Street Coffee Show
What an awesome evening! I am so overwhelmed by the lovely attendants and support.
How did it start????
I was approached by Laura Dragon from {9} The Gallery who is doing some curating for Street Coffee. She needed some work in about "two weeks".. I was excited, but also didn't have enouph art for such a short timeframe. This quickly turned into a group show with Kyllan Maney and Kammie K. With only two week notice, and working full time I said "what the heck, yes"! We were on our way!!
Welp, there is nothing like having an overwhelming task with a short deadline to let procrastination to kick right in. I do like to call this "planning to plan", or "prepping to prep". For me this involves thinking a lot while doing the dishes, laundry, with some light cleaning. Along with thumbing through magazines and even picking up a book. A good friend told me once, "procrastination is like the ultimate fight against the authority figure of Father time". I agree, and the hardest part is just showing up and forcing the task in conversation.
I decided to move forward with creating more bees. They have been an inspiration for me recently and represent where I am within the community. A single bee searching, looking, and trying to figure out how to "Bee". "Bee Love" was the first Bee that came to light while my inner rebel was fighting against father time. I think this is a common thread for many people, and for me I'm always trying to be careful with my heart and share love at the same time. "Bee Interesting" was the second bee that came forth with antenna swirling to look out at the world. I myself love big glasses, and anyone who knows me knows I have a collection of glasses because I don't like wearing contacts. "Bee Itch" was the last bee to come forth at the last hours left. Really, I couldn't think of a name and I was struggling with getting the last one finished for the show with such short notice (all while working my 40+ hour job).
I was totally excited, and it just so happened it was also the birthday of Kyllan Maney who is always out there lifting up others. the night opening, my friend Parisa was randomly in from L.A.. my Dad was randomly in town, and some really lovely friends came out to support the Arts at just a simple coffee shop show. What a cool night in the middle of the week!
So thankful for all the love and support from my friends, it really means a lot!