Mock Show: EPIC NYE (Miami, FL).

I will be exhibiting my recent prints in Miami as part of a group show coinciding with Phish's four-night run at the American Airlines Arena. The exhibition is Wednesday, 30 December from 10am-3pm...

EPIC HOTEL
270 Biscayne Blvd. Way
Miami, Florida 33131
14th Floor
Metropolis Ballrooms

EPIC NYE welcomes exhibitors from around the world including official Phish artists Jim Pollock, David Welker, Jeff Wood, Justin Helton and Sei Rey Ho. Additionally, Headcount will be sponsoring an opportunity for patrons to engage themselves in the democratic process of voting by helping stage a juried art event wherein patrons will receive ballots upon entry (and previously online) to “vote” for the their artists spanning various categories including “Best of Show”, “Best New Artist”, “Best Mock Show Poster" among others. These votes will be tallied and awards will be presented during a catered VIP banquet ceremony Thursday, December 31st, 2009 from Noon-4pm. The awards ceremony will feature an additional surprise roster of artists exhibiting in a currently undisclosed location.

More information about the show can be found at the Mock Show webpage...

Haakon Musser Gruenhagen.

This is my littlest friend and my best one-year old friend, Haakon. We've been shredding on his new ramp a bunch lately... this kid's gonna go pro someday! Uncle Fwanky's trying to set a good example by donning the pads (plus, I'll break myself, again, if I don't). Check out Haakon's gear (junior elbow pads are full-arm protection). Amazing little dude... son of two of my best friends in the world, Shawn and Jeanette. Happy Birthday Haakon!

Festival 8: Totally worth it!

Phish reinvents themselves... again. After another spectacular weekend, full of installation art, 93 degree weather, microbrews galore, ridiculous costumes, and top-notch jams, it'd be hard to ever miss a Phish festival again. The Empire Polo Club in Indio proved to be even more impressive than the last time I was there for Coachella... and Phish's musical costume: The Rolling Stones' Exile On Main Street... what a party!

As far as my octopus-themed Halloween identity... things went well. I am extremely thankful that my incredible students helped me build this elaborate octopus costume, and equally as thankful that I was able to stuff it into my pack and carry it on the plane with me (luckily, I didn't need much else with my California friends bringing the camping gear).

And, thanks to all the kind support in Cali, the OctoFest prints sold out of the festival allotment on Saturday morning (before I even got in costume, unfortunately); I have a limited number left here at my studio in Denver (less than twenty, plus about eight artist proofs)...

I saw a lot of great artwork out there this weekend and wanted to send my appreciation to Isadora, Jerzy, and so many other fantastic artists for doing what they do. I look forward to seeing you all in Miami and hope to have some new art to spread around.