tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36619970265629717562024-03-19T02:32:14.961-07:00LIGHT GREY ART LABUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger578125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661997026562971756.post-58739864721776741952015-09-07T00:40:00.001-07:002015-09-07T00:41:46.132-07:00We've Moved! Thanks for visiting the Light Grey Art Lab blog! We've decided to integrate the blog into our website, so please visit us at <a href="http://lightgreyartlab.com/blog">lightgreyartlab.com/blog</a>! It's where you'll find all our new content from here on out, and you'll even be able to find everything from the past archived there, as well! <br />
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Updates will no longer occur at this address, so make sure to update your bookmarks, RSS feeds, or anything else you might use to find us! Thanks! Chris Hajnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17362825058084082318noreply@blogger.com318tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661997026562971756.post-68322031287319781932015-09-05T14:06:00.000-07:002015-09-05T14:06:07.432-07:00Meet COSMOS Artist, Camille ChewMeet <b><a href="http://camillechew.com/">Camille Chew</a></b>, yet another great artist that is featured in the upcoming <a href="http://shop.lightgreyartlab.com/product/pre-order-cosmos-tarot-oracle-deck">Cosmos show!</a> Camille is an illustrator based in Ithaca, New York, and is a graduate from Alfred University where she majored in Art and Design. Her work is filled with colorful patterns, masks, and fearsome witches and warriors! If you’re looking for more of Camille’s work you can hop on over to her <a href="http://camillechew.com/">website</a>, <a href="http://lordofmasks.tumblr.com/">blog</a>, or find her on instagram @camillechew, and you can find her Phoenix piece in the Cosmos exhibition opening October 30th!
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/lightgreyartlab/20983894930/in/dateposted-public/" title="Camille Chew"><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/662/20983894930_ecbb8e9eaa_z.jpg" width="640" height="640" alt="Camille Chew"></a>
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Preview of the Phoenix Constellation
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For the COSMOS Tarot & Oracle Deck, Camille illustrated a piece for the constellation Phoenix. In the deck, it represents the World Card and is an Earth Element.
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<b>Transformation - Reinvention - Legacy</b>
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The constellation Phoenix is a minor constellation in the southern sky. The Phoenix has its origins in ancient Egypt, and has since been incorporated into Greek, Roman, and early Christian mythology. The concepts of infinity, cycles of life and death, resurrection, longevity, and renewal are all a part of Phoenix. Additionally, the Phoenix’s life cycle is directly tied to the element of fire, as the Phoenix dies in an outburst of flames, only to be born again from its own ashes.
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In a reading, this card may symbolize a personal transformation and reinvention. This may also indicate an opportunity for an individual to set up their legacy by establishing a foundation from which others can also flourish. What a person leaves behind today will be fuel for a new generation of concepts and ideas. This card may also indicate inheritance, investments, or the sale of a business.
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Reversed, it could mean that one may be caught in a bad cycle, repeating bad habits, or that elements from one’s past may continue to haunt them. This may indicate poor spending, or recurring deductions from one’s finances with no gain. It may be a good time to look at one’s resources and adjust any leaky assets.
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You can find out more information about this project on the <a href="http://lightgreyartlab.com/cosmos/">Light Grey Website</a> and pre-order the Tarot & Oracle Deck on the Light Grey Shop here: <a href="http://shop.lightgreyartlab.com/product/pre-order-cosmos-tarot-oracle-deck">http://shop.lightgreyartlab.com/product/pre-order-cosmos-tarot-oracle-deck</a>
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Thank you for your support!Jenny Booklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02650296262685030400noreply@blogger.com300tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661997026562971756.post-21692391526195265612015-09-04T12:39:00.000-07:002015-09-04T12:39:33.824-07:00Meet COSMOS Artist, Boya Sun<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/lightgreyartlab/20929352718/in/album-72157657733555578/" title="COSMOS PRE-SALE"><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5674/20929352718_9da8a3bd04_z.jpg" width="640" height="332" alt="COSMOS PRE-SALE"></a>
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The COSMOS Tarot & Oracle Deck is here! We are proud to present this collaborative, 100 artist deck celebrating the 88 modern constellations, planets, and astral bodies! You can find the pre-sale of the project on the <a href="http://shop.lightgreyartlab.com/product/pre-order-cosmos-tarot-oracle-deck">Light Grey Shop here. </a>
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As we lead up to the show, opening October 30th, we will be highlighting some of the fantastic illustrations and mythology behind the project- Keep an eye out for your favorite artists and pieces!
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Today we are sharing a sneak peek of work by <a href="http://www.boyasun.com"><b>Boya Sun</b>.</a> Boya is an illustrator who was born in Beijing and grew up in Canada, who later went on to study illustration at the Maryland Institute College of Art. His work boasts dynamic compositions, and intense colors! You can find more of Boya’s work on his website (www.boyasun.com)
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/lightgreyartlab/21152398051/in/album-72157657733555578/" title="Boya Sun"><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/699/21152398051_55aa4a61cb_z.jpg" width="640" height="640" alt="Boya Sun"></a>
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About this card:<br />
Scorpius (also known as Scorpio) is one of the oldest constellations in the sky. Scorpius was memorialized after killing Orion for his arrogant exclamation that he could kill all of the animals on Earth. The theme of death is not unfamiliar to Scorpius. Scorpio rules the eighth house, which is the house of death, sex and resources. Of course, none of these aspects should be taken lightly and the seriousness of a Scorpio's demeanor will reflect the things they rule over. Though it is a water sign (which would normally indicate an emotional individual) Scorpio's reserved nature makes them prone to repressing their emotions.
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Scorpio is fearless, intense and passionate. They are highly competitive, a trait that comes out in both work and play. They are unafraid of taking risks and often find the thrill that comes with fighting things head-on worth a potential negative outcome. In personal matters, they prefer to see the world in black and white. Highly secretive and easily suspicious of others because of their uncanny ability to see the motives of others, they do not waste time in relationships or matters where they feel at risk or if the other party is acting ambiguously. They know what they want and aren't afraid to get it.Jenny Booklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02650296262685030400noreply@blogger.com240tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661997026562971756.post-50664272816305097202015-09-03T10:43:00.001-07:002015-09-03T10:43:59.870-07:00COSMOS Tarot & Oracle Deck Pre-Sale!<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/lightgreyartlab/20929352718/in/dateposted-public/" title="COSMOS PRE-SALE"><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5674/20929352718_9da8a3bd04_z.jpg" width="640" height="332" alt="COSMOS PRE-SALE"></a>
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<b>We have huge news! </b>We are proud to present our newest publication, collaborative artist deck, and comprehensive guidebook that celebrates the modern constellations, planetary influences, and mythology of the night sky!
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The <b><a href="http://shop.lightgreyartlab.com/product/pre-order-cosmos-tarot-oracle-deck">COSMOS Tarot & Oracle Deck</a></b> includes the artwork of 100 illustrators, printmakers, and concept artists from around the globe. The project is an interactive tarot deck that is filled with beautiful and symbolic imagery, the history and myths of the universe, and celestial spreads for readings!
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You can read more about the project below, and see the first view of the project on the <a href="http://shop.lightgreyartlab.com/product/pre-order-cosmos-tarot-oracle-deck">Light Grey Shop here.</a>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/lightgreyartlab/21107125112/in/dateposted-public/" title="COSMOS PRE-SALE"><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/622/21107125112_8c9892b218_o.jpg" width="640" height="960" alt="COSMOS PRE-SALE"></a>
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The limited edition COSMOS decks feature gilded edges and gold-foil constellations. The project contains 78 gilded Tarot cards, and 22 gilded Oracle cards, each with quick-reference key-words on the front of each card. The deck is interactive and includes a 150 page guide to how to read the Cosmos, instructions and guidance for eight different spreads, and information on the history, lore and symbolism for each subject.
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<a href="http://shop.lightgreyartlab.com/product/pre-order-cosmos-tarot-oracle-deck">http://shop.lightgreyartlab.com/product/pre-order-cosmos-tarot-oracle-deck</a>
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Mark your calendars for the opening reception and project release on <b>October 30th from 7-10pm</b>. The COSMOS Exhibition will include a massive fiber-optic installation with all 100 pieces. It will be on display through November 27, 2015.
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There are 88 modern constellations in the sky, suspended amongst incredible natural phenomena that shape worlds beyond our own. Billions of people have looked up at the night sky and wondered about their place in the universe. Oracles used the stars to predict events to come and constellations became beacons that could guide travelers across uncharted territory. The night is full of glittering reminders that we may not be alone in this universe. For eons the cosmos have held great significance in countless civilizations, and now, Light Grey Art Lab will turn out the lights and look to the skies.
For more information about this project and the contributing artists, please visit <a href="http://www.lightgreyartlab.com/cosmos">www.lightgreyartlab.com/cosmos</a>
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<b>Thank you for your support!</b>Jenny Booklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02650296262685030400noreply@blogger.com244tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661997026562971756.post-39003183096056747352015-08-31T06:00:00.000-07:002015-08-31T06:00:05.890-07:00Podcast: Do You Wanna Hang Out Sometime?<a data-flickr-embed="true" data-header="false" data-footer="false" data-context="false" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/lightgreyartlab/21008184372/in/dateposted-public/" title="08.31.15_Do You Wanna Hang Out Sometime"><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/690/21008184372_2e7696a1af_z.jpg" width="640" height="374" alt="08.31.15_Do You Wanna Hang Out Sometime"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script><br />
<b><a href="http://bit.ly/1MWJjhD"target="_blank">Download the MP3</a>, <a href="http://app.stitcher.com/browse/feed/33864/episodes"target="_blank">stream directly on Stitcher</a>, or <a href="http://bit.ly/1rcKeMX" target="_blank">subscribe via iTunes</a>!</b><br />
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<b>Do You Wanna Hang Out Sometime?</b><br />
Length: <i>00:48:48</i><br />
Synopsis: <i>If you're a creative person, it's surprisingly tricky to juggle ambitions, friends, projects, health, love and life. On this week's podcast, we talk about getting out of the studio and becoming social butterflies... or not. After all, maybe that social interaction thing isn't all it's cracked up to be. Then we talk about being horrible teens.</i><br />
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<b>Show Notes:</b><br />
<a href="http://lightgreyartlab.com/#/iceland-residency-program-2015/"target="_blank">2016 Iceland Residency Information and Application</a><br />
<a href="http://blog.lightgreyartlab.com/search/label/light%20grey%20game%20night"target="_blank">Light Grey Game Night</a>Chris Hajnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17362825058084082318noreply@blogger.com201tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661997026562971756.post-80839125682186159172015-08-24T06:00:00.000-07:002015-08-24T06:00:03.293-07:00Podcast: Troubleshooting Odo's Problems<a data-flickr-embed="true" data-header="false" data-footer="false" data-context="false" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/lightgreyartlab/20584124728/in/dateposted-public/" title="08.24.15_Troubleshooting Odo's Problems"><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5732/20584124728_c1b52a39c2_z.jpg" width="640" height="374" alt="08.24.15_Troubleshooting Odo's Problems"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script><br />
<b><a href="http://bit.ly/1I0OUgq"target="_blank">Download the MP3</a>, <a href="http://app.stitcher.com/browse/feed/33864/episodes"target="_blank">stream directly on Stitcher</a>, or <a href="http://bit.ly/1rcKeMX" target="_blank">subscribe via iTunes</a>!</b><br />
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<b>Troubleshooting Odo's Problems</b><br />
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Synopsis: <i>After helping Deep Space 9's Odo (Rene Auberjonois) with some tech problems on twitter, Lindsay's a little starstruck. On this week's podcast, we talk about approaching people who may intimidate you a little, expectations and social contracts when meeting new people, and the joy of finding out that everyone, regardless of success or talent, is still a real person at the end of the day.</i><br />
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<b>Show Notes:</b><br />
<a href="https://twitter.com/reneauberjonois"target="_blank">Rene Auberjonois on Twitter</a><br />
<a href="http://lightgreyartlab.com/#/iceland-residency-program-2015/"target="_blank">2016 Iceland Residency Information and Application</a><br />
<a href="http://blog.lightgreyartlab.com/search/label/light%20grey%20game%20night"target="_blank">Light Grey Game Night</a><br />
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I cannot for the life of me figure out how to post iPhotos to Instagram <a href="http://t.co/NATgcy1mKK">http://t.co/NATgcy1mKK</a> <a href="http://t.co/6Xil6AU3eZ">pic.twitter.com/6Xil6AU3eZ</a></p>— Rene Auberjonois (@reneauberjonois) <a href="https://twitter.com/reneauberjonois/status/633747950712164353">August 18, 2015</a></blockquote><script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><br />
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/Paper_Bicycle">@Paper_Bicycle</a> yeah but that such a pain</p>— Rene Auberjonois (@reneauberjonois) <a href="https://twitter.com/reneauberjonois/status/633797796345200640">August 19, 2015</a></blockquote><script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><br />
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/Paper_Bicycle">@Paper_Bicycle</a> yes it does... Still can't believe there not a simpler way</p>— Rene Auberjonois (@reneauberjonois) <a href="https://twitter.com/reneauberjonois/status/633869809675972608">August 19, 2015</a></blockquote><script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>Chris Hajnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17362825058084082318noreply@blogger.com295tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661997026562971756.post-67933425398374770542015-08-21T13:00:00.000-07:002015-08-21T13:00:06.449-07:00Applications Open for the Light Grey Iceland Residency 2016!<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/lightgreyartlab/20733151382/in/dateposted-public/" title="2016 Iceland Residency"><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/673/20733151382_75fc8a3fb4_z.jpg" width="640" height="356" alt="2016 Iceland Residency"></a>
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Our team is back in Minneapolis after completing the Light Grey Iceland Residency 2015! Over the last couple weeks, we have been traveling with 24 artists of different industries and backgrounds, exploring Iceland's most sublime landscapes, geothermal pools, and volcanic formations. We had a wonderful time traveling, sharing ideas, and collaborating with one another! Photographs, sketches, and documentation from the Iceland Residency 2015 will be shared shortly! You can find out more information about the artists that attended this year's residency on our website here: <a href="http://lightgreyartlab.com/workshops-and-residencies/#/iceland-residency-2015-team-lichen/">Team Lichen</a> and <a href="http://lightgreyartlab.com/workshops-and-residencies/#/iceland-residency-2015-team-moss/">Team Moss.</a>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrishajny/20536718340/in/dateposted/" title="Iceland 2014"><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/598/20536718340_a1f5e71fc5_z.jpg" width="640" height="301" alt="Iceland 2014"></a>
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<a href="http://lightgreyartlab.com/#/iceland-residency-program-2015/"><b>Applications for the Iceland Residency 2016 are now available!</b></a>
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We invite artists to apply for a spot in next year's program. Join a small team of exceptional creators and academics on a journey of discovery, camaraderie, and inspiration in one of the most incredible and fragile landscapes in the world. Dipping into the Arctic circle, Iceland's landscape is a paradoxically gorgeous mixture of fire and ice, home to fragile (but hardy) varieties of lichen, bird-life, and glaciers. We welcome artists from all over the world to apply for the residency and are looking forward to the diverse backgrounds and perspectives we'll share abroad.
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<b>Applications are due August 30th. </b>
If you are interested in traveling with us for the 2016 program, please read all of the details, schedules, and program information on the <a href="http://lightgreyartlab.com/#/iceland-residency-program-2015">Light Grey website here.</a> The application form is linked at the bottom of the page along with new information about scholarship opportunities.
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Photographs by Chris Hajny from the 2014 & 2015 ResidencyJenny Booklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02650296262685030400noreply@blogger.com616tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661997026562971756.post-85213101459895227732015-08-20T13:46:00.000-07:002015-08-20T13:46:08.378-07:00Comic Exhibition and Autoptic Art Festival Recap!Last week, Light Grey had the wonderful opportunity to participate in <a href="http://autoptic.org/">Autoptic</a>, a biennial two-day festival of independent culture, which happened in downtown Minneapolis! The festival was filled with tons of great artwork from local and national exhibitors, including comics, zines, prints, and everthing in between.
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Many of the exhibitors and festival attendees gathered at Light Grey Art Lab for the opening reception and Autoptic kick-off party. It was a two-part exhibition featuring international comic artists, displaying their new works, printed projects, and original drawings. The exhibition was hosted by Autoptic and ChiFouMi and held at Light Grey Art Lab.
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Anders Nilsen curated a show titled <i>Nothing Will Ever Be The Same </i>featuring work by Charles Burns, Aidan Koch, Antoine Marchalot, Helge Reumann, and Laura Park. Additionally, there was a small solo exhibition of work by Dominique Goblet called <i>Works on Paper.</i> It was a lively scene as groups of artists and art appreciators met and celebrated with the anticipation of an art-filled weekend ahead. We loved hosting the event and would like to thank every one who stopped by and made the night so special!
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We loved every minute of the weekend and meeting all of you! If you missed the chance to stop by our booth at Autoptic, you can always see the latest work at <a href="http://shop.lightgreyartlab.com">shop.lightgrey.com.</a> You can also see the Comic Exhibition that will be on display through August 20th.
Thanks again to all of the awesome exhibitors and supporters of Autoptic, and we look forward to the next event!Jenny Booklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02650296262685030400noreply@blogger.com245tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661997026562971756.post-71115704052419466042015-08-17T06:00:00.000-07:002015-08-17T06:00:00.291-07:00Podcast: 2015 Iceland Diaries : Part Four<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/lightgreyartlab/20630413755/in/dateposted-public/" title="08.17.15_2015 Iceland Diaries : Part Four"><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/615/20630413755_28e56bbc00_z.jpg" width="640" height="374" alt="08.17.15_2015 Iceland Diaries : Part Four"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script><br />
<b><a href="http://bit.ly/1gNI1cC"target="_blank">Download the MP3</a>, <a href="http://app.stitcher.com/browse/feed/33864/episodes"target="_blank">stream directly on Stitcher</a>, or <a href="http://bit.ly/1rcKeMX" target="_blank">subscribe via iTunes</a>!</b><br />
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<b>2015 Iceland Diaries : Part Four</b><br />
Length: <i>01:21:05</i><br />
Synopsis: <i>Once again, the Light Grey Art Lab team returns to Iceland! We're hosting two, back-to-back, week-long artist residencies in southern Iceland, right at the base of the infamous Eyjafjallajökull volcano. Our two groups of amazing artists (Team Moss and Team Lichen) each spent an entire week exploring, conversing, and learning together. In the fourth, and final, part of our multi-part 2015 Iceland Diaries series, Jenny, Lindsay, and Chris take a moment each evening to reflect on the day's events, share stories, and sometimes get a little loopy. A final huge 'thank you' to all the participating artists in the 2015 residency, and we look forward to next year's program!</i><br />
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<a href="https://instagram.com/explore/tags/teammoss2015/"target="_blank">#TeamMoss2015 - Instagram</a><br />
<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamMoss2015?src=hash"target="_blank">#TeamMoss2015 - Twitter</a><br />
<a href="https://instagram.com/explore/tags/teamlichen2015/"target="_blank">#TeamLichen2015 - Instagram</a><br />
<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamLichen2015?src=hash"target="_blank">#TeamLichen2015 - Twitter</a><br />
<a href="http://lightgreyartlab.com/#/iceland-residency-program-2015/"target="_blank">2016 Iceland Residency Information and Application</a>Chris Hajnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17362825058084082318noreply@blogger.com314tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661997026562971756.post-78601967285178202372015-08-15T21:41:00.000-07:002015-08-15T21:41:19.536-07:00Light Grey Game Night: Going Places<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/lightgreyartlab/20620181611/in/dateposted-public/" title="Light Grey Game Night: Going Places"><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5710/20620181611_40f89eaa25_z.jpg" width="640" height="374" alt="Light Grey Game Night: Going Places"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script><br />
We're back! After a month in Iceland for the 2015 Iceland Residency, the Light Grey team is chock-full of youthful energy, lava, and glacial run-off. That must mean it's time for another Light Grey Game Night! So mark your calendar for Thursday, August 27th from 6:30 - 9:30 pm! <br />
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As you might remember, we're attaching a theme to each night to help people narrow down what games they might want to bring (although you're still welcome to bring whatever you'd like!). We're home, but still haven't worked the wanderlust of traveling out of our systems, so this week's theme is Going Places!<br />
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Join us as we galavant around the world fighting untold evil in Eldritch Horror, marvel at the efficiency of the Japanese rail system in Trains: Rising Sun, or scale deadly Himalayan peaks in K2, among plenty of others! If you have a favorite boardgame, bring it! <br />
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So grab your friends, family or favorite stack of board games, and come play with us! RSVP via our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/740604466085129/"target="_blank">Facebook event</a>, and feel free to share! The more the merrier!Chris Hajnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17362825058084082318noreply@blogger.com148tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661997026562971756.post-29062429714669986482015-08-10T15:10:00.000-07:002015-08-20T11:24:15.221-07:00Podcast: 2015 Iceland Diaries : Part Three<a data-flickr-embed="true" data-header="false" data-footer="false" data-context="false" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/lightgreyartlab/20612395551/in/dateposted-public/" title="08.10.15_2015 Iceland Diaries : Part Three"><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/762/20612395551_f392d30974_z.jpg" width="640" height="374" alt="08.10.15_2015 Iceland Diaries : Part Three"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script><br />
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<b>2015 Iceland Diaries : Part Three</b><br />
Length: <i>01:37:28</i><br />
Synopsis: <i>Once again, the Light Grey Art Lab team returns to Iceland! We're hosting two, back-to-back, week-long artist residencies in southern Iceland, right at the base of the infamous Eyjafjallajökull volcano. Our two groups of amazing artists (Team Moss and Team Lichen) each spent an entire week exploring, conversing, and learning together. In the third part of a multi-part 2015 Iceland Diaries series, Jenny, Lindsay, and Chris are now left cruising the lonesome road. Each night we take a moment to reflect on the day's events, share stories, thoughts, and more. And it's not over yet! Make sure to check back for plenty more adventure!</i><br />
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<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/lindsaynohl/20250870059/in/dateposted/" title="We did it! @teenwolfdude & @jennybookler and I hiked Landmannalaugar and saw the beautiful rhyolite mountains! Here they are!! #Iceland Best hike ever!!!"><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/399/20250870059_f8aa9bcd58_z.jpg" width="640" height="640" alt="We did it! @teenwolfdude & @jennybookler and I hiked Landmannalaugar and saw the beautiful rhyolite mountains! Here they are!! #Iceland Best hike ever!!!"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script><br />
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<b>Show Notes:</b><br />
<a href="https://instagram.com/explore/tags/teammoss2015/"target="_blank">#TeamMoss2015 - Instagram</a><br />
<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamMoss2015?src=hash"target="_blank">#TeamMoss2015 - Twitter</a><br />
<a href="https://instagram.com/explore/tags/teamlichen2015/"target="_blank">#TeamLichen2015 - Instagram</a><br />
<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamLichen2015?src=hash"target="_blank">#TeamLichen2015 - Twitter</a><br />
<a href="http://lightgreyartlab.com/#/iceland-residency-program-2015/"target="_blank">2016 Iceland Residency Information and Application</a>Chris Hajnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17362825058084082318noreply@blogger.com261tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661997026562971756.post-40026165518402309632015-08-03T09:00:00.000-07:002015-08-15T15:39:33.687-07:00Podcast: 2015 Iceland Diaries : Part Two<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/lightgreyartlab/20362038439/in/dateposted-public/" title="08.03.15_2015 Iceland Diaries - Part Two"><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5708/20362038439_484b66e97a_z.jpg" width="640" height="374" alt="08.03.15_2015 Iceland Diaries - Part Two"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script><br />
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<b>2015 Iceland Diaries : Part Two</b><br />
Length: <i>00:50:20</i><br />
Synopsis: <i>Once again, the Light Grey Art Lab team returns to Iceland! We're hosting two, back-to-back, week-long artist residencies in southern Iceland, right at the base of the infamous Eyjafjallajökull volcano. Our two groups of amazing artists (Team Moss and Team Lichen) each spent an entire week exploring, conversing, and learning together. In the second of a multi-part 2015 Iceland Diaries series, both residencies are now over, and Jenny, Lindsay, and Chris take some time to reflect on the experience, with plenty of Dungeons & Dragons references thrown in for good measure. From here on out, the Light Grey team is on their own, so be sure to check back for plenty more adventure!</i><br />
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<b>Show Notes:</b><br />
<a href="https://instagram.com/explore/tags/teammoss2015/"target="_blank">#TeamMoss2015 - Instagram</a><br />
<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamMoss2015?src=hash"target="_blank">#TeamMoss2015 - Twitter</a><br />
<a href="https://instagram.com/explore/tags/teamlichen2015/"target="_blank">#TeamLichen2015 - Instagram</a><br />
<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamLichen2015?src=hash"target="_blank">#TeamLichen2015 - Twitter</a><br />
<a href="http://lightgreyartlab.com/#/iceland-residency-program-2015/"target="_blank">2016 Iceland Residency Information and Application</a><br />
Chris Hajnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17362825058084082318noreply@blogger.com257tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661997026562971756.post-15744477866909353132015-07-27T07:00:00.000-07:002015-08-14T15:52:32.815-07:00Podcast: 2015 Iceland Diaries : Part One<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/lightgreyartlab/19961487710/in/dateposted-public/" title="07.27.15_2015 Iceland Diaries : Part One"><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/390/19961487710_b1de6599de_z.jpg" width="640" height="374" alt="07.27.15_2015 Iceland Diaries : Part One"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script><br />
<b><a href="http://bit.ly/1NgKKYO"target="_blank">Download the MP3</a>, <a href="http://app.stitcher.com/browse/feed/33864/episodes"target="_blank">stream directly on Stitcher</a>, or <a href="http://bit.ly/1rcKeMX" target="_blank">subscribe via iTunes</a>!</b><br />
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<b>2015 Iceland Diaries : Part One</b><br />
Length: <i>00:34:42</i><br />
Synopsis: <i>Once again, the Light Grey Art Lab team returns to Iceland! We're hosting two, back-to-back, week-long artist residencies in southern Iceland, right at the base of the infamous Eyjafjallajökull volcano. Our two groups of amazing artists (Team Moss and Team Lichen) each spent an entire week exploring, conversing, and learning together. In the first of a multi-part 2015 Iceland Diaries series, Jenny, Lindsay, and Chris take a moment each week to reflect on the travels, discussions, logistics, memorable moments and more. This episode only covers the first few days of the adventure, so be sure to check out the next few episodes for plenty more!</i><br />
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<a data-flickr-embed="false" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrishajny/19387733043/in/dateposted-public/" title="Finding massive ice crystals in Raufarhólshellir with @lightgreyartlab. #TeamMoss2015"><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/554/19387733043_7604fcd445_z.jpg" width="640" height="640" alt="Finding massive ice crystals in Raufarhólshellir with @lightgreyartlab. #TeamMoss2015"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script><br />
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<b>Show Notes:</b><br />
<a href="https://instagram.com/explore/tags/teammoss2015/"target="_blank">#TeamMoss2015 - Instagram</a><br />
<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamMoss2015?src=hash"target="_blank">#TeamMoss2015 - Twitter</a><br />
<a href="http://lightgreyartlab.com/#/iceland-residency-program-2015/"target="_blank">2016 Iceland Residency Information and Application</a>Chris Hajnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17362825058084082318noreply@blogger.com126tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661997026562971756.post-19444892374551580932015-07-22T15:13:00.000-07:002015-07-22T15:13:38.381-07:00Light Grey Art Lab in headed to Iceland!We are currently packaging our bags, sketchbooks, and hiking boots as we embark on a creative journey through Southern Iceland. The Light Grey Team is prepping for two weeks of adventuring, artist-led workshops, and collaboration for the Light Grey Iceland Residency Program! We will be leading artists through some of the most sublime, active, and unusual landscapes on earth. They will experience glacial ice, volcanic rock, basalt columns, lush vegetation, costal animals, and microscopic lifeforms. As we explore together, we will also share our creative expertise through conversations, workshops, and on-site sketching.
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During our travels, we will be unplugged from our normal daily life. It will be a chance to make artwork, share with on another, and grow as creatives. You can follow along with our travels as we post the Light Grey Podcast, send updates from Iceland, and share photographs.
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<b><b>Big News! The application for the Light Grey Iceland Residency 2016 is now available!</b></b> If you are interested in traveling with us for next year's program, please check out all of the details and submit your <a href="http://lightgreyartlab.com/#/iceland-residency-program-2015/">application on the Light Grey website here!</a>
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We are looking for diversity in industry, location, backgrounds, and creative workshops! This year, we also have the ability to open up two scholarship opportunities for artists who may need financial assistance to make the trip possible. If you have additional questions, feel free to send us a note: hello@lightgreyartlab.com. Applications are due August 30th. Jenny Booklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02650296262685030400noreply@blogger.com181tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661997026562971756.post-26040128720594843132015-07-21T16:40:00.000-07:002015-07-21T16:40:00.666-07:00Autoptic Comic Exhibition Opening & Kick-off Party!The Autopic Feastival, France's ChiFouMi and Light Grey Art Lab are pleased to announce the joint exhibition <i><b>Nothing Will Ever Be The Same: Comics 2015</b></i> a group show featuring artwork by five internationally recognized cartoonists.
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Join us for the opening reception on Friday, August 7th from 7-10pm hosted here at Light Grey Art Lab. This event celebrates originals, books, and new projects by contemporary cartoonists Charles Burns, Aidan Koch, Antoine Marchalot, Laura Park, Helge Reumann, and a solo collection by Belgian artist Dominique Goblet.
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The exhibitions double as the kick-off party for the Autoptic Featival. Autoptic, an independent publlishing and cartooning festival, will take place August 8th and 9th in the Aria building. All of these events are free and open to the public.
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You can find out more information about the exhibition hosted at Light Grey Art Lab on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1081105791919294/">Facebook Event Page here.</a> You can also find information about <a href="http://autoptic.org/">Autoptic and ChiFouMi, the French Comic residency, here!</a> Jenny Booklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02650296262685030400noreply@blogger.com595tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661997026562971756.post-79649688582194362842015-07-20T06:00:00.000-07:002015-07-20T06:00:00.145-07:00Podcast: Ignoring the Middle<a data-flickr-embed="false" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/lightgreyartlab/19189250564/in/dateposted-public/" title="07.20.15_Ignoring the Middle"><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3807/19189250564_760eb4b078_z.jpg" width="640" height="374" alt="07.20.15_Ignoring the Middle"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script><br />
<b><a href="http://bit.ly/1SurYw8"target="_blank">Download the MP3</a>, <a href="http://app.stitcher.com/browse/feed/33864/episodes"target="_blank">stream directly on Stitcher</a>, or <a href="http://bit.ly/1rcKeMX"target="_blank">subscribe via iTunes</a>!</b><br />
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<b>Ignoring the Middle</b><br />
Length: <i>00:30:57</i><br />
Synopsis: <i>Lindsay, Jenny, and Chris are about to leave Minneapolis for Light Grey Art Lab's 2015 Iceland Residency. Naturally, that means we're struggling to deal with a bloated checklist of work that needs to be done, details that need to be planned, and deadlines that need to be met. On this week's episode, we talk about how and when you decide to commit to new plans, and the satisfaction that comes from completing them... and, most importantly, the work it takes to get from that first step to the last.</i><br />
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<b>Show Notes:</b><br />
<a href="http://lightgreyartlab.com/"target="_blank">Iceland Residency 2016</a><br />
<a href="http://lightgreyartlab.com/#/patches-stitches-1/"target="_blank">Patches + Stitches</a><br />
<a href="http://blog.lightgreyartlab.com/search/label/light%20grey%20game%20night"target="_blank">Light Grey Game Night</a>Chris Hajnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17362825058084082318noreply@blogger.com93tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661997026562971756.post-69260106645558420772015-07-15T14:02:00.001-07:002015-07-15T14:02:54.548-07:00Patches + Stitches Opening Reception and Teagan White's Artist Talk- Recap!<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/lightgreyartlab/19054870624/in/album-72157655849504711/" title="Patches + Stitches Opening Reception"><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/439/19054870624_b882cb6a94_z.jpg" width="640" height="424" alt="Patches + Stitches Opening Reception"></a>
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Artwork by <a href="http://www.courtneywirthit.com/">Courtney Wirth</a>
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Thanks to everyone who made it out last week to the opening reception and celebration of the <a href="http://shop.lightgreyartlab.com">Patches + Stitches Exhibition!</a> We kicked off the evening with an artist talk and discussion by illustrator, <a href="http://teaganwhite.com">Teagan White</a>. Teagan walked us through her practice, sources of inspiration, and how her work has developed over the years! You can find the artist talk on the <a href="http://blog.lightgreyartlab.com/2015/07/podcast-teagan-white-artist-talk.html">Light Grey Podcast here!</a>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/lightgreyartlab/19490682529/in/album-72157655849504711/" title="Patches + Stitches Opening Reception"><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/337/19490682529_e5d95c9966_z.jpg" width="640" height="424" alt="Patches + Stitches Opening Reception"></a>
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The artist talk with backed by the <a href="http://lightgreyartlab.com/2015-exhibitions/#/patches-stitches/">Patches + Stitches Exhibition</a>, which features handmade originals and limited edition woks by 70+ illustrators and designers from around the globe. These unique collections include similar materials, textiles, and fabrics, with drastically different results! Guests were able to walk through the gallery perusing the variety of techniques, hand done typography, ornate details, and delicate originals!
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Patches + Stitches will be on display at Light Grey Art Lab through July 18th! Stop by to see these great pieces and check out the entire collection on the <a href="http://shop.lightgreyartlab.com">Light Grey Shop. </a>You can also view more works from the opening reception on the <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/lightgreyartlab/sets/72157655849504711">Light Grey Flickr page here.</a> Thanks again and we hope to see you soon!
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Work by<a href="http://meghunt.com/"> Meg Hunt</a>Jenny Booklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02650296262685030400noreply@blogger.com65tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661997026562971756.post-91529558293708765222015-07-13T06:00:00.000-07:002015-07-13T15:59:05.955-07:00Podcast: Finding Each Other<a data-flickr-embed="false" data-header="true" data-footer="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/lightgreyartlab/19622040915/in/dateposted-public/" title="07.13.15_Finding Each Other"><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/545/19622040915_c1910d97eb_z.jpg" width="640" height="374" alt="07.13.15_Finding Each Other"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script><br />
<b><a href="http://bit.ly/1fzbeIm"target="_blank">Download the MP3</a>, <a href="http://app.stitcher.com/browse/feed/33864/episodes"target="_blank">stream directly on Stitcher</a>, or <a href="http://bit.ly/1rcKeMX"target="_blank">subscribe via iTunes</a>!</b><br />
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<b>Finding Each Other</b><br />
Length: <i>00:58:22</i><br />
Synopsis: <i>On this week's podcast, Lindsay, Chris, and Jenny talk about that moment you realize you've found your people. The people that, until that moment, you might not have realized even existed, but who share all the same obsessive and esoteric interests as you. When should you wear your heart on your sleeve, keep a few secrets when creating a dating profile, or reveal the number of cats you own to the world?</i><br />
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<b>Show Notes:</b><br />
<a href="http://lightgreyartlab.com/#/patches-stitches-1/"target="_blank">Patches + Stitches</a><br />
<a href="http://shop.lightgreyartlab.com/product/learn-how-to-crochet-coral-with-cleo-malone"target="_blank">Learn how to Knit Geo Prisms with Cleo Malone</a><br />
<a href="http://blog.lightgreyartlab.com/search/label/light%20grey%20game%20night"target="_blank">Light Grey Game Night</a><br />
Chris Hajnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17362825058084082318noreply@blogger.com50tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661997026562971756.post-73894095695091879862015-07-10T12:05:00.000-07:002015-07-10T12:05:26.318-07:00Artist Interview: Erin Lux<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/lightgreyartlab/19372788000/in/album-72157646113431827/" title="lux-portrait"><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/496/19372788000_85f256b717_z.jpg" width="640" height="625" alt="lux-portrait"></a>
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Meet <a href="http://erin-lux.com/">Erin Lux</a>! Erin is an Illustrator based in New York, creating work that focuses on character through shape, texture, and striking color combinations. Raised in suburban Pennsylvania, Erin moved to Baltimore after high school to study illustration at the Maryland Institute College of Art. As a recent graduate, she is getting started on her freelance career and has worked for clients such as <a href="http://www.timeout.com/newyork">Time Out New York</a> and <a href="http://erin-lux.com/blue-moon-artist-series">Blue Moon Beer</a>. Right now, Erin is currently working on zines, participating in group shows, and enjoying her new home in New York. When she isn't drawing, you could find her playing video games or checking out the occasional punk show!
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Erin is currently one of our <i><a href="http://http://lightgreyartlab.com/2015-exhibitions/#/patches-stitches/">Patches + Stitches</a></i> artists, and has worked with us before for our <i><a href="http://http://lightgreyartlab.com/exhibitions/#/stacks-exhibition/">Stacks</a></i> exhibition. Today, we are thrilled to be talking to Erin about inspiration, life post-grad, embroidery, zines, and much more! You can see more of what Erin does on her <a href="http://erin-lux.com/">website</a> or <a href="http://erin-lux.tumblr.com/">blog</a>!
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<b>What does your workspace look like?</b>
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<i>My workspace is a mess right now. I have a tiny desk and set of draws in a corner of our living room that's constantly surrounded by clutter. I keep saying I'll make my space clean and pretty, but I already made a spot like that in my bedroom, and I never want to work there. (See photo for comparison.)
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<b>What are your favorite materials?</b>
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<i>I work mostly digitally, but I love experimenting with different traditional materials when I have a chance! Lately I've been doing more work with sumi ink for black and white projects, like zines, but I want to figure out a way to mix it with my digital work too.
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<b>I see that your work focuses a lot on simplicity and shape. Who are some of your favorite artists to look at for inspiration?</b>
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<i>I look at lots of contemporary illustrators for inspiration- too many to list. I think I'm most inspired by my peers! I'm lucky to keep in contact with a handful of classmates from MICA, and seeing their work always gives me new ideas.
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Besides illustration though, I look at caricature artists when I feel like my work is getting stale. From the ages of 15-22, I spent every summer working as a caricature artist at a theme park and learned so much by looking at other artists. Some of my favorites are <a href="http://www.beastheads.blogspot.com/">the Beasthead's</a>, <a href="http://aaronphilby.blogspot.com/">Aaron Philby</a>, <a href="http://tomotabata.blogspot.com/">Tomo Tabata</a>, and <a href="http://mrurzua.blogspot.com/">Andy Uruza</a>.</i>
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<b>Tell us about your process. What are things that get you excited to create?</b>
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<i>A big chunk of my motivation comes from the desire to share my work with others. I get excited when I'm making work that I think will connect or resonate with people. I've learned that if there's anything I've been feeling or any kind of imagery that moves me, chances are I'm not the only one. So for my process, I usually start out with a collection of images that I have up on my computer while I sketch. I gather color references, mood references, pose references, anything that I want to go come through in the final piece. I usually thumbnail in my sketchbook, but it's Photoshop from there on out.</i>
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<b>You made a lovely zine for our Stacks exhibition. What appeals to you about making zines?</b>
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<i>Zines are great because whenever I have a really silly or self-indulgent idea, I can make it into a zine, and since the ones I make fall on the quick and dirty side, I can have fun with it rather than laboring over the drawing part too much. I'm sure it doesn't apply to everyone, but for me, zines aren't supposed to be masterpieces, so it frees me up to just have fun and not worry too much about the end result, which is really satisfying!
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<i>Embroidery feels so different from everything else I do! I almost had to treat it like a screenprint, separating my reference image into color layers and working from there. I drew it all out like a paint by numbers, traced it onto the fabric, and then filled everything in, piece by piece. I like that most of the thinking happens at the beginning, and once that part's finished I can go on autopilot, it's very relaxing.
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<i>I'm a huge fan of classic jprgs, and I get a little emotional looking at the graphics from that era (I think I've shed a tear or two over Hiro Isono's Secret of Mana illustrations), they're so beautiful and have so much nostalgia wrapped up in them! The artists really hit a sweet spot with SNES graphics, when 3d was starting to become a thing, but games hadn't all transitioned to it yet. I've had an idea floating around for a while to dig through some of these old games to find "landscapes" that I could recreate. Embroidery ended up being the perfect opportunity for it since the limitations of embroidery are a cool parallel to those of pixel art!</i>
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<i>It's something people say a lot, but "make what you love" has been crucial for me! Every once in a while I'll catch myself falling into doing the kind of work that I think I should be making, vs what I really want to make. When that happens I have to stop and reset myself, figure out what I want to draw more than anything and do that. Because it's true! The weird things you draw that you think no one else could ever find funny (but that you think are hilarious), usually end up being your most important work! <br /><br />
A funny thing to prove this, my zine, "The Real Hot Dads" came about when I was working my theme park job and noticed I was seeing more attractive dads than usual. I started doing quick little sketches whenever I saw one, hiding behind my easel with a folded up scrap of paper. I even went as far as to buy sunglasses so I could stare without being noticed. My coworkers and I thought it was hilarious, and I loved putting the zine together, but I never thought anything would come from it. <br /><br />Fast forward, (and stick with me here) the finished zine ends up mentioned on a comics blog, which is seen by a professor from a local college, who then goes to my tumblr, finds my etsy shop and orders something from me. In the email, she mentions some alt-comic artists we're both into, and from there invites me to a talk she's running, featuring one of those artists. And then in a final bit of irony, the artist's talk ended with her emphasizing the importance of doing what you love verses what you think you should do. Afterwards, we all went to dinner- the professors, the artist, and I, and I realized all the cool things that had happened that day were because I liked drawing hot dads.</i>
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<i>I'm lucky enough to live in New York right now, and even though I miss being surrounded by illustrators 24/7, I've been able to go to lots of creative events and meet other art people. It was great to go to MoCCA this year and be able to hang out with artists afterwards! I also live with another illustrator from MICA, and it's been great to have a built in support system for that type of thing.
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Are there any exciting projects on the horizon for you right now? What would be a “dream project” for you?</b>
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<i>Right now I'm finishing up a bunch of projects, so I'm excited to have the time to do some personal work! I'm working towards doing more editorial work, but I'd really love to collaborate with a writer on a comic someday. I love drawing comics and designing characters, but I'm still learning the writing part, it would be a dream to find someone with the opposite problem!</i>
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Thank you Erin! You can see Erin's piece, <i>The Mana Tree</i>, for Patches + Stitches up at the gallery, or on our <a href="http://shop.lightgreyartlab.com/product/the-mana-tree-by-erin-lux">online shop</a>! You can also follow Erin and her artistic endeavors on her <a href="http://erin-lux.tumblr.com/">Tumblr</a>, <a href="https://www.behance.net/erinlux">Behance</a>, or <a href="https://twitter.com/erinluxx">Twitter</a>! Jenny Booklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02650296262685030400noreply@blogger.com59tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661997026562971756.post-32189568199835067152015-07-06T06:00:00.000-07:002015-07-06T06:00:00.844-07:00Podcast: Teagan White Artist Talk<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/lightgreyartlab/19446340731" title="07.06.15_Teagan White Artist Talk by Light Grey Art Lab, on Flickr"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/324/19446340731_7ee34d6248_z.jpg" width="640" height="374" alt="07.06.15_Teagan White Artist Talk"></a><br />
<b><a href="http://bit.ly/1HFziVY"target="_blank">Download the MP3</a>, <a href="http://app.stitcher.com/browse/feed/33864/episodes"target="_blank">stream directly on Stitcher</a>, or <a href="http://bit.ly/1rcKeMX"target="_blank">subscribe via iTunes</a>!</b><br />
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<b>Teagan White Artist Talk</b><br />
Length: <i>00:44:41</i><br />
Synopsis: <i>This week's podcast features Teagan White's artist lecture, which took place at Light Grey Art Lab this past Friday, prior to the Patches + Stitches Opening Reception. Teagan is a freelance illustrator, who does commercial work, children's books, and gallery work, with clients ranging from Penguin Random House, Nike, and Wired Magazine. Teagan's work gravitates to nature-inspired imagery, and she talks about her connection to the natural world, how she gathers inspiration, and how she balances her client work with personal exploration.</i><br />
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<b>Show Notes:</b> <br />
Teagan White: <a href="http://www.teaganwhite.com/"target="_blank">Website</a> - <a href="http://teaganwhite.tumblr.com/"target="_blank">Tumblr</a> - <a href="https://twitter.com/teaganwhite"target="_blank">Twitter</a><br />
Patches + Stitches: <a href="http://lightgreyartlab.com/#/patches-stitches-1/"target="_blank">Online Gallery</a> - <a href="http://shop.lightgreyartlab.com/"target="_blank">Shop</a><br />
<a href="http://blog.lightgreyartlab.com/search/label/light%20grey%20game%20night"target="_blank">Light Grey Game Night</a>Chris Hajnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17362825058084082318noreply@blogger.com66tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661997026562971756.post-43178941468710610222015-07-02T15:22:00.002-07:002015-07-02T15:22:48.492-07:00Light Grey Game Night: Subterfuge<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/lightgreyartlab/18741021464" title="Light Grey Game Night: Subterfuge by Light Grey Art Lab, on Flickr"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/556/18741021464_777c8a9747_z.jpg" width="640" height="374" alt="Light Grey Game Night: Subterfuge"></a><br />
Don't look nervous, just play it cool. Cool as a cucumber... It's you against them, and so far you've been doing an okay job maintaining your "innocence". You've just got to stick to your story, make solid eye contact, and keep your lies straight. A couple more rounds and you'll be home free. Wait, someone's asking you a pointed question. Think of something! <br />
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Crap! Nothing! Quick, flip the table and run! This panic-induced escape must mean it's time for another Light Grey Game Night! So mark your calendar for Thursday, July 9th from 6:30 - 9:30 pm! <br />
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As you might remember, we're attaching a theme to each night to help people narrow down what games they might want to bring (although you're still welcome to bring whatever you'd like!). This week's theme is subterfuge!<br />
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Join us as as we sneak through a high-security compound, hiding just out of sight in Specter Ops, struggle to keep the spy clueless in Spyfall, and lie through your teeth to sneak a bag full of crossbows past the law in Sheriff of Nottingham, among plenty of others! If you have a favorite boardgame, bring it! <br />
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So grab your friends, family or favorite stack of board games, and come play with us! RSVP via our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/436497763142160/"target="_blank">Facebook event</a>, and feel free to share! The more the merrier!Chris Hajnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17362825058084082318noreply@blogger.com50tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661997026562971756.post-50801930270633222212015-06-29T06:00:00.000-07:002015-06-29T06:00:00.095-07:00Podcast: Tough Grannies<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/lightgreyartlab/19216616566" title="06.29.15 - Tough Grannies by Light Grey Art Lab, on Flickr"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/514/19216616566_8fcd08e667_z.jpg" width="640" height="374" alt="06.29.15 - Tough Grannies"></a><br />
<b><a href="http://bit.ly/1TY86oM"target="_blank">Download the MP3</a>, <a href="http://app.stitcher.com/browse/feed/33864/episodes"target="_blank">stream directly on Stitcher</a>, or <a href="http://bit.ly/1rcKeMX"target="_blank">subscribe via iTunes</a>!</b><br />
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<b>Tough Grannies</b><br />
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Synopsis: <i>Patches + Stitches opens this week, and the juxtaposition between gritty themes and traditional craft techniques has Lindsay, Chris and Jenny asking just what it takes to be a tough granny. We discuss our grandma/grandpa personas, the divide between art and craft, and what it takes to transition between the two.</i><br />
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<b>Show Notes:</b> <br />
<a href="http://shop.lightgreyartlab.com/product/exploration-inspiration-a-2-5-day-workshop-with-teagan-white"target="_blank">Exploration & Inspiration: A Workshop With Teagan White</a><br />
<a href="http://lightgreyartlab.com/#/patches-stitches/"target="_blank">Patches + Stitches</a><br />
<a href="http://blog.lightgreyartlab.com/search/label/light%20grey%20game%20night"target="_blank">Light Grey Game Night</a>Chris Hajnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17362825058084082318noreply@blogger.com42tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661997026562971756.post-68957541498467187042015-06-26T16:38:00.000-07:002015-06-28T13:39:11.740-07:00Podcast: In the Desert<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/lightgreyartlab/19054877929" title="06.22.15 - In The Desert by Light Grey Art Lab, on Flickr"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/445/19054877929_22ae3a2b65_z.jpg" width="640" height="374" alt="06.22.15 - In The Desert"></a><br />
<b><a href="http://bit.ly/1Kj1DQX"target="_blank">Download the MP3</a>, <a href="http://app.stitcher.com/browse/feed/33864/episodes"target="_blank">stream directly on Stitcher</a>, or <a href="http://bit.ly/1rcKeMX"target="_blank">subscribe via iTunes</a>!</b><br />
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<b>In the Desert</b><br />
Length: <i>00:39:00</i><br />
Synopsis: <i>We're back from Light Grey Art Camp, an artist retreat to Bryce Canyon and Zion, Utah! After a fun-filled week of hiking, drawing, adventure, and slowly drying out in the arid desert heat, Lindsay, Jenny, and Chris reflect on our experiences of traveling with a group of artists, seeing the night sky in perfect clarity, and the joys of pushing past your comfort zone.</i><br />
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<b>Show Notes:</b> <br />
<a href="http://shop.lightgreyartlab.com/product/exploration-inspiration-a-2-5-day-workshop-with-teagan-white"target="_blank">Exploration & Inspiration: A Workshop With Teagan White</a><br />
<a href="http://lightgreyartlab.com/#/patches-stitches/"target="_blank">Patches + Stitches</a><br />
<a href="http://blog.lightgreyartlab.com/search/label/light%20grey%20game%20night"target="_blank">Light Grey Game Night</a>Chris Hajnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17362825058084082318noreply@blogger.com64tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661997026562971756.post-29274893136774745052015-06-26T14:24:00.000-07:002015-06-26T14:24:28.672-07:00Patches + Stitches Opening Next Friday<b>Patches + Stitches</b> will be opening this coming <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/980406615325045/"><b>Friday, July 3rd</b></a>! We will start off the show with an artist lecture by Teagan White from 7-8pm, followed by the opening reception of Patches + Stitches which will go until 10pm!
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Preview by <a href="teaganwhite.com">Teagan White</a>
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We are absolutely excited to be presenting this two-part exhibition that celebrates the tactile nature of textiles- craft, decadence, patterns, and personal identity! The show will be featuring artwork by 70+ international illustrators, designers, screen printers, and creatives! Works include original and limited edition patches, buttons, needlework, appliqués, and much much more!
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Preview by <a href="ashleyyazdani.com">Ashley Yazdani</a>
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Be sure to come by Friday night to check out the show and meet some of the amazing participating artists!
More details can be found on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/980406615325045/">Facebook event page</a>.Jenny Booklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02650296262685030400noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661997026562971756.post-23707189162139827022015-06-25T17:00:00.000-07:002015-06-25T21:05:30.320-07:00Artist Interview: Yinfan Huang
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Meet<a href="http://www.yinfanhuang.com/"> Yinfan Huang</a>. Yinfan is a freelance illustrator based in New York, creating whimsical and playful work influenced by world travel and folk art. She grew up in a city called Guangzhou in Southern China, and briefly studied animation and printmaking in Chinese college before she came to the US to pursue her BFA in illustration at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. She has worked for clients such as 3M, Anorak Magazine, Children's Theater Company, and more.
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We're excited to chat with Yinfan about her inspirations, travels, ongoing projects, and more! We have had the pleasure of working with Yinfan for the Smart exhibition, Anymistics, and presently Patches + Stitches. We'll talk about her interest in textiles and soft sculpture, and details about her piece for the Stitches side of the Patches + Stitches show. You can see more of Yinfan's work on <a href="http://www.yinfanhuang.com/">her website</a> as well!
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<b>Tell us about your workspace! How does your environment affect your creativity?
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<i> Because I work traditionally, having a quiet workspace with lots of light is important for my practice. Right now my workspace is in the living room and bedroom of my apartment. It is perfect for my current situation, but I would love to have a separate studio someday.
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<b>Your work focuses heavily on playful colors and textures. What is your approach to using materials to accomplish this?
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<i>I have a deep appreciation for everything handmade, so I want to keep the tactile quality in my work. Colored pencil has a soft feeling to me and I like to use it for illustration. I also use materials like wool, felt, and clay for my 3D work- they just feel natural for me to work with. Even for my digital work I tried to keep the handmade touch. I like bright and playful colors, which make me feel happy, and I hope my work makes people happy as well.</i>
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<b>There is a sense of happiness and innocence in your creations. How do you get inspired and stay motivated to make your work?
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<i>I get inspired a lot by the places I live in. Walking in the city and taking the subway provide me with endless inspiration. Although I have spent most of my life living in big cities, the early years of my childhood living in a small town has played a big role in my life. I still connect deeply with nature and animals, I think that’s why my work has an innocent feeling to it.
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<b>Moving from China, to Minneapolis, and now living in New York, has moving around influenced your work in any way?
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<i>Definitely! like I said before, I am influenced largely by the environment I live in. Moving to the US has broadened my horizons and made me grow as a person and an artist. Minneapolis is a beautiful city with great nature and nice people, which gave me so much freedom to play with my work. However, it got to a point where I needed to have more energy and a bigger art community around me, so I decided to move to New York. Living in New York has given me so much inspiration and my work has improved a lot because of that. I often have ideas when I was traveling, either on plane or train. I would like to travel more in the future, but moving is always a huge pain!
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<b>Now that you are located in New York, have you had any opportunities to collaborate with other creative people who live there?
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<i>I recently collaborated with my friend Xinyun Huang for my on-going creative project pomegrandate Boy. We took the life-size plush toy I made to different places in NYC and took pictures of him. We’ve made postcards out of these photos and we’ll sell them at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1424710454491433/">Renegade Craft Fair</a> on June 27th which I’m excited to participate in- it will be my first craft fair in New York!</i>
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<i>Maria Kalman is one of my favorite illustrators I discovered when I first moved to the US. Her work is so innocent yet sophisticated with poetic text, which has inspired me a lot. I also like the art of Kiki Smith, Marc Chagall, Japanese textile designer Katsuji Wakisaka, Swedish graphic designer Olle Eksell,Marc Boutavant, Japanese designer Yoshie Watanabe. Just to name a few!
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Anorak Magazine, "Happy Wishes"
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<i>The UK children’s magazine <a href="http://www.anorakmagazine.com/">Anorak</a> recently asked me to do a two-page activity illustration for their Cats & Dogs issue. The illustration I did is called “Happy Wishes”, which was inspired by one of my personal illustrations called “ List of Happiness”. The art director gave me the freedom to design the whole double-page spread. I drew some happy scenes on the left side of the page, and put some empty boxes on the right hand side for kids to fill in with their own wishes. It was such a fun project to work on!
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<b>You work a lot with textile and soft sculpture. How does this kind of work relate to your illustration work?
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<i>I started making clay sculptures and plush toys when I was studying animation in China and we had to make puppets for a stop-motion animation. Years later, I first made a 3D piece for one of my illustration assignments in MCAD, which made me realize I could incorporate 3D materials into my illustration to make it look more interesting. I think my 2D illustration and 3D work inspire each other which creates a nice balance for me. I’m so glad I have something else to work with besides drawing on paper or on the computer, that way I will never get tired of doing illustration!</i>
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<b>Patches and Stitches is a show that will celebrate the beauty and breadth of textiles. Could you indulge us a bit about your piece for the Stitches side of the show?</b>
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<i>Seoul Memories is a hand-embroidered piece I created based on a sketch from when I was traveling Seoul, South Korea in 2011. I remember I was sitting in a coffee shop near Ewha Woman's University and I drew a quick colored-pencil sketch of the view by the window. It was one of the best trips of my life and I think that drawing captured my impression very well. So I decided to transform my memories into a tangible format as embroidery. It was a challenge for me because this is my first time doing a fully illustrated embroidery, and I tried different stitching technique in this piece. It took me forever to finish but I am very happy now that it is complete.</i>
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Thanks Yinfan! You can see Yinfan's piece, Seoul Memories, at the upcoming <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/980406615325045/">Patches + Stitches exhibition</a>, which will be happening July 3rd at 7PM at Light Grey Art Lab! You can also check out Yinfan's <a href="http://www.yinfanhuang.com/">website</a> or <a href="http://yinfanhuang.tumblr.com/">blog</a> to see more of what she is up to!Jenny Booklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02650296262685030400noreply@blogger.com79