Art On Centre

A Bit of Information So I finally got around today to posting our experience at the Lantern festival.  It was beautiful as usual.  It was especially touching for us this year because my husbands father who recently past away is buried there with his mother.  It was his first time so we were touched by it. We both sent messages to our fathers and his mother. I posted some pictures below. This past Thursday the 10th Annual Lantern Festival was held at the  Forest Hills Cemetery  in Jamaica Plain. This Buddhist-ritual inspired event has long been a big draw for Boston-area photographers and this year was no different. As the paper lanterns inscribed with personal messages floated across Lake Hibiscus and Japanese drummers performed many cameras were snapping the serene scene. Check out the photos for a feel of this special night. Buddiat Drummer The first float before dusk

Make a Visit the hallway  is located in Jamaica Plain, one of Boston’s most diverse, eccentric and vibrant neighborhoods. The gallery’s primary focus of exhibiting a mixture of emerging and established artists from the Boston area will surprise and please with each visit. On occasion national and international artists will also be showcased. Each exhibit is on a monthly rotation, with opening receptions on the first Thursday of the month. Various musical, spoken word, film, open mic and other special events are scheduled in the space as well. Plan your next visit soon and make sure to allow time to explore Jamaica Plain’s other galleries, vintage stores, speciality shops, great restaurants and beautiful parks. Gallery Hours:  Thursday 4-8pm, Friday & Saturday 11-7pm, Sunday 12-4pm… also by appointment. Please call 617-818-5996 for more information. Opening Receptions:  Every 1st Thursday of the month. 6-9pm Check our website for show updates and current events. www...

Peacocks I know , I know they are really trendy right now but I can see why they are so beautiful.

So It's almost my first anniversary July 31, 2010!  When I got married last year I think I spent more time doing the Invitation design suite than I ever did on any  piece of art work.  I thought I would post it for you to see.  I kept the Paper Source in business last year for sure.  There were  many aspects to it and I sent out about 120 invitations.  I got married under a big beautiful tree at Hampshire College with origami birds and butterflies hanging from the tree.  Then we had a big party in the barn on the campus. It went into the night and the wedding  was all homemade  from the cupcakes,vows, wishing tree, decorations to the dress. My friends and family did everything including setting up the barn.  Here are a few pictures of what we did, and the fun we had!  Beautiful day Happy couple The Funniest Wedding Photo Ever and I love it! We love cupcakes My Invitation it only took all summer to design! ...

This is the kind of day today will be.....

E.W Clark's Dry Goods Store on the corner of Centre and Seavern's Now it is City feed and Supply Not much different then it was then. I love that old is new again. The building has not changed that much over the years and now we have this nice new store I suspect very similar to Clark's was back then. Of course they have a mural Like most stores in Jamaica Plain  do these days.                                                  Of course I had to add the mural across the street at                    Purple Cactus which I think is one of the most beautiful murals in Jamaica Plain.

I love gardening  I think I spend all day weeding, watering filling buckets from my rain barrel, planting and of course buying more! So why not blog about it.  Working in my garden is like a meditation for me.  It is the first time I have ever lived anywhere that I can actually have a garden and a yard. To me I consider it part of my year I love to photograph so why not incorporate my summer just an apple by my window view from my studio upstairs to the porch upstairs front porch downstairs Clematis on its way out say goodbye I have to change it up all time to stay fresh.  It's too nice to be in the studio today and there is not much time left for a teacher to work in the garden!

sculptures in the garden 2nd level of their pond great way to fix a crack It's a beautiful day so I am going to grab some pictures of some new murals around JP.  That is after I water the millions of plants I have  my garden.  Speaking of which i went to a friends house to see their gardens because theta ewer on the Garden tour.  I took some picutesd of their garden when it was empty. Pond

JP Art Market 36 South St  (at Sedgwick St)  Jamaica Plain ,  Boston (617) 522-1729 jpartmarket.com Subway: 39 bus Get directions Wed–Fri 1:30–8:30pm; Sat 11am–8:30pm; Sun 11am–5pm In 1992, artist/curator Patti Hudson opened this tiny 14' x 40' space, similar to one she’d run in New York City in the 1980s. It’s best known for exclusive showings of the visual artwork of Hudson’s friend, rock poetess Patti Smith, as well as a long list of local artists associated with the Boston music scene, such as photographer Liz Linder. Current Shows Lauren Levine, Olivia Beens, Mark Donovan Aug 2011 Reception Thur Aug 4 (6-8) Mark Donovan, Lauren Levin, Olivia Beens Early Sept 2011 JP Open Studios (TBA) Sept 11 Thru 1st week of Oct Mark Elliot, photography Oct 2011 Reception Thur Cct 6 (6-8)

So after the registry mess yesterday anything could be better rain or shine.  I would like to inform readers of some summer events I think should be mentioned. Like this brand new  gallery! UFORGE Gallery is a venue which showcases non-juried art exhibitions in hopes to cultivate creativity and provide the local community with art-inspired, educational workshops and special events. Launched by Boston artists Brian Crete and Rob Festa, UFORGE offers artists monthly assignment opportunities on a first come, first serve basis. For additional gallery information, call the telephone number or visit the web address provided. Hours:   Thu, Fri, 5pm - 9pm; Sat, Sun, 10am - 7pm; Mon - Wed, closed Founding Date:   2011 Parking:   Free lot, On-street: free Art specialties:   Multimedia, Painting, Prints, Sculpture

This mural touches upon the subject of immigration from the Spanish-speaking Caribbean. Guests dine and chat. They discuss common experiences in waiting to immigrate. Note, the painting in the background is a miniature version of one of our other murals. The mural can be found near the Egleston Square YMCA in Jamaica Plain.  Painted in 1997

Painted on a juice store, the Pulp Mural is a giant still life of produce. It is no longer there because it is a yoga studio. It was painted in 1997. notice all the really brightly painted fruit! I also love the pattern work in both

Painted on the side of Lawson Bros' Barber Shop, this mural whimsically depicts a child's first haircut at Mr. Lawson's long-standing neighborhood shop  here in Jamaica Plain.   

This mural located in the Burroughs Street Parking Lot off of Centre Street in Jamaica Plain depicts the annual community event held on Jamaica Pond. Families and friends carry homemade lanterns and join in an evening procession around the pond. This mural was painted in 1997

Located on Centre Street close to the Arborway, this mural depicts an imaginative and fantastical view of Jamaica Pond. The cartoon-like creatures add fun and color to the natural scenery. This mural as the others posted were done by the which stands for Boston Youth Clean up Corps. This mural was done in 1996. Stay tuned for more.

Located across from Bromley Heath Housing Center, this mural depicts what one would see if they were to drive up Center Street on a Saturday Afternoon in this Jamaica Plain neighborhood.

Jamaica Plain has the most murals out of any neighborhood in the Boson.   I posted on the following pages a few of the murals with some information that I could find on them because some do not exist anymore. Stay tunes for some newer murals as well as artist interviews! Paul Cezanne Gaugin was a French artist who often painted images of Carribean natives. This mural is a collage of three of his artworks. It is painted on the wall outside the            Bella Luna Restaurant in Jamaica Plain.

Well today I finally got my Mac back from my families house where I was visiting my Mother and brother his wife and kids or 3 days.  The only problem is I really left two days ago but forgot my Mac (my world).  So I am a bit behind on the postings I wanted to do this weekend.  I tried to drive out yesterday and my husband’s car was pulled over and we could not figure out why?   Well it was supported be registered a MONTH ago. So no big deal just $100 ticket and go the cop said go home so we did and planned on just taking my car as I bitched about how irresponsible he was letting this happen well guess what?  My car said June 2011 too.  That Karma Lady can be terrible. So I guess we were not going anywhere yesterday and spent the morning at the registry and then drove 2 hours to go get it today. So here we are the first post for the art of Jamaica Plain! Since I am a teacher I though the first post should be dedicated to one of my students....