Have you seen these Missing Mosaic Panels?

On Wednesday, December 9th (a cold, windy, snowy night) someone took two mosaic panels from our yard and porch.

The Garbage' Mural (approx. 4.5' tall x 3' wide), my first attempt at an outdoor piece, had successfully hidden our garbage cans from view for almost 11 years. I guess I should be flattered that someone wanted it enough to steal it, but it is a treasured "friend" that will be missed by our family, visitors and neighbors.

The hanging piece (above) was done by an elderly man I met during a downtown Chicago art fair when I was first starting out in mosaics. Seymour Adelman approached my booth, shared a small tattered picture of his recent mosaic installation, (Dr. Martin Luther King in King Community Center), welcomed me to his studio and gave me encouragement. Years later, I purchased his "mirrored bird" piece at an auction. Shortly thereafter he passed away. It has great meaning for me, and it is a piece I would be grateful to see again. It is mainly done in mirror on plexi glass with a dark grey wooden frame. It measures approx. 36"x20".

We made a police report, and the officer encouraged us to notify other artists and friends. I sent an email to friends and posted pictures on Face Book. The response from the community has been unbelievable. I want to thank everyone who has taken the time to respond and forward this information along.

While it's a long shot.....I still feel that someone may see these someday, and if so, please contact me or the Bloomington Police at (812)339-4477.

Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season. May you, your family, friends (and artworks!) be safe and secure this new year!

Holiday Happenings

My favorite bizarre bazaar is coming up this Friday and Saturday, December 4th & 5th.

Join Moe's Ache Studio at the 51st Unitarian Universalist Church Art Fair and Bazaar this Friday

from 10-7 and Saturday from 9-4. Located at Fee Lane and the Bypass, Bloomington, IN.

Featuring over 50 great artists and craftsmen, this is more than an art fair. UU always has a fab white elephant sale (where I often find the weirdest "stuff" that inspires new pieces), as well as a great selection of books, and often plants for sale.

We'll be there with new mosaics like the "Giant Java" coffee cup. If you need holiday gifts, we'll

have a nice selection of one of a kind mosaic and "upcycled" gifts under $30!

If I'm not in my booth, I will probably be in the one across the aisle, doing my own holiday shopping, socializing and noshing on the delicious homemade soups and cookies.

Like I said, it's more than an art fair. The best way to shop for the holidays! Join us!

Deja Vu One More Time

The Deja Vu Show featuring artists who creatively reuse and recycle materials is this Saturday, November 7 at the YES Cinema, downtown Columbus, Indiana.

Our studio is filled with "works in progress" that hopefully will be progressing rapidly in the next two days, in time for the show.

Wonder Woman ornaments, made from vintage aluminum drink coasters, along with recycled wreathes and "upcycled" clocks enrobed with thrift store treasures and vintage jewelry are just a few of the pieces that will be in the booth on Saturday.

'Just finished: "Yoga Frog". Set on a "mat" of recycled glass, this whimsical frog in monkey pose is a reminder of my own neglected practice. 'Back to the mat tomorrow morning!

It's still a month away.....

It's still a month away, but the Deja Vu show featuring arts and crafts from recycled materials is one of my favorites, so I had to start writing about it now. In the works are some great "born again" pieces. Updates to follow.

Feline Groovy!

We're headed to Nashville, Tn this weekend for the TACA Fall Art Festival.  It's been awhile since we've been to the music city, but good friends and great art show beckon our return.  The Tennessee Association of Craft Artists produces a three day fair, held in Centennial Park featuring 200 artists.  

Usually during our van-packing we are joined by Gita, our Siamese who thinks she should travel whenever the van doors are open.  Many times we've discovered her a few miles down the road on our way to a show.  Packed in the van this time (in place of Gita) will be "Feline Groovy" our latest kit and kaboodle sculpture created using recycled materials.  This piece stands almost 3 feet tall and collecting all the "stuff" used in it's creation took some time. Many pieces on this work are courtesy of Martina Celerin.  Martina is an exceptional artist who spends almost as many hours scouring the recycling centers as well creating beautiful dimensional weavings.  We're happy she thinks of us!  Check out her latest work here: martinacelerin.blogspot.com/

We hope some of you will be able to join us in Nashville!  

Ringo Flamingo

9/09/09 is here!  The re-mastered version of the Beatles catalogue is released, and Ringo Flamingo is loaded in the van for a debut at the Penrod Art Fair this weekend in Indianapolis.  Strictly a coincidence, or cosmic convergence?

Check out Ringo and all the other fab mosaics at Moe's Ache Studio's booth (Green 86) at The Penrod Art Fair this Saturday, September 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  www.penrod.org/artsfair.html

Fourth Street Festival of the Arts and Crafts!!

With great weather predicted, a new show layout and lots of wacky work from Moe's Ache Studio, this year's Fourth Street Festival of the Arts and Crafts is destined to be one of the best!   

All artists will now be on 4th Street thanks to an addition of a new block from Dunn to Indiana.  This expansion includes lots of walkways between booths, giving patrons a better opportunity to browse without the crowds.  Cooler temps and great art under shady trees should further enhance the Fourth Street experience.  

Moe's Ache Studio will be moving "up street" in a double booth #97-98 (closer to Dunn Street).  

Look for our giant mosaic fish, "Marlon Grando" and an oversized mixed media pumpkin, currently referred to as the "Big A-- Pumpkin" and you'll know you are in the right booth!  

'Looking forward to seeing you there!

Show hours are Saturday, September 5 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, September 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

More info about the festival at:  http://4th.street.festival.googlepages.com/