Yep if you can believe your eyes you will see that this show is curated by none other than a goddess of things hand made, Faythe Levine. If you don't know of her you must have been sleeping under some very large stones this past year. She is the author of Handmade Nation and also the director of the newly released DVD of the same name. I purchased a few copies of the book last year to give as gifts and my sister Kathy have me one. This year I think the DVD will be on my personal christmas list. So now you know what a fan of Faythe's I am and just how I must have felt when exactly two months ago, on a friday evening when I was listening to music, cuddling with the kitties and received her first email. She did more than acknowledge my existence but asked me if I would be interested in taking part in a show she was curating in an awesome new gallery. I didn't even hesitate but emailed her back almost instantly with my positive response. I had no idea the show would only feature the work of two artists. How exciting is that!! Now you must check out Merilee Challiss's work. It is amazing and according to Faythe the pieces are quite large which makes them even more exciting to see in person in January.
So over the next month I will be busy preparing for this show, getting my home and porch ready for Christmas, making and sending gifts, baking, cooking, sharing meals with friends and families and loving every minute of it and of course sharing most of it with you.
thanks for listening:)
woohoo woohoo Margie !!! what an extremely exciting news my friend !!!! I am so so so happy for you & proud of you too ! You must be on cloud 9 ! :D
If only I could have come ... to see this wonderful exhibit with my own eyes ... I hope you'll take photos (or video ?) when you'll get there, for your friends all over the world to "live" it with you !
Awww I'm so excited for you !!!
PS : got your email yesterday, I'll get back later today. Thanks so much ! oxoxoxox loooove to you
Posted by: Sonia | November 25, 2009 at 06:57 AM
Congratulations! How exciting and completely deserved. I wish I was near enough to be able to visit it in person.
Merilee Challiss looks like another amazing artist, and the picture at the top reminded me of your installation art in the forest!
You'll be busy, but for such a good reason :D
Posted by: Sam | November 25, 2009 at 07:03 AM
What happy news!!! Yes, please show us fans who would looooooove to be there but are too far away. Enjoy your exciting days ahead, I'm drinking a great big virtual toast to you (it's way too early here for a real one : )
J x
Posted by: joanie | November 25, 2009 at 07:16 AM
Congrats Margie! This is oh-so-exciting news. I can't wait to get a peek at what you'll be exhibiting.
Posted by: Allison | November 25, 2009 at 07:23 AM
What an amazing email to receive ! I am so happy for you (and, as usual, very frustrated to be so far away ...)
This will be such a dreamy exhibition ! Will you attend the opening ?
x x x
___mathyld___
Posted by: mathyld / encore petite | November 25, 2009 at 07:57 AM
Taking part in the show sounds amazing! I'm really looking forward to seeing the work you produce. Also I love your description of the lead up to Christmas, you make it sound as it should, joyful and pleasant and not stressful! Enjoy X
Posted by: Jill Wignall | November 25, 2009 at 08:43 AM
Congratulations! I look forward to your keeping us posted about the show and to seeing your Christmas preparations!
I'm still planning on making the Lacy River Rocks...some day! Right now, I'm crocheting granny stars for Christmas decorations.
Posted by: Katy | November 25, 2009 at 09:13 AM
Whoooot! How absolutely thrilling!!! I love hearing about your stardom! Such an inspiring show it will be. Can't wait to hear more. Sounds like such cozy days ahead as you prepare for all the adventures of your winter.
Posted by: maya | November 25, 2009 at 09:48 AM
how exciting! i can't wait to go together in january, as i'm sure we will :) i am absolutely loving merilee's work as well and think that the art of the two of you is a really neat fit together.
Posted by: rebekah | November 25, 2009 at 10:58 AM
congratulations! fantastic news. I'd love to visit the exhibition...
Posted by: Eva | November 25, 2009 at 12:59 PM
Congratulations! The book is in my Christmas wish list too!Ariadne from Greece!
Posted by: www.google.com/accounts/o8/id?id=AItOawn_wQ8DSe02Gw2CW9Vp66YSDwTmymetXJo | November 25, 2009 at 01:13 PM
Hooray! Can you see me doing a little dance, full of excitement? This is such wonderful news, it must have felt amazing to receive that email. As is fitting the goddess of all things handmade would of course seek out one of the graces; creativity, also known as Margie. I am so happy for you and also wish I was closer so that I could attend the opening night, I think it is time to begin working on that little boat to carry us europeans over the sea (hello Mathyld!).
XXX
Posted by: Lisa | November 25, 2009 at 03:21 PM
As the song goes'Congratulations & Jubilations...' that's part of the Happy Dance I'm doing for you... what an absolutely thrilling/tingling sensation you must feel, having your artist work/life recognised by Faythe...
We all recognise your talent, your beauty within... We who visit, we who admire & we who try to emulate your work...
Please, take the time to bask in the glory begin bestowed upon you ... it is well deserved & earned & I am sure I say what we all, who visit often, feel... we are so proud to know you, even if it is only via cyberspace... you can still feel the love & the passion... B
Posted by: bethel of bethania | November 25, 2009 at 06:04 PM
yippee! that's such fantastic news, margie. i'm excited for you! xx
Posted by: melissa | November 25, 2009 at 06:15 PM
What a sensational news, Margie !!! I feel so happy that the whole world discovers you, day after day. This exhibition is another very exciting step ! You so deserve every recognition. What a sweet dream for these stones :) Thank you so much for sharing with us all your joy in this wonderful adventure ! Wish it will bring you so much ... and that you will meet new fantastic people ... Send you my warmest congrats, dear Margie.
December is really promising !
Posted by: Nanou | November 26, 2009 at 01:20 AM
PROVIDENCE!!! Me me me! I live in Rhode Island! I can't believe that something exciting is happening here! I will be looking forward to it so much :)
Posted by: Melissa R | November 26, 2009 at 05:08 AM
YAY Margieeeee!!!!!!!!
Remember in the beginning when I told you that I could picture you having art shows with galleries etc? My magic crystal ball never lies! I so much congratulate you on this wonderful news! I am really happy for you and I wish that i could be there for the opening! I can't wait to see what you're going to create for the show!
Lots of love my friend!
Elsita :)
Posted by: Elsita :) | November 26, 2009 at 12:09 PM
this is such fantastic news! I'm so excited for you and can't wait to see what you dream up! XO!!!
Posted by: nicole/astulabee | November 28, 2009 at 01:44 PM