Dyeing Fabric with Karen Dietz

Two weeks ago Debby and Virginia visited the studio of fabric artist (and storyteller) Karen Dietz to be introduced to different techniques for dyeing fabric.  Since then, Karen has become the newest member of the Reflection and Flow team!

The images below come from the footage I shot during the studio visit. Visit our Facebook Fan Page to view more images.  My first video interview with Karen will be coming shortly.

- Rich

Reflection and Flow Meets Alex Salazar

Debby, Virginia and I dropped by to visit the Alexander Salazar Gallery last Tuesday.  We wanted to get a sense for what our public display venue would be like.  Virginia had known Alex previously and was already familiar with his gallery space.  We were surprised to learn that long ago his location was once a popcorn shop!

Alex graciously made time for us, even though he was in the middle of installing an upcoming show (and perhaps a thousand other things).  Charming, animated and creative, Alex was the perfect host.  Even though our visit was brief, our conversation with him left us feeling excited and motivated.

The images below come from the footage I shot during the visit.  I'll be posting videos from my interview with Alex, along with his conversation with Debby and Virginia about using the space.

Note to self: always carry the wide angle lens and tripod with you even though you don't think you're going to use it.

- Rich


Alexander Salazar Fine Art Gallery
640 Broadway Street
San Diego, CA  92101
www.alexandersalazarfineart.com

Parallel Universes: some thoughts from Debby Adams

Richard asked Virginia how her paintings express the idea of Parallel Universes, apparently this is a topic of some discussion between them.  For me I hadn't heard or read that term in a very long time.  Eons really and I was very intrigued with their discussion.  I went to sleep last night thinking about the  Parallel Universe theory and feeling that this collaboration will bring me not only more creative stimulation but will expand my thinking on an intellectual level.  Must look into writings on the subject.  How to express the concept in fashion.  Virginia spoke about water as being a parallel universe to our land based culture, or that's how I interpreted what I heard her say. The photo to shows the surface of the watery universe. It is both mysterious and inviting.  What goes on beneath?