Inner Sanctum

Cuddleface, how are you?

Ok I know it's been a while since the last post but forgive me, I was making -gasp- ART! I know what you're thinking, a holiday weekend and instead of sleeping I was up painting? Yeah right! But guys, I'm for seriuz. Look, evidence.

 Photographic evidence of me not sitting on my butt all weekend.

 But that isn't what I came to talk to you about. Dear people, fartsy went to an art show this weekend and fartsy has a lot of feelings. The show in question? Claudette Dean's "Inner Sanctum" (still on display at Popopstudios until Nov. 20th).

Zomygah. Ok so, I didn't quite know what to expect when I arrived, but as soon as I walked in the door I knew it was about to get awesome. The gallery was completely transformed into this space - this warm little space that lured you in and sang you a lullaby. 

As you walked further into the room, you began to hear words spoken. The more you walked, the more you heard until finally the artist's original poetry and artwork had enveloped you.

I'll admit that I was so taken aback by the space, that at first I didn't really look at the paintings. I took them at face value and went back to spinning slowly in the middle of the room like a 7 year-old who was given a bit of Nyquil. Mistake.

It was Claudette herself who ended up introducing me to the paintings for real, for real. She led me up to one and her presence challenged me to really look at it. The piece was soft, feminine, subtle - all things that I am far too quick to brush past. It wasn't screaming at me, I couldn't hear it at the back of the room. I had to go right up to it and ask it it's name. 

After I met all of the paintings, I was led back out front where I browsed through the book of poetry that accompanied them. Everything had a flow and there was a real sense of comfort in the space (which I now refer to as a 'womb').

The other thing that really stood out for me was that I (along with everyone else who attended the opening) was given a little something to take with me. That's right boys and girls, PRESENTS =3! 

Kachelle taking her prezzie very seriously

I won't say what's inside (for those of you who haven't seen it yet) but I will just say that it all ties in with the symbolism of the show. From here on out it's just pics of the event.

 

peanut gallery lolz @ jeff

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"Inner Sanctum  is an invitation to go within and to open up to that perfect place where we all meet as one, where we are able to remember who we truly are."

-Claudette Dean

News and Announcements

On Friday October 1st, members of the Art Departmet, armed with artwork, sharpies, and poster board, took to the streets to get their message heard. Since the start of the whole room change fiasco at the beginning of semester, not one person from administration ever came to address the students. Fed up and tired, the students decided to address the administration and demand that the students of the Art Department be recognized as valid and present.

On Monday October 4th, exactly one business day after the protest, administration invited the students to have a meeting. As an attendee of that meeting, I can honestly say that I left with no hope of seeing much done to resolve this situation. In short, there was a lot of talking, but nothing was really said.

I have been refraining from posting about the mess at COB because sugar boogers, I just didn't know how to talk about it anymore. Thankfully, someone has managed to capture the feelings of frustration, confusion and a thick, strange sadness that has draped over the Art Department for seven weeks now. Thanks to Gio Swaby for a video that says what I just couldn't find the words for.

check out more videos on her youtube channel
and facebook page

Upcoming Events:

 Wed. Oct. 6         Shakespeare in Paradise

                            "A Midsummer Night's Dream"

                            11:00 AM

                            The Dundas

                            Student Matinee 

                            Traveling Caribbean Film Showcase presents

                            A Night in the Lesser Antilles

                            6:00 PM

                            The Hub

                            Free

                            Annual Art Competition 

                            OPENING NIGHT 

                            6:30pm - 8:30pm

                            Central Bank of The Bahamas Art Gallery 

Fri. Oct 8             Art Exhibit OPENING

                            "Inner Sanctum"

                            by Claudette Dean

                            6:00-9:00 PM

                            Popopstudios/ Free

                            FAM Fest's "Believe" Concert

                            7:00 pm - until

                            Clifford Park/ Free

* I listed all the free events for the broke college kids. Please peruse the CARIFRINGE schedule for more awesome events to go to.

COB Annual Theme Party                                                         

                           

Today is gonna be the day...

Have a good one y'all.

Cari-what? Cari-who? Carifringe!

Sup sweet peas?

via http://icanhascheezburger.com/

Tonight I'm going to talk to you about something amazing. Ready? CARIFRINGE. If you don't know what that is, I feel really bad about how much your life sucks right now. Check out their website immediately and make sure you pay attention to this post. Here's what CARIFRINGE has to say about itself:

CariFringe is the newly created annual cultural and regional arts festival hosted by The Bahamas here in the capital city, Nassau. This year’s inaugural festival takes place over ten days, the 1st to the 11th of October, and promises movement, excitement, and creativity with its inclusion of a wide range of art forms, activities and performances at locations all over Nassau and something for everyone’s taste.

Didja hear that? Movement, excitement, something for EVERYONE! No, for realz. Just look at this schedule! http://carifringe.org/wordpress/schedule

So anyways, I've checked out 2 of the events so far and I have to say I was NOT disappointed. The first one [that I went to] was the Bahamas Writers Summer Institute "Writers In the Round" hosted by The Hub.

Now I'm not gonna lie, I was worried that this could turn out to be snoozefest 2010 but it was actually pretty freakin' cool. We all sat in a circle around the fire, okay it was three candles, and the writers had 2 minutes to share their work. It was a continuous flow of words, and breath, and laughter, and silence, and words. It was cozy, and then uncomfortable, and then nervous, laughter, and nervous laughter.

The best thing about it for me was that the crowd was mixed. Different age groups, different stories and many common threads. Oh and you know what else? The timing was perfect. I've been to readings that just drag on forever. NOT FUN. This was spot on. 

Later that evening I headed back to The Hub to watch a performance by the Bahamian Dance Theatre Company.

People, This company is the BIZNESS. I mean, it was major. The showcase was beautiful - a mixture of Bahamian influences, contemporary choreography, African fire and even some tap dancing. Honestly the tap dancer kind of stole the show!

The setting was intimate - only around 20 or so people and the dancers were so close you could hear them breathe. This performance was all about interaction. We weren't just seeing a show, we were helping it happen. 

 If The Bahamian Dance Theatre Company is having a performance, make sure you're there. A+

Mervin Smith: Founder/Artistic Director

Me (looking a hot mess) and the fabulous Mr. Smith.

Links: 

Carifringe http://carifringe.org/wordpress/

Bahamas Summer Writers Institute http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=58294416845&ref=ts

Back Like A Chiropract

Wuddup weirdos? 

my goofy sketches

Fartsy is officially back, and better than evah! Ridin' solo was hard y'all, mama needed some help. So without further adieu, it is my pleasure to introduce you to the supreme beings, the dames of DIY, the official fartsy team. 

       kachelle:    

 

I was born and raised on the farm to herd goats and sheep. I am adventurous and like a good card game here and there. I like bananas because they have no bone. I like to stand over people, eating juicy fruits till it gets in their eye. [Laughs] Seriously, I'm just a out-of-the-box girl who likes to be androgynous and carefree. I can't live without music and laughter. Just because I can't do something doesn't mean I care, like singing. Art is the one of the best things that happened to me. I don't know what else to say right now...I'd rather talk than type. I was forced [edit: asked very nicely by fabulous fartsy founder] to write this for you guys.....But it doesn't mean that I don't care. All in all, I love you guys!

    keva:           

  

They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself. Andy Warhol once said that. I'm a paint pusher, art junkie whatever you choose to call it. I love to DIY. I'll DIY anything in my path! If there is a will there must be a way surely. What could be better than sharing the love labour trial/error & successes with you?So come and explore the local gems and let's see what we can do with the treasures we find :D

xoxo - High on Life 

    khia:            

 

   I'm just a simple girl trying to find my place in this world. I've got big ideas and I'm crazy enough to believe I can make 'em happen. I started this blog in hopes of reaching a community of young artists/art enthusiasts who need a space to just be. I have a soft spot for local artists (242 STAND UP). I can't wait to see where this takes us. Likes: Art, artsy-fartsy-ness, androgyny, bright colors, dark colors, work ethic, DIY, music, you. Dislikes: Art, artsy-fartsy-ness (oh come on, you know you feel the same way), the man, bad things, 15a buses, intolerance.

-The FunkSoulOther.xo

So now that you've met the dream team, it's time we kick this thing into action. Here's a little somethin' for ya.

Farty's Five Reasons To Do Art 

(taken directly from the mouths of random art majors at COB)

  1. It can save your life.

  

  2. It forces you to develop your critical thinking.

  
  3. It's better for you than porn.

  

  4. You can create your own world, and then live in it.

  

  5. Do it. It will piss your parents off.

Have something you want to add? Leave it in the comments section. Have a story you want us to cover? A doodle you want featured on the site? Contact us at fartsyblog@gmail.com. Many kisses, fartsy loves you. <3