Global Dye Works

On my way out of Philadelphia yesterday, I stopped at Global Dye Works, not having a clue what to expect. I was pretty much overwhelmed by all the installations and the factory itself. I took a ton of pictures without paying much attention to small details...like the names of the artists. Below is the information about the space and the participating artists. It is worth taking the trip to see this show and of course saving time to see Paul Behnke and Tremain Smith's show at the Rosenfeld Gallery. I will post those photos later on this week.

Information for Catagenesis
From September 9 – October 21, 2012 fifteen artists will transform the ground floor (and the roof) of Globe Dye Works into “Catagenesis”, an exhibition of site specific installations and multi-media artworks sponsored by Philadelphia Sculptors. Artists from Canada, Israel and the U. S., including Globe resident artist Joe Leroux, will repurpose discarded Globe equipment and industrial detritus as they unveil their responses to the building and its complex history as a dye manufacturing facility. A video featuring the history of Globe and its current revival will be on view.

4500 WORTH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA Hours: Saturday and Sunday, noon – 5:00 pm Public Closing Reception
Sunday, October 21, 2012:– 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
More information can be found  here

Nivi Alroy
Gandalf Gavan 
Carolyn Healy and John Phillips
Scott Pellnat
Reece Terris
Juried Artists
Christine Altman
Pam Bowman
Joseph Leroux
Elizabeth Mackie
Ryan Mandell
David Meyer
Michael Morgan
David Page
Jacqueline Weaver and Timothy McMurray
Damian Yanessa


Unfortunately, I didn't photograph everyone's work although I hope to get back, meanwhile I am happy to add images of the other artist's work and everyone's info:please email me @lpart@earthlink.net 

A great show by all! 

This is David Meyer's work from floor to wall at various times during the day.

Jacqueline Weaver and Timothy McMurray

Elizabeth Mackie

Joseph Leroux

Damian Yanessa

Christine Altman

Artist #7

David Page

Carolyn Healy and John Phillips

Some photos I took of the space

More New Work

The Deep 3 10 x10 encaustic

The Deep 4 12 x 12 encaustic

The Deep 5 10 x10 encaustic

The Deep 6 10 x 10 encaustic

The Deep 7 10 x 10 encaustic

The Other Side  12 x 12 oil

The Other Side 2 12 x 12 encaustic

Only Day Two from Castle Hill Workshop

student palette

It is only day two from my workshop in Truro and between the sunsets and the energy in the workshop things are started to happen.

Balancing Act

Are you listening? 10"x 8"  oil on board 2012

It has always been a balancing act trying to work, paint, have a family and the rest but lately it has felt extra hard and frustrating. I have been out of the studio so much that I had an anxiety attack the other day. It was one those, I think I will stay in bed and sleep days. But  I told myself what I would tell a friend or a student: "Just get in there, shut the inner voices off and work".  I actually listened.  I took my coffee down to the studio and  decided  to "take stock" and  really look at everything hanging around, which totals to about 25 pieces in various stages. I found a few works that were waiting for me to name  and photograph. These three little paintings are from a group of 8  that are almost done and there are 6 24 x 24's  that are up and ready to be finished. Now I just have to get back in there.

The Pit  10"x 8" oil on board 2012

The Mirror 10" x 8"  oil on board 2012