Shows
I'll be creating live at FREE BASS tomorrow evening from 9-2AM! I'll also have a selection of originals, prints, and other inky goodies in tow. Please come and say hello!
More information/RSVP here.
As you know, I was recently chosen as one of twenty artists to design a cooler for the Red Bull Canvas Cooler Project. This Monday was creation day, and working on my cooler was definitely much more of an endurance test than I had anticipated! While I have drawn for hours at a time, never have I immersed myself into a piece for 7+ hours in a public space. It was exhausting and exhilarating all at once. I am really pleased with how my cooler turned out, especially considering my only real plan was to have the focus be an anatomical heart. I tend to think my work turns out more sincere when I freehand and just let the lines go where they may.
Some progress photos I took with my trusty iPhone throughout creation day:
I can't express how much I love Sakura Permapaque Markers. I brought about 394823840234 of them on creation day just in case, and they worked beautifully.
Tonight is the big night! If you're in the Dallas area, you can RSVP for free admission to the reception. Even if you aren't, you can still be a part of the voting process by hashtagging: #jodypham #canvascooler #rbcurates together in a tweet!
Many thanks and gratitude to Red Bull, Term of Art, and the Arts Fund for this amazing opportunity!
Ah, Summer is in the air, which means I'm spending a lot more time indoors. This Texas heat is no joke! I've been drawing up a storm, and taking advantage of glorious air conditioning, and my new Audio Technica turntable. July will be a super busy whirlwind, so I'm trying to take advantage of some time off while I can. My next piece will be an interactive one on my Facebook fan page. I'll be posting more on that soon.
If you're in my neck of the woods, I have two shows next month:
This was such fun to draw. I never tire of drawing organs! Her gloves were modeled after a pair of vintage gloves that belonged to my grandmother.
I'll always be drawn to a monochromatic palette, but I'm really enjoying adding these tiny splashes of color lately.
This beauty was drawn after a perfect day of brunch, bloody mary's, and conversations with a friend. I didn't realize it until later, but her neck piece kind of reminds me of the Crucify EP cover by Tori Amos.
This is a mini-version of a larger piece I plan to do on a wood panel.
Imagine me flailing my arms about for 20 minutes straight and letting out tiny gasps of joy. That was my reaction when being approached to be one of twenty artists to participate in Red Bull's Canvas Cooler Exhibition and Competition.
The top two will go on to show at SCOPE Art Basel in Miami Beach this December! I can't express what a life-changing opportunity this
would be for me. In addition to the jury of voters, there will
also be live voting taking place during the show by attendees. If you're in the DFW area, your support would mean so much! The event is free to attend, but it is anticipated to fill up fast, so the promoters require attendees to RSVP here, and arrive early if possible. See more info on participating artists, times, and more on the Facebook event page here.
Curious about exactly what I'll be doing? Here is a glimpse into this amazing project.
I'm proud to be a contributing artist to Anatomy for Life's upcoming Exhibition and Mystery Auction. I've done two 4x6" original illustrations that were inspired by human anatomy. The proceeds will go toward bringing awareness to organ donation and transplant research, which are two things I'm extremely passionate about.
The exhibition and mystery auction will take place July 8th through 14th at the Brighton Jubilee Library in the UK. No worries for those outside the UK, you can still participate in the auction since it will take place online. Please visit the Anatomy for Life website, and follow them on Facebook for more information.
