Claiborne Colombo is an artist, Creative and Design Director based on Lopez Island, WA.NOTES
Making art and designing things where the land meets the sea. A digital journal and visual record of Claiborne’s art, life, design, and inspiration among all other things…
pop and lock it.
well – first pop-up complete. summit arts showcase in oakley, ut. was fun and knocked down the barrier of trying something new. i have never done a pop-up show and i was pleasantly surprised. setup went well - peg boards and metal binder clips make it easy. throw in a fancy table cloth, plants, some artwork and call it good. over 500 people perused the barn over the weekend so that is a lot of eyes on my work. i'll take it.
it was longer hour days but luckily i was able to setup shop and work while i was there. considering i am living in a basement and space is limited, having a large work table allowed me to get a lot done. i finished 1 large piece and 4 smaller ones.
if anything, this show was a great setup for my next one at root’d. i definitely want to frame some pieces so people can see what it looks like finished. paper is funny like that. when you are accustomed to working on it you want it to be finished when you are done working on it. but it isn’t. it isn’t finished until it is framed and ready to be on a wall somewhere. canvas lends itself to be hangable right away. paper takes more. you have to add additional cost to get it hang-ready and that is a lot to ask people to imagine and invest in… i guess.
tbd, but that is my theory as it stands.
I ♥ Monster
Last night at the Kimball Art Center the Park City creative community came together to make and love on some art. There were over 40 artist and over 78 pieces created that then went up for sale in a span of 3 hours. There were over 250 people flowing in and out and so much energy reverberating off the walls.
The Monster Drawing Rally high is incredible. I was an organizer, creative and participant. I am so thankful for PCSC Arts & Kimball Art Center coming together in a beautiful partnership bonded by a drive to connect the community through art. I met local artist and interacted with people who appreciated my work. My favorite comment was from the "OH SHIT" lady. She leaned in from across the table to see me making tiny dashes and just said "oh, shit!".
Good vibes, even better people.
Vermont, Here I Come*
Painting Studio, Vermont Studio Center
*Revised: Now participating in BAiR at the Banff Centre (Read More)
Just found out today that I was accepted into the Artist in Residence program at Vermont Studio Center. I am beyond excited as it falls during a time of major life transition. I will be out in Johnson, VT in October. It'll be 4 full weeks of art. I haven't been able to do something like this since undergrad. I can't wait to go with the transformation that comes with that level of focus.
Vermont, I already heart you.
UNICEF NextGen Art Party
Over $115,000 was raised last night at UNICEF's Next Generation Art Party. It was so amazing to sneak out to LA for the weekend and be apart of such a good cause. Excited my work sold and went to a new home. It was so fun to watch everyone walk around and be engaged with all the art. So grateful to be included in the group of showing artist. Nothing makes me happier when art can help make a difference. All smiles on this end.
THE PARTICIPANTS: A GROUP SHOW
Photos by Gian Colombo & Brandon Viney
The Prequel Artist Program had a group show opening for The Participants this past Saturday Nov. 5 at the Littman Gallery in Portland Oregon. This marks the culmination of the 7-month program.
Artist on display: Katie Yancey, Lou Watson, Sam Cohen, Mary Campbell, Francesca Lohmann, Flynn Casey, Garima Thakur, and of course, Claiborne Colombo (me!).
It was a great turnout filled with curious minds and really supportive words. Celebrations were in order and it felt great to get all of our work in front of a new audience. Looking forward to what is yet to come.
A lot of people were asking if the work will be for sale. The answer is YES BUT not immediately. Please email if you're interested in a piece and I will update you once the shop is up and running.
THANK YOU FOR ALL SUPPORT AND...
