Blog Archives - TERRANCE GRAVEN

TERRANCE GRAVEN

Art STudio Work

1/28/2016

Today I started by rearranging my inspiration and project boards.

Then I disassembled the mold I was working on. As I suspected, it did not turn out that well and I could try to fix it, but it would be better to just start from scratch.

I fabricated four cottleboards for the new mold I'm going to make. It will make everything cleaner and more precise. When I return, I will still need to fill, sand, and paint.

Finally, I remade some labels for an older art project that I'm exhibiting next week.

Kal Spelletich art closing

1/23/2016

Tonight I attended my friend, Kal Spelletich's closing for some of his recent sculptural work.

Kal's small work

My favorite piece by Kal

Brett McCormack's paper works

Brett McCormack's paper works

Working in the studio

1/20/2016

Today I started by doing touchups on some mixed media pieces that are being featured in an art show. Then I began making a six part mold for another art piece. I realized that using pressboard was not a good idea, so tomorrow I will fabricate some cottleboards.

art supplies received

1/19/2016

Yesterday I visited Douglas & Sturgess to buy a couple of bags of Ultra-Cal 30 and Hydrostone. Today, despite a slight misdelivery, I received my package today with my art supplies.

Collage group meeting

1/17/2016

I met today with several artists for our monthly collage day. It was a little slow at first, but then picked up at the end.

My collage for the day

Nikki's work in progress

Alex's collage

Ken's work

More of Ken's work

Ken's work

This is my favorite of Ken's work today

Airy's work in progress

More of Airy's work in progress

last day in Nyc

1/12/2016

Today I spend with my photographer friend Jane wandering Chelsea to visit a few galleries. Along the way, we decided to stop at the Yoko Ono exhibit and I did an impromptu performance.
• Paul Yasmin Gallery
Mark Ryden
• Luhring Augustine
Roger Hiorns
• Koenig & Clinton
BODILY IMAGINARIES

Metropolitan museum

1/11/2016

Today I visited the Metropolitan Museum, one of my favorites. I was joined by my photographer friend Jane and we started our tour in the costume section.

Ceremonial Staff (Wari Hau) - Malaita, eastern Solomon Islands

Attributed to Jacob Backer, a Dutch painter

One of my favorite Rembrandt paintings.

Pieter Claesz, a Dutch painter

Georg Flegel, ca. 1625-30

I love paintings by Gainsborough.

Carlo Crivelli, 1476

Honey mcmoney's art

1/10/2016

I've been staying with my artist friend, Honey McMoney and today before I left, I reviewed some of his recent work.

Art opening in Dumbo then BUSHWick

1/9/2016

I had a quick dinner with friends and then headed to an art opening at Minus Space Gallery featuring work by Cris Guanacos. Then we headed to my friend, Honey McMoney's performance.

Brooklyn art gallaries

1/8/2016

• Art Helix
Kurt Steger "Reclaimed"

• 56 Bogart St.
Katya Grokhovsky

• Tiger Strikes Asteroids
"Drawing for Sculpture"

Subway ride over to Bushwick

Kurt Steger

Katya Grokhovsky

Katya Grokhovsky

Katya Grokhovsky

Katya Grokhovsky

Katya Grokhovsky

Katya Grokhovsky

Tom Butter

Juan Miguel Palacios

Juan Miguel Palacios

brooklyn museum

1/7/2016

Spent the evening at the Brooklyn Art Museum. I was disappointed that their African Arts section has still not been completed after four years.

Fred Wilson

Divination Object (Gle)

Boli Figure - Wood, cloth, clay, organic sacrificial materials (including eggs, kola nuts, blood, honey, beer, African rice, and cow dung)

Power Figure (Bocio) - Wood, shell, human jawbone, iron, duck's bill, organic matter

My favorite piece in the museum. Soul Container (Eraminhô) - Wood, earth, crushed plant materials, copper alloy chain, organic materials. From the Bijagòs Islands.

Coney Island

Henry Koerner

Henry Koerner

Arnold Mesches

Valerie Hegarty - Fallen Bierstadt

Valerie Hegarty - Fallen Bierstadt (floor detail)

William Merritt Chase

chameleon marionette

1/5/2016

My nephew and I made this puppet together.

Collaborative Painting with niece

1/4/2016

It felt good to handle a paintbrush today.