What a ride it was this weekend!
A visit to the Insight for the solo exhibit of mixed media works of urban artist Alexander Smith - a gentle low-key gathering -; followed by a stop at Altered Space Gallery on Abbot Kinney, to look at new works by Michele Mikesell, entitled “Chapter 3: Disambiguate”. One can tell artists as Dubuffet, Klee, Miro, among others, have influenced her. Let the child in you emerge.
Hot ticket was The Distillery, where artists MB Boissonnault, Judy Nimtz, Gary Palmer, and Jim Budman opened their studios for friends, art lovers and alike.
Judy’s recent, merely realistic paintings are the result of a plain-air trip through Istanbul, Paris and Normandy. Exotic escapism for some moments, directing my eyes to a figurative piece of a dancer, the dancer in me favors it. The eclectic crowd and plentiful of libations kept the energy moving in various ways. My travels on Sunday afternoon led me to Alessandra’s most stylish house and garden, for her goodbye lunch before she leaves for Italy for a few months. On the menu: an array of delicious homemade, authentic Italian platters, evoking the senses. Mama Mia! Not to speak of the Italian vibes that floated around, (predominant Italian) chatter – love to listen to it! - laughter, music … all guests shared in the enjoyments of the simple things in life.
Even if the sunshine was sparse, the warmth felt by these gathered friends and neighbors felt wonderful. Festa d’Alessandra…grazie!
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