Two fish and a lobster I made out of aluminum cans recently hung in the Del Ray Artisans gallery as part of the “Second Time Around Show” featuring work made from recycled materials. My largest piece, over six feet in length, won audience-vote awards for show favorite, most overall votes, happiest, and best use of materials.
While I’ve had work out in the streets, at DC’s Art All Night, in parades, and in Dupont Underground, this is the first time I’ve had art in an honest-to-goodness white-walled gallery space. It felt good to be part of a wine and cheese art opening and to share space with many other talented local artists. It’s nice not to worry about your work being trashed by DC public works!
The show, curated by Tracy Wilkerson, included art made out of old maps, bike parts, cardboard, styrofoam, and every other kind of refuse you can imagine. Del Ray Artisans switches up quickly and holds an opening on the first Friday of every month. Check it out!
