For the past year Jessica Burko has been creating sewn paper quilts. She uses her own photographs, vintage photos, and collected paper ephemera found at yard sales, flea markets, and in trash bins. Let's take a look-see into her studio. I began creating the quilts as an experimentation in using the many gathered paper items I had amassed in my studio - waste not/want … [Read more...]
Guest blogger: Ariel Kotker
Take a moment to check out this artifact from the life of 21-year-old Drey Fank, care of Ariel Kotker's (Sculpture/Installation Fellow '07) "His Room As He Left It" installation: Defibrillator sticker 17 May 08 Git Up N' Go Defibrillator Co. A sticker Drey finds on a box at the Rest Home one day. He peels it off, takes it home and puts it on his bass guitar. He thinks … [Read more...]
In Memoriam: Jimmy Slyde
One of the great masters of jazz tap dance has passed away. James Godbolt, aka Jimmy Slyde, died late yesterday, leaving a legacy of astounding artistry and commitment to an American dance tradition. If you haven't seen Jimmy's work, do yourself a favor and watch a brief clip on his MCC profile page. His dancing is out of this world. Jimmy's many honors include a National … [Read more...]
Back in the Day
It's 1974 - Nixon resigns, Hank Aaron is the new home run champion, and gas is an outrageous 56 cents per gallon. As gas now approaches $4 a gallon, we thought we'd take a look back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with this gas pump print, taken by Worcester photographer Robert M. Johnson. Image courtesy of Robert M. Johnson, Untitled, 1974, 6" x 9". … [Read more...]
Ear to the Ground
Claire Beckett (MCC Photography Fellow '07) shoots soldiers in training (with her camera) to create a compelling body of work. The photos document what occurs before people engage in combat. She gives an interview with Jess T. Dugan about her work in the current issue of Big Red & Shiny. Claire's photos are currently on view in the Uncommon Denominator show at the … [Read more...]