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Presenting on Climate Change at the Norton Museum of Art
/in Exhibitions, Film & Video, Photography /by Roxanne DarlingThe Cream Literary Alliance in West Palm Beach is hosting an event on climate change and I’ve been invited as the featured presenter to show my photographs, read a few poems, and discuss how my work is in support of the love of nature. This 90-minute program is part of the Norton’s Art After Dark series — free events at the museum on Friday nights.
I am grateful to be included in this program. The Norton is personal and special to me. I used to attend the earlier Art After Dark events when I was caring for my mom in Palm Beach. She was in her 90’s and had Alzheimer’s. Visits to the Norton were ‘artist dates’ for me, both recharging my creativity and resetting my mood when the going got tough. They’ve undergone an expansion in the past two years; it was already huge and richly populated when I was last there. Being able to see the changes in person — as a guest artist — is a peak experience for me.
Can you come? If not, please share it with your south Florida friends. We’ll have several poets reading their work, a presentation by the West Palm Beach Mayor’s Sustainability group, and my poetry and photography. You can also share the hashtag, #nortonnow. Art After Dark runs from 5-10 pm, so we’ll have plenty of time to visit outside of the program.
Things Fall Apart
Friday, 11 October 2019
7:00-8:30 pm
Norton Museum of Art
1450 S. Dixie Highway
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Map Link
I like this idea of using my images and words to create an activist-style poster. I’d love to see any pics of how and where you use it. Email me at rox@roxannedarling.com or post them to Instagram and tag me @roxannedarling.
Download > Goodbye Merchandised Self by Roxanne Darling
LACP Members’ Juried Exhibition
/in Exhibitions, Photography /by Roxanne DarlingAbout the Exhibition
Opening: August 10th – 6-8 pm
Show Dates: August 10-31, 2019
Juror: Douglas McCulloh
Sponsor: LACP Sixth Annual Members’ Exhibition
Location: dnj Gallery
3015 Ocean Park Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90405 Read more
Juried Exhibition: unconstrained at ASmith Gallery
/in Exhibitions, Photography /by Roxanne DarlingMy piece, Discussing Age at Sunset with a Saguaro, was selected for the ‘unconstrained’ juried exhibition at the ASmith Gallery in Johnson City, TX. Since it’s relatively close to home (here in Santa Fe, NM) I used the opening to take my first solo trip in the RV to attend. Let me tell you – I had a wonderful trip from start to finish! I’ve attached a few photos from the trip and really touched a nerve with my RV in the sunset in West Texas. Seems there are many who at least dream of heading out on a solo adventure to somewhere. I am all in favor of it. Read more
Limited Edition 5×5 Prints For Sale at CPW
/in Photography /by Roxanne DarlingIn May, I participated in my first official photography review at the Center for Photography, Woodstock in NY. As a result, I was invited to submit two images to be part of their annual 5×5 fundraiser. These are images printed at 5×5 and then framed to 10×10, in limted editions of 5 each. All proceeds are donated to CPW to support their scholarships and ongoing programs. Read more
Recent Shows and Photography Reviews
/in Exhibitions, Musings, Photography /by Roxanne DarlingI’ve been very focused on developing my photo series, I AM: For the love of nature. My ultimate goals are a solo show and book. My path is to submit to juried exhibitions and photography reviews. So far, I’ve been greeted by much support and acceptance. I do what I do because it speaks to me deeply — and — it feels wonderful when other people acknowledge my work.
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The Creative Portrait: Fourth Annual Exhibition, 2018
/in Exhibitions, Photography /by Roxanne DarlingI recently applied to The Creative Portrait exhibition, presented by the Los Angeles Center of Photography. I felt it was a long shot, but I was wrong! Three of my photographs were accepted into the online gallery and I am thrilled. I have so much respect for the jurors and wanted them to at least see my work. Thank you to all for the the attentive and caring work to curate and present this show. I will be in Los Angeles for the opening on Saturday evening, December 15, 2018. Perhaps I’ll see you there!
Update: I went to the opening and had a wonderful time meeting the jurors and other artists. Thank you David Fahey and Nick Fahey for selecting three of my images for the show. You can read the details here at LACP. Read more
The Blank Canvas
/in Film & Video /by Roxanne DarlingArtists and writers have faced the blank canvas / the blank page and chronicled so much about the experience. In 2014, taking my first film class, I made a short student film to address the mood on a dark and rainy day on Maui. My partner, artist Shane Robinson, indulged me and played the part of the brooding artist. Read more
Women Baring Witness 2003
/in Conceptual Art /by Roxanne DarlingI’ve been a “peace nik” since my high school days, when I canvassed my Republican neighborhood in protest of the Vietnam War. (Results: Fail. I don’t think I changed a single mind.)
Years later, my activism and my performance art instincts came together when a friend of mine, Carolyn Lee, organized a naked “peace in” in Santa Fe, NM. (Photo by Jennifer Esperanza.) Read more
Abstract Photography from Maui
/in Photography /by Roxanne DarlingHere are a few of the abstract photographs I took when re-learning how to use a DSLR camera. I first learned film photography in college (1974!) and fell in love with the ICM (Intentional Camera Movement) photos my partner was creating back in 2014-2016. Shane moved on to abstract painting and taught me some of the secrets behind this type of abstract photography that is made entirely in camera. No photoshop tricks or digital manipulation here. Read more
Call for Figures & Quotes: Maui Community Art Project
/in Conceptual Art, Painting /by Roxanne DarlingART OPENING & INSTALLATION
Monday, July 9, 2018
6-7 pm – Artist Remarks at 6:30 pm
Sip Me
7 Ka‘ahumanu Ave, Kahului, Maui
Free and open to all
Scroll down to see photos from the event and read a few comments.
I’ve been noodling on this idea for several months and am going to just share it out loud and see where it goes. (I’ve updated this post to feature the preliminary canvas we’ve created! The original blue canvas was by Yves Klein, the French artist who is credited with bringing body printing to the art world.)
I am inspired by the early body print paintings of Yves Klein, a prominent and controversial French artist, that were created in the early 1960’s.
I’m also inspired by this question: Who are You? Read more