Farewell Phoenix

I've never lived in any one place for longer than three years. So it's no great surprise that my feet are itching now. Yes, that's right; I'm moving.

My husband and I were on the lookout for a new place with more space for an art studio, when we got the opportunity to move to Portland, Oregon. It's been on our list for a while now, and I've always wanted to go. The news that will be surprising to folks who don't know me very well is that we're moving in mid May. I've moved with shorter notice before, but the truth is, I don't want to just up and leave so fast this time. So we have about a month before we tally ho. I will be here for May's First Friday and First Wednesday.

I have mixed feelings about leaving.

I'm a little less than normal in the fact that I thrive on being uprooted and dropped in a new place with new people, new streets, and even sometimes a new language, so a large part of me can't wait for the adventure. I love chaos. Not knowing what will happen next, not being sure what life will consist of when you land. There's so much opportunity in chaos. Hey, if you don't believe me, landing in China lead to me and my friend (whose not exactly Brad Pitt) modeling for magazines, acting for commercials and music videos, and not to mention singing at clubs and bars all around the Guandong Providence (my friend didn't participate in the last one, though if he had, I'm sure it would have been hilarious). Chaos is so much more eventful than the alternative.

But like I said, I have mixed feelings.

Phoenix is where I came up with Numberism. It's where I finally started coming into my own with my art and design. Maybe that's because I spend so much time in my air conditioned house, drawing instead of braving the Phoenix sun, but I don't think that's it. Phoenix has been integral to me in my artistic development. So for that, and for the sea of artists and art lovers I've met here, I am a bit reluctant to say goodbye.

But the tide is picking up and every day I'm looking forward to the new chapter more. So without getting too melodramatic, it's been a blast, Phoenix. I'll see you next time.

I will be here for May's First Wednesday and First Friday, but that will be my last. :(

Tomorrow, being Third Friday, I will be swinging by Blink Gallery where four of my pieces are up. I'm planning on stopping by at around 8pm.

Next Thursday I will be at Providence Gallery in Scottsdale where I have some originals up! While I'm there, I will be working on the first piece in my next series (with photos of my lovely model, Jessica White). The last series focused on holding onto the present, while the new one will focus on letting go of the past.

I'm aiming to do as much as I can and see as many people as I can before I leave. Email me, call me, and comment.

Blink Gallery:
610 E. Roosevelt St. Suite 133 Phoenix, Az 85004
ingrid@theblinkgallery.com
480-363-2225



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Providence Gallery:
7036 East Main Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
480 946-2297
E-mail: Scott@providencegalleryaz.com






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