Louisiana State Arboretum

 The bald cypress tree

Etched glass clerestory windows

 exhibit panels held up by cypress knees

 backlit side of a display case

 textured leaves in cast metal

 native plants in etched glass

At the Arboretum

 "A Walk in the Swamp" fiber show, through June 29.

All photos taken Tuesday, May 31.

It's Home!

Maple Leaf Rag went to quilt shows in Houston, Chicago & Long Beach, and has finally returned home today!


Azalea Extravaganza Part 2

Q. What happens when an artist with a craving for color plants flowering shrubs?

A. Color Studies

Alexandria Annual Azalea Extravaganza

 The banana tree is leafing out.

 Oslo loves the weather.

 Wisteria

 Soon this will be solid color.

A Walk in the Swamp Artists' Reception

If you will be in the Baton Rouge area on Sunday, January 30, you are cordially invited to the artists' reception for A Walk in the Swamp at Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center.
FREE and open to the public.  Preview all 25 fiber art pieces and see detail shots here: http://cfalart.blogspot.com/

Local news coverage: http://www.wafb.com/Global/story.asp?S=13886238

A Walk in the Swamp

My piece, Acer Rubrum, and details.  Photos courtesy of John Hartgerink.  See all 25 pieces in the show here: http://cfalart.blogspot.com/2011/01/walk-in-swamp-2011_15.html

Sneak Peek "A Walk in the Swamp"

Acer Rubrum.  finished piece 18" by 6 feet.  Part of the exhibit A Walk Through the Swamp, curated by Michael Young.  All pieces are 14-18" wide and 6-7 feet tall, two-sided, and hung from branches suspended from the ceiling, so visitors are walking through a magical fiber swamp.
January 10 - February 6, 2011: A Walk Through the Swamp show at Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, Baton Rouge
February 9 - April 26, 2011: A Walk Through the Swamp show at Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center, Thibodaux, LA
June, 2011: A Walk Through the Swamp show at Louisiana State Arboretum, Ville Platte, LA

Shaver Theater

An ode to music in architectural form, recently restored to Art Deco glory.  Located on the LSU campus, site of the Music and Dramatic Arts Commencement ceremony.

 Ceiling in front of the stage

 Purple spotlights shone on the stage.

Musical motifs on the walls.