Art duo Guerra del la Paz had a residency at Northern, and here’s one of the pieces they created with the students.
Blizzard. In April.
Random building in Aberdeen that I found. Who wouldn’t want to buy furniture here?
An event at the Students Center where the Vocal Jazz Ensemble performed and art was auctioned off. Art by Sara Christensen Blair.
Yesterday morning after breakfast downtown, my husband and I stumbled into the Winter Market. The usual gang of veggie and flower sellers weren’t there, but the coffee place was as popular as ever. Bloomington’s market had an end-of-year hurrah by having many local artisans set up shop for the day. There were Tuba Santas and carriage rides, even a reindeer or two! It was all very festive.
I like to check out the art to see what’s new and if anything inspires me. I really fell for this wooden ring from Studio AMF. She uses braille as a design element. What a great idea!
I also stopped in at the Tattoo Dreams stall. Lots of wood items, but embellished with stamps, using letters and words –which always interests me. I guess we didn’t spend enough time there, because I keep thinking about one of her boxes that might have been Day of the Dead inspired. I think the chilly weather got the best of me.
Here’s are a few Bloomington pics that I took this week:
Downtown before and after:
Stained Woods: Art by Tina Hanagan, Bloomington, IN 