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

What to Blog About

Urban Native

As the documenter for team, I created this blog so that we could get our process and thoughts out in the open.  In one sense, it allows team members to interact between face-to-face meetings.  In another, it gives the casual observer a chance to peer into what goes on in a collaborative endeavor.

I wanted the blog to be central to my to my video documentation.  Rather that wait to build a culminating video piece at the end of the project, I thought it would be more interesting to provide vignettes of our activity on an ongoing basis.  It fits with my preference to work in a short-form video format.

I hope Debby, Virginia and Tina will join me in using this blog as an opportunity to "just let loose" with comments and (especially) opinions.   We shouldn't be forced to be polite all the time.  Insight often travels a rugged road.

Being a "living document," the blog allows its reader to become a collaborator in the documentation.  The reader may not only comment on something, but perhaps even request information from/about one of the team members.  Who knows, maybe a reader's observation may have an impact on the final piece that Debby and Virginia create!

Rich