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With gratitude to Mari, Sophia, Abby, Becca, Erin, and everyone at @turningart who made the book signing and artist talk in Boston possible!

It was such a pleasure to spend time with the team, share the book, and talk about the work. I’m very grateful for the warm welcome and generosity.

photo credit @kimeves
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Apparently I’m sharing my summer projects just as summer is coming to an end! 

This one had me 15 feet in the air for a couple of weeks.

*Summer Triangle* is the ceiling mural I created for @opusksq in Kennett Square, inspired by Cygnus, Lyra and Aquila, the three constellations that form the Summer Triangle.

The idea felt especially fitting for *Opus*: three distinct constellations connected across the sky to create one larger composition. There are quieter layers woven in too. Lyra has its ancient connection to music and the lyre, while Cygnus, the swan, carries stories of music, beauty and transformation. I liked the idea that you don’t have to know any of that to experience the mural, but it’s there to discover if you look a little closer.

I wanted the ceiling to change as you moved through the space, so the constellations travel through clouds and a larger field of stars with different metallic golds catching the light. At certain angles the lines glow, and at others they almost disappear.

And then I had to actually get the whole thing onto the ceiling. 😅 I created fullscale patterns, used my electric pouncer to burn thousands of tiny holes into the drawings, then transferred them overhead using the traditional pounce process.My friend @emily.elliottb came out for the first two days to help me wrangle and transfer the giant patterns, and from there I spent the next 8 days on the scaffold painting and glazing it all by hand.

Seeing Opus finally open and watching this become part of the finished space is pretty special. I’m so grateful to @turningart for bringing me into the project and for the trust to create something on this scale.

Opus is also connected to @arteloksq , an art filled hotel featuring murals and original work by so many talented artists. A huge thank you to @turningart @squarerootscollective , @bpgs_construction , @trade_architects  @joannerscott and all the contractors and trades who worked to bring the place together!!

If you’re in kennett, go have dinner, look up, and then wander around to see all the art.
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