The Art of Participation.

"Willow Rosenberg" 2004. Cross-stitch. 7" X 8."
Subtitle: I love you, but this is something I just have to do.

The greatest thing about doing an Artists Residency is all the other artists you come into contact with. Stacia Yeapanis , a mixed-media artist from Chicago, lived in my house while at the Vermont Studio Center, but we really connected over episodes of Freaks and Geeks in the Red Mill lounge. Stacia was incapacitated due to a tragic water accident that nearly wiped out her laptop, and I was temporarily out of commission due to a bad case of the 48 hour flu. 

And thus our TV watching love affair began.

"Fox Mulder" 2006. Cross-stitch. 10" X 14." Subtitle: We all have our faith.

Stacia is a mixed media artist who uses everything from TV watching to gaming and crafting as a way to explore the “psychological significance of entertainment practices”.

“Some of the most meaningful experiences in life are durational: parenting, romantic love, friendship, careers. The actual moments in which we become aware of their significance are few and far between.

From within the subcultures of gaming, crafting, and fandom, the engagement of the participants is often described in terms of addiction/obsession and religion. Participants are devotees, as well as addicts. But neither of these extremes is abnormal, Rather it is evidence of man's constant search for meaning.”

Four years later, not only am I am happy to say that we are still friends, but Stacia is one of the fantastic artists that we are proud to have on the Baang and Burne roster. Her 6x6 exhibition with Readymade777 opens in a few hours!

Not to be missed! 

Please Stand By
September 29 - October 5, 2011

Opening Reception: Thursday September 29th from 6-8 PM.

Baang and Burne Contemporary Art
547 W 27th Street suite 309 (3rd floor)
Btwn 10th & 11th Ave.
New York City

BIG Love,

-Kesha★


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