She’s here, I’m here, We made it!
June 5th, 2009 Posted in creating![](http://www.nellhergenrather.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/dsc02241.jpg "North wall of \\"On the Corner\\" art show")
The art was cast, spackled, glittered and sealed. Then backed with wood veneer. The hardware holes were drilled and the grommets set. In all, there were 47 pieces packed with bubble wrap and carefully placed in the mini-van. It took me nearly 2 hours to pack and 1 hour to drive down to the dirty Divisadero. Ahh, the reek of the city!
The event, Divisidero Art Walk, had a great turnout. I even got to meet the handsome district supervisor Ross Mirkarimi. Although I had a real bad case of larengitis, I did manage to squeek out some conversation about my methods and inspiration- Today, I can’t say anything above a whisper-but it was worth it!
When I was hanging the space, I had a couple kids and moms come in and say ooooo, Wow! And “It is a whole different world in here.” Later in the evening a little girl, about 5, nonchalantly said, ”Your work inspires me.” I also had someone recognize my work right off. A friend of his had bought a piece from another show I did at Atlas Cafe- over 10 years ago! I can’t tell you how fun it is for me to have my work recognized-little people and city freaks alike!
On another note, let me just say, it is tough going getting all the household chores done when you have to put your face inches from your childrens to be heard. I rely far to much on barking out commands to get things to run smoothly. Take note that clapping loudly is a great tool to command attention in this sad, voiceless, state.
One Response to “She’s here, I’m here, We made it!”
By Melissa on Jun 8, 2009
So fun to be there and see you as the artist in action! By the way, I totally cracked up at your Will quote/title. Best line ever!