I have some pieces in an upcoming exhibition at The Studios of Key West, curated by the lovely Kevin Assam. “It’s in the Bag” Assam wanted a theme that lent itself to a host of interpretations. “Baggage as in what we carry on a trip or what we carry in our hearts?” my friend asked. “In my case, both.” I replied dryly. They are totes about baggage. Please be my emotional packmule. If you are in the vicinity of Key West, please check it out- I have two limited edition tote bags- “Doom Jar” and “My Opossum Heart” It opens January 4, 2024!
In other news, I am super excited to be heading back to Mexico at the end of January/early February for a research trip. I am taking some folk art workshops- alebrijes, wooden masks and stencils. Plus I want to check out a papel picado workshop and some other stuff. I also want to sneak away to see the butterfly migration.
Then, at the end of February, I am presenting my paper “Chip Thomas: Counternarratives to Settler Colonialism and the American Picturesque” at SWPACA. Please contact me if you are interested in The Southwest Popular and American Culture Association- I am the Area Chair for Visual Arts and would love to include new people.