Unbound Art

This stone poem is now in the collection of Mike and Kim Taylor. Jean Taylor, Mike's mother, commissioned this piece as a Christmas gift for them. It is a wonderful balancing act between parents and children, with the dog getting in on the fun too. Too bad about the kicked thimble of water!

Recently we have discovered this interesting site, Non-Duality America , and we will have some postings there of art and writing. You may find something that engages you. Let us know! New Post

It was a great opening last Saturday at Found in Ithaca. See more photos on the Found blog .

A New Era is Coming, A New Heart Fernando Llosa and Mark Oros will unveil their recent collaboration of Stone Poems and lapidary work this Saturday, October 2, 10-6, at the grand opening of Found in Ithaca. Found is a new business, selling antiques, vintage, and unusual objects, located at 227 Cherry St., in Ithaca. The idea of upcycling, "The practice of taking something that is disposable and transforming it into something of greater use and value" From the book Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things by William McDonough and Michael Braungart has recently become mainstream and inspiring for those of us who want to go beyond over-production and over-consumption. Fernando poses a challenge in this show to take the concept to another level, with the title, Upcycling Our Very Selves. I'm sure you will enjoy these new pieces. Fernando transforms the natural flow of stone into the fluid movement of humans in nature, with the added beauty of the unusual colors...

1+1=3/Birth New show opening at Pat Rini Rohrer Gallery in Canandaigua this Friday, September 17th. Kim will be showing this new painting and many folded and constructed paper paintings. The show, called New Perspectives, will feature 6 artists and a rich variety of work. Check out the PRR blog to find out more. We've been having a good time getting to know the Canandaigua waterfront, which is only a few blocks from the gallery. Last week, after dropping off the work for the show, we stopped at the Red Dove Tavern in Geneva, where we found a relaxed atmosphere and deliciously creative food.

Sonora Sunset Jasper Bolo Tie and Belt Buckle Mark Oros has started a website that will feature his lapidary work, as well as stones he has collected. You can see the collaborations he has done with Fernando and other craftspeople. Hashnu Stones It will be interesting to see what new stones Mark finds to show us.

Three Grids Oil on constructed paper , 36 x 46" It's hard to believe that summer is coming to an end. Maybe I sound dramatic, but I hear the school bells ringing in my head. Kim's show at Fine Line Bistro in Ithaca, has been extended and will be up until August 23rd. A lot of people have seen the show, but if you haven't we hope you will and there are still a few days left. Kim did manage to get a few paintings done this summer and we are posting one today. The grid has been a constant companion in the recent image making process and this painting is no exception. Three Grids , is still part of the Learning to See series, which you can see on the website in Kim's Gallery III .