Saturday, October 24, 2009
Friday, August 7, 2009
"The Tourist Trap" debuts tonight!
I am heading over to the gallery soon, and can't wait to see what I find. I left it last night at about 11pm, with 2 rooms freshly painted and awaiting the arrival of the creative collaborative Three Headed. Glass and performance artists Charlotte Potter, Kim Harty, and Rika Hawes have been in Jackson all week exploring it as their alter-egos, and as tourists with an insiders perspective. I have seen hints of what's to come...lots of electronic equipment, glass shards that seem to be hotpots frozen in time, a mirrored-glass dodo bird, wigs, beards and moustaches, a top hat, and lots of frozen smiles.
I called Charlotte last night at 11...the show opens tonight, the walls were still bare.
C-Hey Lyns...don't be worried. This is how we work. All-nighters like art school.
L-Oh, I am not worried at all. Me 2 years ago, yes, I might have been a bit freaked out by the blank walls 24hours before a show. But I trust you as artists and I am so glad it's not me pulling the all-nighter!
It's a good thing that Rip van Char has been studying the effects of sleep deprivation!
Hope to see you all tonight!
Friday, May 29, 2009
Sam Dowd's Robots on Video
LMC - Sam Dowd Robots from another being creative on Vimeo.
TonyBirkholz, Another Being Creative, created a great photo/video of the evolution of Sam Dowd's ceramic robot installation. I have heard that outside of our little microcosm called Jackson, robots are super hot and hip. From WallE to The Terminator, robots are everywhere. Ah, robots...icons of the future. Streamlined, slick, making our lives oh-so-much-easier. But then, they inevitably spin out of control, become masters of their own electronic minds and begin to take over the world and do-away with their original life-givers, us humans. It's a familiar story over and over again. Sam's robots are different. They feel as though they have been excavated from an Egyptian tomb. They must be manipulated by a human to do anything. And what they are doing are actually useless, mundane jobs. They are a bit sneaky, not quite sure if I trust them in the gallery at night. I keep expecting to walk in and find one off in some mysterious corner on it's own.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Friday, May 15, 2009
It's Friday...Meet Sam and the Robots
Who is Sam and what's up with the robots? After work today, grab some wine/ale/coffee, walk a couple of blocks to the gallery from 5-7pm and find out. Since our First Friday opening two weeks ago, the robot world installed in the Make-Out Room has definitely changed and evolved. Come on people...come visit us when it is not First Friday. Where else in Jackson can you meet an amazing artist like Sam Dowd, talk about robots and art, and enjoy creative company? And we either have KHOL rocking in the background, or sometimes a few of our musically inclined friends will stop by for an impromptu music jam. LMC is really even more enjoyable when it is NOT First Friday. You can get up close & personal with the art. You can get me talking about the art, which I don't usually get to do at FF and I really love it, so take advantage of the opportunity.
So Art It Forward...grab a friend, come see the robots, go to the Riot Act or Dancer's Workshop performance, check out the local jewelry at Muse Gallery (I had a special preview last night...gorgeous work!! I LOVE Arcy and Sue!), and then end the evening with dessert and a drink at Trio. Just a thought for your Friday.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
If I Was in NYC Today...
I would definitely go to the Park Avenue Armory to experience the new epic installation by Brazilian artist Ernesto Neto. It was the adjectives used in the NYTimes review by Randy Kennedy that first caught my attention: "curvaceous, diaphanous, voluptuous, lissome. Or, of course, fleshy, glandular, uvular, uterine." I never get an opportunity to even think of those adjectives, let alone experience them through art. I love art that you can really enter and be a part of, both metaphorically and physically, and it looks like this is one of those pieces. One of the coolest things about it...those big, drippy stalagtite things are filled with spices so the whole place smells like curry! I want to run out and get some giant bags of spices for the gallery now.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
First Friday's in SoBo...thanks to all
First Friday's happen because of your participation and support. Thank you to all the Jackson art-lovers who flocked to the hip SoBo/Bro (it's still up for discussion) neighborhood to celebrate art. I couldn't get out of the gallery myself to check out the eastside happenings, but I heard that the Art Associations's soup party and the Teton ArtLab were rocking with all sorts of creative people. I must send a couple of gigantic thanks out to a few of my favorite people who volunteered their time and talents to contribute to the LMC First Friday. Mr. Whipple...you lift me up high with my feet still dancing on the ground!!! Megan and Jesse...pouring tasty libations to the many thirsty souls. And those anonymous folks who brought beer and wine...so many thanks to you! Tony, your camera is essential! Cat Caldwell, for getting kids and adults to pARTicipate and create!
Robots This Way
May 1 was the start of our first-ever evolving robot installation. The painTORS are rolling a lovely shade of rust onto the wall.
The construcTORS are doing their part to tear and rip down the wall.
And the cutest of them all, those bug-eyed, charming vacuTORS, are ready and waiting to be called into action.
Follow the process of the robots this month here on our blog. Better yet, grab a cup of coffee at Betty Rock and come check them out in person. Sam Dowd, sculptor and robot manipulator, will be in the gallery every Wednesday from 3-5 and Friday's 5-7pm. Come chat about robots, the challenges of experimental installations, and listen to our community radio station KHOL...it's almost always on.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
New Favorite Song- 2020 by The Herd
This is from one my favorite sites, BoingBoing. As they point out, its hard not to find yourself dancing by the end of this song, and good, timely, important message in the lyrics and video itself. We all need to start dancing and thinking more! Also, be sure to check out Creative Commons.org.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Missed the HeeB First Friday?
In case you missed it, Another Being Creative put this video together about our last First Friday. It was a great evening with over 200 people coming out to show their support. Adam from HeeB Magazine said that it was one of the best openings ever of their traveling HeeB Hundred show, and they open in NYC, Dallas, SF, etc. Go Jackson...way to show those city-folk that we know how to support the arts and throw a good party!
Don't miss our next event...local creatives (bring your checkbook for affordable art), Art It Forward basket, music, and a few surprises!
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Planet JH: Best Contemporary Art Gallery is Lyndsay McCandless Contemporary
For the first time in Jackson Hole, the Best of results are in. This online voting poll marked the best known secrets (or not so secrets) in the valley. The Planet Jackson Hole put together various categories and allowed readers to vote for their favorites. Topping the charts as the Best Contemporary Art Gallery in Jackson was Lyndsay McCandless Contemporary. LMC was just one of the many winners of this "by the people" poll. The categories ranged from the serious to the silly hitting every topic in between.
In honor of this all important Best Of poll, the Planet Jackson Hole put on a celebratory event at 43 North on Tuesday evening. The party had complimentary food and OB-1 (voted best beer) and people of all ages from all walks of life in the valley were in attendance. It's not very often that you find an orthopedic surgeon and the wait staff from Bubba's in the same room, (at least when the workman's special isn't involved.) As I looked around the room, I saw a lot of familiar faces. I thought to myself, "How lucky am I to live in a place where I recognize so many people?" It is a rarity in the world outside of Jackson, and one we often take for granted. The community center is tight here in Jackson and thank you to the Planet for reminding us all of that.
-NTB
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Bacon: It's Back Where it Belongs
Typical HeeB magazine...they are the ones to lead me to this video about bacon. I have to admit that I have recently been on a bacon kick, but luckily I am staying ahead of the trendy(according to this video) and only having it for breakfast. I have to put part of the blame for this recent addiction on Jackson Whole Grocer because they have the most amazing hormone/antibiotic-free almost-not-greasy bacon ever. The other part of the blame goes to the yummy, disgusting and intruiging bacon article in the NYTimes a month ago. And then maybe it all started way back in September at Erin & Matt's wedding with the "crack" bacon at the bar...bacon oven-roasted for hours in some secret-Oda-recipe that includes maple syrup, brown sugar and cayenne pepper. Mmmmm, bacon.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
HEEB 100 Comes to Jackson
Three days before First Friday and the gallery looks like an art-bomb went off. This always happens...then miraculously (actually through a lot of hard work by Natalie, Tony and myself) it all falls into place Friday at 4:59pm. I love hanging the shows because it is like a giant Sudoku puzzle...ultimately there is one right answer, but many different ways to get there.
March's First Friday is all about Jewish artists and creatives. Our Annex will feature a variety of works by local Jewish artists: EJ Hirschfield, Max Hirshfield, Ralph Mossman, Jamie Dakis, David Gottfried, Anika Youcha, Steven Glass, Shannon Troxler, Laurie Thal, Lia Kass, Gal Bar-or, Morris Weintraub, and Jesse Brown.
The main room is host to photographs and essays from HeeB magazine's 2009 Top 100. Simply put, these are 100 Jewish people you should know about. They are the creatives, intellectuals, fashionistas, foodies and musicians who are influencing today's modern culture. The photos are striking and telling of intriguing stories. I found them all to be very inspiring.
HeeB is a Jewish magazine based out of Brooklyn, NY, aimed at young intellectual Jews. The name of the magazine is a variation of the anti-Semitic ethnic slur 'hebe'. However, in this case, the word "heeb" seeks to function as empowerment for the Jewish community, thus eliminating the hatred associated with the word. The magazine is certainly anti-establishment and left-wing, and frequently criticizes mainstream American Jewish culture. It has been strange for me to be a non-Jew throwing the word "HeeB" out there on a regular basis, as it is not a word that is typically on my radar screen at all. It makes me uncomfortable, which is part of the point. I was talking about that with a Jewish friend, and she jokingly (although not really) said "Yeah, we can make fun of ourselves but don't you!" Oh, I would never try to go there.
I am sure that this show will spark many interesting comments and conversations. Let me know what you think. Hope to see you this Friday.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Teton Art Lab prints Obama
Here is another video from last week's First Friday event. This one was shot in the Lab-room. Show's you again just how much was happening and all the creative energy being generated that night. And they picked my favorite band!
LMC Obama Print Session from Tristan Greszko on Vimeo.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
In Case You Missed February First Friday...
Thanks Tony! Another Being Creative just produced our February First Friday video, giving everyone a chance to see what it was all about. I love having a chance to relive the evening because it was a bit of a blur to me. Enjoy! Hopefully it will motivate you to make it to our next event...March 6.
LMC - Art It Forward (round 1) from another being creative on Vimeo.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Sanjayan Walks the Namib Desert
Journey with Sanjayan to the Namib desert from another being creative on Vimeo.
The Nature Conservancy recently hosted a board meeting here at the gallery. For the second year in a row, their leading scientist M.A. Sanjayan joined us and offered a glimpse into the driest place on earth. Sanjayan is one of these gifted individuals who can relay scientific information to the masses in a way that is both engaging and understandable. That is probably why he was invited to give a Ted Talk this year.
Click here to read An Egg is an Egg.
Stephen Colbert Weighs in on the Shepard Fairey Incident
Even Stephen Colbert is into art these days. Of course he is always entertaining and funny, and this clip certainly does not disappoint from that stand-point. But this is also a really good little debate about art and copyright issues. I will be following up with a bit more info about the Shepard Fairey arrest and what it might all be about.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Lyndsay's Interview
On February 3rd, Lyndsay met with Jackson's Pursue Balance for their Lights Off! radio show on KHOL. Lyndsay was highlighting her green initiatives for the gallery and the community.
To listen to the radio broadcast, follow the link below. It is also available on iTunes.
Lights Off! Radio show on KHOL
Enjoy!
