and hopefully back east again. At least that's the plan for now - i might be really tired of seeing the darn thing by then. Trying to work on new projects in film and mixed media too. We'll see what kind of productive summer I have...

2004-04-19T22:32:00.000-07:00

I've just added a one minute sample (w/sound) to my page for the DYWM installation piece.
Here's a direct link.

2004-04-16T19:32:00.000-07:00

PURSECAM has been updated!
Go on now, check it out!

2004-03-28T07:01:00.000-08:00

I'm back from the east! Ten days of subways, snow, art, old friends, new friends, food, drink, art and more art. The opening night reception went quite well despite a little snafu with the F train not running to Brooklyn that night. Photos from the premiere event can be found here.

I also had a chance to visit many galleries in the Chelsea, Soho and Williamsburg districts. My eyes are bleeding! But the work was great by and large and the Whitney Biennial was a highlight. If you are in the NYC area between now and May 30th, I highly recommend that you go.

I have other stuff brewing on the west coast so it's back to business. More on that as things develop.

2004-03-07T22:31:00.000-08:00

SPREAD THE WORD! More details on the NY show

2004-02-19T23:29:00.000-08:00

Below is what's on the promo card for my show next month. You can see the front image here.

(world premiere)
DO YOU WANT ME? : INTIMACY AND EXPOSURE IN A DIGITAL AGE

A multimedia & photography installation about the brave new world of Internet dating by San Francisco artist Julienne Givot

- Multimedia installation with an original music score by Dorsey Dunn

- "The William Collection" photography exhibition

- Companion book by Flannery Bateman

- "William Comes Out," when William, a 15" plastic doll, meets New Yorkers who’ve answered "his" personals ad

- A live music performance by Gonzalo Silva (opening reception only)

- Free Admission –

Location: Primal Digital Studios, 216 Plymouth St. (b. Jay & Bridge St.) DUMBO, Brooklyn (F-train ->York)

OPENING RECEPTION* CLOSING RECEPTION*
4-8 PM, SUN., MARCH 21 7-9 PM, THURS., MARCH 25
*also by appointment, 12-8 PM from March 21-25

Info: 718-237-8640 or Juliolau@earthlink.net
A PRIMAL DIGITAL PRODUCTION www.primaldigital.com
About the artist: www.juliennegivot.com

2004-02-16T08:38:00.000-08:00

Here is the artist statement for the SoLo show in NYC next month.
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"DO YOU WANT ME?" : intimacy and exposure in a digital age
New works by Julienne Givot
Primal Digital Studios
March 19th - March 26th

Multimedia Installation/Photography:

"Do You Want Me?" is a multimedia installation observing
the paradox of public intimacies proliferated through public web-based
dating services. Through a series of projected images
accumulated from various online-dating websites, a simultaneous
score, and voiceovers based on actual personal ads, the viewer is put
in the center of a virtual marketplace of nameless individuals
promulgating themselves in order to, at least ostensibly, attract a
mate. The question of intent is raised in viewing the variety and
conformity of the images. While no image or statement is
duplicated throughout the 10-minute cycle, there is an inescapable sense of
the repetition and banality of the subjects' self-made and incomplete public
images, and perhaps also of the very act of blind introduction.

Voyeurism is very much a component in these sometimes searingly intimate
self-portraits, as are feelings of pride and disaffected ego. The summed
imagery questions the internet's supposed communicative power and its
ability to isolate and associate individuals seeking common ground and
intimacy. What other media provides such ready access to the exploration of
such themes?

"Do You Want Me?" seems at first glance to involve others. Visiting the
gallery space, the viewer is at a safe remove from the insecurity of the
internet. Yet the installation combines elements of the real and unreal that
quickly prompt questions of intent not only in the projected subjects but
also among visitors themselves--who will have their own needs and avenues
for self-advertising.

The installation is accompanied by "The William Collection," a series of
photographic images based on conceptions of intimacy and publicity. The
subject is a 15" tall plastic doll who serves as a foil for the artist's
photographic exploration of gender, perspective, and the prospect of an
entirely solo existence. William is depicted in scenes of ordinary import,
self-reflection and abstraction. Apparently androgynous, William also draws
the viewer to ponder the popular social norms of gender identification in
seeking companionship and/or personal satisfaction.

Original sound score for "Do You Want Me?" was created by composer Dorsey Dunn and a small collection of companion books for the "William Collection" were created by artist Flannery Bateman.

This is the debut showing of both works.

2004-02-04T23:29:00.000-08:00

<>Going Solo
No firm dates have been set but in late March I'll be having my first solo gallery show at the ArtScape gallery in the d.u.m.b.o section of Brooklyn. This will be a double coming-out party for the "William" series and a brand spanking new multimedia installation piece titled "Do you want me?".
Exciting stuff and all. Tentative dates are 3/19 -3/27 but I'll be sure to let you know when dates are confirmed and an opening reception is planned.

I'll be in NYC for 10 days getting the show set up and promoting the heck out of it, so if you know of some couches to crash on lemme know!

2004-01-26T22:09:00.000-08:00

A nice little way for me to start the new year. Some of my work will be a part of a group show at CBGB's art gallery in NYC. If you are an east coaster - do check it out. Info below:

The Dollhaus Art Gallery presents:
The Terrible Toy Fair II
Dollhaus.org
Thursday February 5th-Saturday February 28th, 2004.

CBGB ART GALLERY
313 Bowery
New York City
Cbgb.com

Opening reception
Thursday February 5th,2004

Artists reception 6pm-8pm
Public reception 8pm-Midnight.

2004-01-11T21:14:00.000-08:00

I am in the process of creating a new section of my website dedicated to images that I capture day to day with my trusty Olympus point and shoot camera. A photographer is a hunter in so many ways. Every waking hour is an adventure in observation. Whether sitting on the bus, out with friends or waiting in the dentist office there are always things to observe and capture. Most of the time it's luck or serendipity other times it's just 'shoot first, ask questions later'. In any case I'd lke to share some of these observations with you. I've gathered a few old ones and added them to a handful shot in the last month or so. For now you can see them here: PurseCam

The idea is to update the collection once a month as new images are made and meet the approval of my oh so critical editor (um wait that's me!). Please enjoy and let me know if you have feedback.

2004-01-10T15:22:00.000-08:00

Whoa! Bad me for not posting anything for so long. I could blame the holidays and the fact that I just moved to a new apartment but in the spirit of my new year's ban on excuses I'll just let ya know what's going on now.

There are shows in the works for the spring on the east coast. Nothing settled enough to mention but exciting none the less. My muse William is getting some much warranted attention from art mavens and gallery folk so I expect you'll be seeing more about him. I am going to be collaborating with a friend and fellow artist to create an art book based on some of his adventures this year as well.

I am also in the process of creating a multimedia sound/vision installation piece relating to how people are using internet personals for self examination, ego etc. I hope to premiere this new work (when it's finally ready) locally first and then take it to New York and possibly Boston. There is also the possibility of re-creating this concept in collaboration with other artists, making each iteration unique for each showing. Exciting stuff I tell yah!

Concept work and collaboration seem to be the watch words for 2004.

Hope you all had wonderful holidays!

2003-11-10T22:36:00.000-08:00

I just finished a couple of additional days of filming for the short film "The Big Forty". This time I was bumped up to Associate Producer in addition to Craft Service and film still duty. It was great to be back with the team if only for a short while. Things went pretty smoothly despite a very cold and wet day spent on 2 different farms in Santa Rosa. If you want more information on the film check out the production company's website Pompadour Pictures More information on screenings and film festival entries as it becomes available.

I couldn't have managed it without the help of my faithful friends who pitched in as production assistants. A big thanks and shout out to these folks - they rule! :

Flannery Bateman
Alfonso Estrada
Robert Gamlowski
Thandie Harris-Sapp
Ryan Nelson
John Oglesby
Aimee Zatan

2003-10-30T10:44:00.000-08:00

I will be selling a few of my photos and other stuff along with my dear friend and fellow artiste Chanda Beck this Sunday 11/2/03 at the Dia de Los Muertos festival in Oakland. Come on by and say howdy! More info about the festival to be found here. You can find us at booth #4 on International between 35th and 36th.

2003-10-17T11:04:00.000-07:00

At long last - my solo website is done! Go on now - check it out and lemme know what you think! http://www.juliennegivot.com

Big thanks to Alfonso of Eshutter Creative - he's the master behind the design and build of this project.

2003-10-06T20:20:00.000-07:00

Well for the sake of posterity... I showed some new work at a special VAAM (Viv and a Movie) event on Saturday 10/4/03. Good crowd - lots of fun and all at the last minute for me. The organizers forgot to send me the formal invitation to show my work so I found out about it by spotting my name in their list of featured artists the day before the show. It worked out well anyway and it was about time I got some of my stuff 'out there' again anyway.

I have been working on my new solo website and plotting more formal showings of my work for the winter spring season. I have a couple of new concept pieces that I am pretty excited about but will take a while to complete. So hang in there!

A big thanks to all of the people who attend my shows and support the local arts scene. Thanks too to those who check in on my happenings from afar. It's heartening to know that you are there in spirit.

2003-09-17T00:19:00.000-07:00

Some of the photos that I took during the filming of "The Big 40" can be found here.

2003-09-09T00:14:00.000-07:00

Ah - I am back - sort of. The film project was an exhausting but excellent experience. The film is called "The Big 40" and is a 1950's hit-man story. The director plans to get it edited and submitted to film festivals in the Fall.

I have another film project to work on but it looks like it's been side tracked again. sigh. Otherwise, William will be taking front and center for a while, in addition to some work I plan to do with Claudia - my other plastic muse. Slow to get going on projects of the solo creative variety. I blame the lovely weather, fresh air and sunshine.

2003-08-25T23:23:00.000-07:00

Ok ok enough of this so-called 'downtime'. I've been more than occupied with a film project the last couple of weeks. Nothing glamorous and a whole helluva lot of work but I am meeting some very interesting people and having some fun in between the work and madness that is independent film making. More info when I have a spare neurotransmitter...

2003-07-09T19:22:00.000-07:00

chirrrp----chirrrp
Hear that?
Crickets chirping...
But hopefully not for long.
creative endeavours temporarily suspended until I can get my stuff together.
just moved - settling into a new place and really a new lifestyle - who knows what kind of inspiration this will create.

2003-06-13T09:35:00.000-07:00

THIS IS THE EVENT TO ATTEND!!
Thursday June 26th 2003
Platform #14 - Art, Film, Fashion, Sound
Strybing Arboretum in Golden Gate Park
@ 9th Avenue & Lincoln Way
After Party at the Canvas Gallery - last chance to see my friend Dorsey's sound installation.
Buy tickets ahead of time and save $$ !

2003-05-28T08:24:00.000-07:00

I will be displaying more work at Viv and a Movie a weekly event incorporating live music, film and art. It will be the one year anniversary of the event so it's going to be doozy! . If you haven't been to one of these events before - this is the one to go to. The headlining band is of course 'Viv' and there will be several other hot bands to see, films to be amused by and the work of 10 different artists work to view. Including mine - Yippeee!

Locals - I'll send out a reminder as the date approaches but here's the lowdown:
Non-Local folks: Man, I wish you could be here for this!!

WHEN: Monday June 2, 2003 7-10pm
WHAT: Viv and a Movie art event
WHERE: Red Devil Lounge - San Francisco - corner of Polk and Clay streets

2003-05-26T08:51:00.000-07:00

Here is info on the west coast premiere of my friend Dorsey's sound installation piece called "FE" of which I am a contributor. Do check it out!!

DATE: THURSDAY 5/29
WHERE: Canvas Gallery - SF
1200 9th Ave & Lincoln
free parking in the back.
Phone (415)504-0060
Across the street from the Golden Gate park near Japanese & Botanical Gardens.

INFO: from the curator

If you have not been by The Canvas yet, our art openings are fantastic and by far the best events we put on. This show will be particularly good and will include Dorsey Dunn’s installation of 12 speakers, suspended by wires, with 8 tracks of voice and sound running through them. That will be the most conceptual piece we have, but there will also be a ton of stellar traditional art work. DJ Kerri will also be back – he was a hit at our last opening.

NY Arts and The Canvas Present:
From SOHO to San Francisco
This show has been curated in collaboration with New York Arts Magazine. It brings together two ascending painters from New York with seven of the most progressive San Francisco artists, all of whom are pushing the envelope in their respective media: painting, sculpture, photography, video, and conceptual art. "From SOHO to San Francisco" seeks to create a forum between the Bay Area and New York where disparate visions cross-pollinate, tensions are created and resolved, and both communities are enriched.
New York Artists: Alfred J. Nadel, Winad Staring
San Francisco Artists: Dorsey Dunn, David Fought, Tom Giesler, Lars Howlett, Morgan Schmidt, Justin Young
DJs: DJ Marty & Kerry Tucker (Wind-Up SF)
Opening Reception: Thursday 5/29 6pm-12am
Free, All Ages

2003-05-21T21:13:00.000-07:00

It's a holiday weekend and this is short notice but here are a couple of events that you should check out if you are in town:

<> Local band 'Viv' will be taking their music/art/film event to the Sony Metreon THIS SATURDAY Viv will be using my original films and visuals onstage during their set.

<> For those fashionistas out there - my good friend Thandie's company SiraO will be showing their wares at "Catwalk" a fashion event at 111 Minna in SF on Saturday. Follow this link for more details.

I'll be shuffling between the two events - but I hope to see you at one or both!

2003-05-05T08:21:00.000-07:00

There will be an artist reception for the group show that is currently displayed at the Turn of the Century Art Gallery in Berkeley, CA this Friday. I have a couple of pieces there. Y'all are invited to come and peruse the art, drink wine, schmooze etc.

Where:
Turn of the Century Art Gallery
2510 San Pablo Avenue (@ Dwight)
Berkeley, CA

When:
Friday May 9th 5pm -9pm

2003-05-02T09:16:00.000-07:00

<> Just got word that a couple of my films have been selected for screening at an upcoming multimedia event called Platform in San Francisco. I don't have a date yet but it will be sometime in June. This is a pretty major event for the social/arts scene in SF so I am psyched to get this kind of exposure. Now if only I could get back to making more films...

<> I am now the proud owner of www.juliennegivot.com . Yes, I finally broke down and got my own domain. It was an agonizing decision to make - so many choices out there but I went with the obvious this time. Working on building the site out - will let you know when there's something to see. I will have a sub site to promote Theek Aachay productions - my art film division. It's about time that I pulled my stuff out of diaspora and all into one site.

2003-04-30T20:04:00.000-07:00

A bit of a blast from the past...one of my photographs taken at a 'Cramps' concert was recently purchased for use in a calendar promoting a club in North Carolina (view calendar cover here) . It's one of my favorite concert photos so it's nice to have it back out in circulation again.

2003-04-23T22:40:00.000-07:00

Another reception will be held for the "Bring IT" show at the Turn of the Century Fine Arts Gallery in Berkeley on Friday May 9th from 5 to 9pm.

2003-03-29T22:09:00.000-08:00

A couple of my new works will be hung for the "Bring IT" group show at Turn of the Century Fine Art Gallery in Berkeley, CA. The show opening is Saturday April 5th 7 pm. I will unfortunately be out of town that weekend but do stop by and check out the art for sale! I had some work in the last group show there and it was very nice to be asked back. That's what it's all about. grin.

2003-03-29T11:29:00.000-08:00

News and photos of my recent independent film making adventures can be found here CHECK it OUT!

2003-03-13T08:27:00.000-08:00

NEWS FLASH
One of my mini-films has been chosen by the SF Cine Club for screening at their monthly "night of film and video". This is short notice, but y’all are invited to come down and check it out this Sunday night (it’s free!). Details below – hope to see ya there!
SUNDAY March 16th 9pm
@Amnesia Bar
853 Valencia (bet. 19th-20th)
San Francisco, CA

2003-03-08T08:32:00.000-08:00

I am sketching out a new website dedicated to my art-related adventures. I am also working on a promotional kit to send to galleries and curatorial committees. This is the real work, but thankfully I happen to have some very talented friends who have offered to help me out. I haven't chosen a domain name yet and am pretty much down to julienne.tv and aspitintheocean.com. The latter reflects my philosophy toward the life of a creative work after it had been finished and I suppose a bit of my humor as well. It also has a lot of metaphorical meat to it. If you have a favorite between the two, pop off an email to me ok?

Meanwhile it’s back to juggling many projects at once. Stay tuned for more!

2003-03-05T19:39:00.000-08:00

Eeeks! I have been rather preoccupied lately but here's the scoop.
Basically my brain is being eaten alive by 2 projects.
One is a fledgling film project that I am a key player in. I am working with 2 Uncles and a Cousin to get a 5-10 min scene, screenplay and promotional package together in order to try to sell the film for feature production. The original thought was to run it through the LA Film School’s Feature Development program but we are too short on time and even shorter on commitment for 3 of us to move to LA for 8 months to attend the program. Maybe later but not now thanks. So we forge ahead on our own. I’ve started another blog dedicated to the trials and tribulations of the project. You can check out BlindlyInspired if you are interested.

Another is some fiction writing that I have been virtually obsessed with. To the point that I’m getting up 2 hours early before work and staying up late to work on. Why? I honestly haven’t a clue but I’m doing it anyway. Haven’t thought about publishing it yet – just forging ahead under the guise that it might be a good exercise. We’ll see what happens.

I’ve slowed a bit on shopping out my artwork (who has the time?) but am focusing on getting it into more established galleries. I guess looking to build the quality than quantity in showings.

2003-02-13T19:47:00.000-08:00
Having a job again takes some getting used to. I am taking an essay writing class and toying with some fiction work as well. I enjoy writing but it is a very intimidating art form for me. I have also been getting involved in other artist's creative projects. It's really very interesting and broadening to be subject or part of someone else's work. A few weeks ago I posed for an artist named Daniel Huenergardt who is working on a 3D digital painting project. I won't see the final work for a while but will share the final work when the time comes. Quite enlightening to be on the other side of the camera for once.

Next week I'll be contributing my voice and random stories for a sound installation project by Dorsey Dunn . More information on the project that will be installed in April at the 'eighth floor gallery' in New York .

2003-02-06T16:51:00.000-08:00
The Viv and a Movie showing was a great success. I sold several pieces and got some very positive feedback on the new work. Not bad for a 3 hour show I'd say. It was a great time with ecclectic art, film and a really solid band headlining the show. I'd recommend it for anyone who wants to get out on a Monday night (in SF anyway).

No solid plans yet for where I will show this work next but I have a couple of things in the works. I will be submitting some of my film-lets for an upcoming Viv so if you missed it this time - you might have another chance. Big thanks again to my supporters who made it out for me on Monday!

2003-01-23T11:52:00.000-08:00
One of my digital collage pieces will be on display at Turn of the Century Fine Arts in Berkeley. It will be a part of a show called "The Garden of Eden". The show opens on Valentines day. More details will be sent out to those who live locally as the date approaches.

2003-01-16T18:28:00.000-08:00
The WORLD PREMIERE of a brand new body of work will take place at the Red Devil Lounge in San Francisco on Monday Feb. 3, 2003. My work will be a part of Viv and a Movie a weekly event incorporating live music, independent film and art. Locals - I'll send more information out as the date approaches.

The new work has yet to be titled but is a low-fi approach to some of my more hi-fi images. Each image printed via a large format Xerox machine (about 20" x 30" or larger) and consists of one or more of my original images manipulated in Photoshop. There are currently a dozen or so of these, but I am in the process of editing them down to maybe 6 or 7. This project was created in response to my recently re-kindled interest in pop-art, duplication process effects and reaction to being an underfunded artist again. In the spirit of this new low-fi / hi-fi experiment I will be pricing these non numbered prints very reasonably (in the $15 - 30 range)

I am tentatively calling this work "Inked". We'll see if that sticks.

2002-12-17T22:13:00.000-08:00
I have 2 selections of my collage work on display at the Crucible Steel Gallery in SF. They will be on display until the end of the year so if you get a chance stop by and oogle them. Some interesting painting, sculpture and photography as well. The Gallery is a part of CELLspace.
As Always - thanks for your support!

2002-12-06T15:40:00.000-08:00
A couple of my digital collages will be a part of the SSCB (Super Secret Cinema Bunker) Grand Opening.

WHERE: 633 Florida St. between 18th and 19th - San Francisco (behind the Mission Village Mkt.) The SSCB will be in the first bay of the big bunker.
The opening will be from 11am till 2:30pm on Sunday Dec 8th followed by an as yet undisclosed (super secret) Matinee.

2002-11-25T10:51:00.000-08:00
Support artists - shop at these fine web stores!
<> Excellent jewelry and accessories at SiraO New products and ALL items are on sale for the holidays! 40% off or more! yipes get shopping people!

<> Wild and original images on ephemera for home and body at Julienne's Style Condiments Store One and Store Two Check out the new products!

Your business is appreciated! No really - we mean it.

2002-11-17T09:23:00.000-08:00
I have just completed a movie poster for a film project for the Los Angeles Film School. My cousin (the Producer) asked me to create a promotional poster for the film and some marketing materials for use in shopping the film out to Hollywood big wigs. Look for more news on my involvement in film production and marketing in the coming months. Fun fun fun! but also work work work! :-)

2002-11-15T10:43:00.000-08:00
Thanks to everyone who made it out to the "Behavior" multimedia party last night. The turn out was better than expected and the diverse line up of art and entertainment made for a unique and fun event. I had a whole corner of their gallery space dedicated to my work and as far as I can tell - it was well received. I even sold one, which is always a delight! I look forward to participating in more events like these in the future. I've even been asked to be a 'spotlight' artist for an upcoming event (oh my!). I'll be working on more multimedia pieces to showcase as well. I am loving this film and sound stuff!

For those of you who couldn't make it out (or live on the other side of the globe) you can always request to view the webcast.

2002-11-12T11:54:00.000-08:00
The India trip photos that I have chosen to shop out to galleries and art venues can be seen here. There are 20 images in all - paired into 10 set of 2. I plan to print them 6" x 9" and mat and frame each set together. The show is called, 'INDIA: A Sense of Place.' If you know of any gallery or venue that might be interested in showing these photographs - locally, nationally or internationally, please do let me know!!

2002-11-06T21:23:00.000-08:00
:::NEWS FLASH:::
My multimedia pieces will be premièring next week at 'imusicast' in North Oakland / Berkeley. I will also be hanging some of my photographs / artwork there as well. Local folks - please join me for an evening of music, film, art and new media on Thursday November 14th - doors open at 7:30pm (there is a $10 cover but I will send you a half off flyer upon request). Check this out for more information.

2002-10-31T22:15:00.000-08:00
Big thanks to those of you who made it out to the Day of the Dead festival in Oakland. For those of you who live too far away to make the trip, here are a few photos of our installation. It was a great success despite some earlier snafus with the size and orientation of the space. We got copious amounts of compliments and even a few tears while people admired our commemoration of the late, great Jim Henson. It was the first time Chanda and I had worked together since high school and while it was a lot of work to put together, I think I can speak for both us when I say that the smiles and great feedback from the festival goers made it all worthwhile. Kind of a trip to see thousands of folks looking at our handy work as well.

Now that this project is off the boards I have even more up my sleeve. Stay tuned for more info on upcoming events.

2002-10-17T15:48:00.000-07:00
Tah Dah! My fledgling foray into the world of e-commerce. My idiosyncratic view of the world in photos, drawings and ideas.

Here it is in all it's binary beauty brought straight to the little box in front of you with a "CLICK" the doors of the store open: Ms Julienne's Style Condiments
(OR go to www.cafepress.com and search for "JStyleCon")

2002-10-17T13:12:00.000-07:00
Yes - you too can venture into the world of e-commerce. It's fun and simple to do. If you click the link below and join up (free + no spam) I get a refferral bonus, which is fun too.

2002-10-14T20:16:00.000-07:00
After nearly a months worth of travelling (had great fun), I am back home and fully immersed in projects. Currently I am elbow deep in paper mache, glitter, paint and Sesame St. toys working to prepare the altar for the Day of the Dead festival. Apparently, it is the largest annual festival in Oakland. So much to do, so little time.

I am also nearing completion of an online store that will sell my idiosyncratic artwork on all sorts of products. Look for the launch announcement soon!

2002-09-28T12:45:00.000-07:00
<> NEWS Flash <>
The Oakland Unity Council has accepted a proposal put forward by myself and friend/fellow artist Chanda Beck to create an altar for the annual "Dia de los Muertos" festival in Oakland. To read more about the festival, check this out : Day the Dead Festival
Chanda and I have chosen to commemorate Jim Henson for our altar - so you can be sure it will be a whimsical and muppet filled creation. Local folks - mark your calendar for Sunday October 27th so you don't miss the fun!

2002-09-25T23:19:00.000-07:00
<> More eye candy! If you haven't seen the film montage of my trip to India this year there's a link below (you need Quicktime with sound ON). Capturing moving images and creating montages with sound/music is my new "thing" so look for more coming soon.
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2002-09-25T23:18:00.001-07:00
<> These aren't new images but I don't recall publishing them recently so this oughta hold your eyeballs for a while until I have new images for your viewing pleasure. They are all original photographs transferred onto watercolor paper via Polaroid film. Limited editions are also available for sale to friends and family for an incredibly low price. Contact me via email if you or anyone else is interested in purchasing one.
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2002-09-25T23:18:00.000-07:00
<> I just completed photographing a full catalog of original hand made jewelry and accessories for a new company called SiraO. The designer and founder is a friend of mine and you really should check out her very fine and beautiful wares. Christmas is coming and you'll need some one-of-a-kind gifts - so this is your first stop. Besides, supporting small business and artists is good for your soul.
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