Inspired by California Artists
Six emerging California artists donated their artwork to help fund the Inspired by California film project. Through their generosity and your support we will be able to tell the story of Californians and what inspires them about this great State in 2010. Art work by Emerging Artists: Nick Anderson, Gazelle Rider, Maureen Halligan, Elijah Photenhauer, Adrian Rasmussen and Ray Sumser
YouTube DirektInspired by California Artists
Ray Sumser, Emily (My sister) and I at Poster signing
The Whole Inspired by California Team! (from left): Elijah Photenhauer, Maureen Halligan, Gazelle Rider, Ray Sumser, Nick Anderson, Adrian Rasmussen, Kirby Scudder, and Mark Halfmoon
posted May 22, 2010 | Comments (0)
Inspired By California: Amgen Tour and Poster signings!
All 6 Inspired by California posters are now up at InspiredbyCalifornia.com
All 6 artists will be at the finish line expo on Tuesday, May 18th of the Amgen Tour of California, painting the bus that will carry artist Kirby Scudder and filmmaker Mark Halfmoon on their journey across the state this summer.
Kirby Scudder:
“We are incredibly excited that we will be at the finish line of stage 3 of the Amgen Tour of California in Santa Cruz painting our bus for our tour of California. The 6 California Artists that have donated their Art work for a limited edition print series that will help finance our trip, will be on hand to paint the Inspired by California bus on My 18th. Artists; Ray Sumser, Maureen Halligan, Gazelle Rider, Nick Anderson, Adrian Rasmussen, Alijah Photenhauer. These Artists help launch our 3 month journey asking the people of California what inspires them about this amazing State. ”
We are also planning a poster signing on Saturday, May 22nd at Artisan’s Gallery where all 6 prints will be available for purchase for the first time! Kirby Scudder and Mark Halfmoon will be on hand to give more information on their project, Inspired by California. More details as they arise!
posted May 13, 2010 | Comments (0)
The Chicken to Measure it: May 7th at the Mill Gallery!
Join us Friday, May 7th from 5-9 PM at the Mill Gallery for a delightful evening of using the chicken to measure it*! Exhibiting artists include: Marissa Comstock, Teale Taxis, Noah Matteucci, Ray Sumser, Sarah Day, Jesse Autumn, Wilson Erb and Gazelle Rider. Also featuring Dance Week performance by Flex Dance Company.
The legendary Joseph Grimaldi is widely credited with incorporating fake food into his comedy acts to delight British audiences of the 1800s and is recognized for developing the often dubious art of prop humor. This exhibit celebrates the spirit of Joseph Grimaldi and his greatest rubber prop, the chicken!
*chickens not guaranteed to measure anything accurately, safely, or in any logical manner
The Mill Gallery
at the Pacific Blue Inn
131 Front Street
Santa Cruz, Ca
Friday, May 7th 5-9PM
posted May 04, 2010 | Comments (0)
Santa Cruz Sentinel Article!!
‘Flying’ made all three Santa Cruz papers! Wallace Baine wrote this great article on First Fridays and ‘Flying.’
posted February 04, 2010 | Comments (0)
My show at the Mill: February 5th!
Flying: an installation by Gazelle Rider and Kirby Scudder
The Mill Gallery at the Pacific Blue Inn
131 Front Street
Santa Cruz, CA
Reception: Friday, February 5th 5-9pm.
Flying – moving through the air using wings, carried through the air by the wind or any other force or agency. The exhibit is an installation including; painting, sculpture, photography, installation and more centered around the topic of flying. The show is in part inspired by the October, 2009 story of “Balloon Boy’, Falcon Heene whose parents faked their sons disappearances in a helium balloon over Colorado.
This project celebrates flying , from birds to space stations with a local flare. The concept was born 8 months ago during a conversation between Gazelle and Kirby. Gazelle, an avid bird enthusiast wanted to produce an exhibit about her birds and their specific idiosyncratic behavior. The concept grew to embrace the broader aspects of flying. This show will surprise and enlighten. Also featuring: Comedian Richard Stockton and other guest appearances.
“The works for this installation were inspired by my two pet Pacific Parrotlets, Pie and Salsa. Parrotlets are the smallest species of parrots kept in captivity yet their personalities are like those of a much larger parrot. They are intelligent, active and feisty. They look cute and cuddly, and they can be…sometimes. The rest of the time they’re sneaky and mischievous and know how to get what they want. They act like spoiled children sometimes, but I wouldn’t have them any other way. Their silly antics are a source of constant amusement. This series came from my love and fascination for my feathered friends, I have tried to communicate their vibrant personalities through the use of pattern and color and with a variety of mediums”.