Noting some good things that happened and are coming... Press & Events! YAY!

Just a bit of a run down to highlight some special things that recently happened over the holidays up till now. :)

Christmas day I was so thrilled to see my painting had made the pages of the New York Times! A fantastic article on S.I.C.A. and the group show I was a part of The Sum Of Their Parts which runs through Feb 24th! You need to see this show!

I was also recently chosen to represent Asbury Park in part of their LOVE ASBURY campaign and had the art on display in Asbury Park! My painting 'Swing The Heartache' will be showcased on the May postcard for the year long campaign it will also be shown during the prestigious Carousel Awards in Asbury Park, NJ!

NOW UPCOMING FEB. 11th At Last Rites Gallery in NYC I will be taking part in a great benefit Art Fusion Event! 

 ART FUSION FOR ICAF

NEW YORK, NY (February 2012)- Last Rites Gallery hosts a multi-part Art Fusion charity event benefitting The International Children’s Art Fund (ICAF).
Believing that creativity is a vital force for all of humanity, Last Rites Gallery supports ICAF in funding art programs for children across the world. Last Rites owner, Paul Booth, has raised thousands of dollars for ICAF since his first involvement with them in 2008, and foundedThe Art Fusion Experiment as a means of benefitting charities and connecting artists worldwide. The Art Fusion Experiment demonstrates through collaborative painting, contemporary artist’s ability to work together as a community. 

In this spirit of sharing & global community, Last Rites is hosting a large-scale collaborative painting project, the results of which will remain on display for a two week period, concluding on the 25th with a benefit auction of the work. Fifteen artists around the world have received 24” x 30” canvas panels to sketch using pencil/ charcoal/ ink in order to design and lay the groundwork for a finished painting. The panels will then be sent back to Last Rites for a select group of artists to collaboratively paint & finalize. 

The project is a mash up of the heaviest hitters in the realms of fine art, tattooing and illustration- some of them familiar faces at Last Rites, as well as special guests. The event will enable some of the most talented artists around globe to work together for the first time… and for a good cause! This is an interesting chance for both the participant & viewer to see how the ideas & vision of one artist is executed by another. This also enables artists an opportunity to step outside their own comfort zone & tackle new subject matter. Through this joining of talent, an entirely new artist arises, that only exists in this single Art Fusion session. 

Participating Artists:
Ana Bagayan, Angie Mason, Annie Owens, Anthony Pontius, Beau Stanton, Billy Norrby, Brian Despain, Brian Murphy, Buddy Nestor, Chris Mars, David MacDowell, David Stoupakis, Dan Harding, Dan Dos Santos, Darrin White, Eric Richardson, Ewelina, Fred Harper, Gaia, Genevive Zacconi, Jason D'Aquino, Jason Levesque, Jason Limon, Jennybird Alcantara, JoKa, Lady Pink, Mark Elliott, Matt Rota, Mia Araujo, Michael Mararian, Nick Baxter, Paul Booth, Scott G Brooks, Stefano Alcantara, Timothy Boor, Tin, Vincent Castiglia, Yoko D'Holbachie and more! 

HOW GREAT IS THAT! :D Be there! Stay tuned I have more to blog on but have to take a break as my medicine makes me sleepy! 

My special art project now needs you... read to see how you can be a part of the process!

ALL THE DRAWINGS FOR PROJECT 30 are now posted! Now it's up to you to like/comment to see which will be the Hand Picked 10 that get painted :D  So Be a part of the process and visit my facebook art page album to pick your faves! Comment and like as often as you like your comments could be the ones that get the top 10 picked! 

Visit the Project 30 : Hand Picked 10 album now!

Angie Mason Presents: 
Hand Picked 10 : PROJECT 30! 
Be a part of the process, simply look through my drawings and like or comment your favorites. The 10 drawings with the most likes/comments will be made into paintings! :D 

The 10 most loved works will be taken to a final painted version which then will be exhibited with all 10 paintings and 30 original drawings in this project! Vote as often as you like comment and share! It all counts to becoming one of the 10!

Over the next 2 weeks the rest of the images will be released so keep checking in for new works and comment and like as often as you like!
I would love for you all to interact and like or even comment your favorite drawings as often as you like, see because the 10 images with the most likes and comments will get taken to finished painted version and become part of the Hand Picked 10 paintings that I hope to exhibit with all 30 drawings some point in 2012.

*If you are a gallery and interested please email angie@angiemason.com

**Share and Repost this album and be part of the hand that picks the 10! This was my way of interacting with my fans. For the next few weeks I will release 10 images each week. Comment and like as often as you like because the one with the most comments and likes will be the Hand picked 10 by YOU! BE A PART OF THE PROCESS! Hand Picked 10!

Anxiety Eve and Sinking Belly Ships.

'Along for the Ride' ©Angie Mason 2011 part of the Hand Picked 10 : Project 30 Series

Time is passing and it's all coming to an end. That feeling is looming large these last days of December. I for the longest time have had this mixed hopeful yet heavy feeling surrounding the New Years Holiday. The celebration of the passing of time where it can be a wonderful thing looking back on fond memories or taking note of what you have accomplished are some of the positive sides of this time for myself. But, then there is the other side which is mostly a holiday that causes overwhelming anxiety for several reasons such as the ending of another year, measuring self worth, the simple passing of time and knowing it ends for all of us.

It also is a holiday for me that feels more maudlin as it's central focus is about time and let's face it all our days are numbered some higher than others but still we are all marked with an expiration date. So the pressure is on as a new year is about to start! How are you going to improve your life and make it so perfect you big fuck up? How are you ever going to get it right? Will this be it?

January to me is like the first page in a blank sketch book you feel a sense of pressure to perform and yet you are at a loss for what to do since the pressure is so great why with all those blank pages to fill what on earth will I fill them with. Slowly you ease into it and get your flow sure and it turns into magic and you enjoy living life most of the time. But this moment when you feel like you are supposed to put things under a microscope or put things in perspective well honestly I can't help but vomit in my mouth a little. My heart sinks heavy like a ship in my belly.

Now, I admit to being funny about time, always aware at how quickly it all goes by and constantly nostalgic, creating memory jars filled with stuff as to help with not forgetting all the wonderful moments that happened. It really does help and I totally enjoy cataloging my life as it's helpful to look back over it with ease.

But this grand holiday celebration over the end of a 12 month cycle and a beginning of a new one does bother me as I just find myself often with a feeling of sadness and anxious gut goo swirling about in my belly. The beginning and end are 2 moments for just about everyone that have great emotions attached to them. I think that is why it's a difficult holiday to face. It's a reminder not only to all those beginnings and ends we have faced in our life but also that we are going to die.

 When I was four I thought the celebration of  New Years was the end of the world literally. I sat stiff and scared drawing in a children's book as tears streamed down my face. I drew a mushroom cloud with the planet earth just exploding. I saw everyone laughing and happy and thought to myself what is wrong with them don't they know we are about to die. As the countdown drew closer I got more hysterical with my crying and at that point it was clear to everyone in the room something was wrong with me. My mother at that point calmed me down and explained what the holiday really was about but I still felt suspicious and somber.

So this heavy feeling I have had it for this holiday since I was a tiny child. But  of course now I don't expect the world to explode like I did when I was four but that feeling of doom still hangs heavy around this time of year. I can be torn and happy at times looking over things like fond memories or hopes and dreams of course as I tend to lean on the positive side of thinking as my life choice. But I recognize the existence of darkness within the light.

The truth is yes we all are going to die. But I want to embrace life as much as possible without feeling like I am inadequate or not doing enough as this holiday often focuses on things such as resolutions which I mostly never have taken part in.  We all have a limited time. Let's not kick ourselves for not being good enough at life or doing as much as you or others think you should be doing. Don't belittle your life by only focusing on supposed shortcomings you are doing yourself a great disservice.

Allow yourself to celebrate your life and all the good you have done from simply smiling at a stranger to being considerate to others or to say listening to a friend and helping them with advice. All the small moments add up and for all the big talk about trying to be better and live a perfect life stop trying and start appreciating what you have. If you want to make change allow yourself to be open to it not a prisoner to the idea of it.

Change comes from within not from magazines, news shows or blogs telling us how to live. Keep believing in yourself, your dreams and stop looking at the clock so much. Drink the milk that is your life before the expiration date happens and things get all sour and times up. Be present, be kind and mindful to others then I think things will fall into place and living will feel good just like when you start to fill up a sketch book.

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night xoxo!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE! 

The holidays  or more like the end of a 12 month cycle always gets me thinking
about the passing of time. Here is an old picture of me in my very
first studio space after I graduated college.  

So this season I sent out a very limited run of hand made cards this year.
Here are some process shots :) 

Here is a shot of the Angie card assembly line - line up :) 

Recently I had taken a trip in to NYC and visited the Museum of Art and Design (the white building center seen above that almost looks like it says "Hi" ). It had some really great exhibits going on including one on Artists as Jewelry Designers. It was pretty wonderful and also on exhibit was an amazing show of Contemporary Korean artists. It's a great place to visit if you ever get the chance. Columbus Circle also had a holiday market across the street during this holiday season that was very fun and festive walking around in. :) 

The Circle :) 

More of the Circle :) 

The December nights have had some wonderful clear nights where for being so close to NYC with light pollution all around I am amazed to see so many stars and planets shining in the night sky. Just fill my heart and eyes with wonder I love them so much! Night magic! 

I hope you all have a lovely end of year holiday time, spending it with loved ones laughing and loving them. As for me some ladies want diamonds, some ladies want pearls but I just want a head lamp! So excited to put this to good use! :D  I am sure I will be back blogging before the end of this year with a more rambling wordy  blog filled with ponder thoughts on what I am planning in the future as well as taking a look back over this year. Until then here is a time-lapse video of me decorating my holiday tree!

The Sum Of Their Parts - Some Installation photos and other fun bits

Myself with Kate Clark whose amazing sculptures are
seen in the foreground of this photograph and my painting is hanging out behind us :) 

Me and some of my work which is on display until the end of Feb. 2012 at
S.I.C.A. 610 Cookman Avenue • Asbury Park, NJ 

Artworks above are on display until the end of Feb. 2012 at
S.I.C.A. 610 Cookman Avenue • Asbury Park, NJ

Myself with the wonderful Douglas Ferrari who runs S.I.C.A.

Some of my work which is on display until the end of Feb. 2012 at
S.I.C.A. 610 Cookman Avenue • Asbury Park, NJ
I have 8 pieces in this show so if you are a fan of my work this is a great
chance for you to see a bunch of it in person at a great place! 

Happy Holidays - New Prints are over on the Art Shop in time for Gift Giving!

Shop the Angie Mason Art Shop!

Food monsters and delivering art all while clowning around....

So it was like ThanksGiving and this food monster showed up on my plate with a baaaddd attitude so I showed him what's what and put him in my gut! With the food monster taken care of I had all this energy to go and deliver some artwork! 

So I drove myself and a car full of art down to the town of Asbury Park which is the new
home of S.I.C.A where I was bringing my art to hang out at for a of couple months.

Doug who runs S.I.C.A. was there to greet me with a big smile and hug and showed
me around the awesome new space! Which is opening up with the new show "The Sum of Their Parts" this Saturday December 3rd 6 - 9pm! 

WOW! Look at that amazing space! It's still getting set up but it looking quite lovely! 

I brought in my pieces for the show and set them down....

See I wasn't lying... here they are all set down! 

Doug looking at the work and the work looking at Doug ^__^ 

So after visiting S.I.C.A., I went and clowned around the town a bit! 
Stopping by to say hi to my friends over at Parlor Gallery just down the street....

I ended my visit as I often like to by visiting the ocean and boardwalk!

It was  a clear crisp night yet mild for November... the stars shone bright! 

Asbury Park has so many wonderful magical spots...I love it here.

Looks like Shepard Fairey likes Asbury Park too. 

A run down beauty I can't get enough of.  See you Saturday at the show! 

SICA, The Shore Institute of the Contemporary Arts

610 Cookman Ave. (607 Lake Ave.) Long Branch, NJ 07712

732-483-4641, info@sica.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Douglas Ferrari

Art History is full of composite creatures - the Chimera, the Sphinx, the Griffins, Pan, the Minotaur, the Mermaid, Pegasus, Medusa, the Satyr, the Centaur, -- the list goes on and on. The idea of these creatures from mythology and fantasy has rapidly become more plausible with advancements in genetic engineering. This show investigates how artists today interpret and address the idea of creatures that are the sum of some quite different parts.

The artists whose work will be included in this show are:

Jean Pierre Arboleda • Kate Clark • Katie Hoffman • Angie Mason •

Inna Rasumova • Jack Thompson • Kelly Vetter

This will be our inaugural exhibition in our new Asbury Park location. This show and the reception are free and open to the public. This show is made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, our members, and by the contributions of individuals like yourself. SICA is a non-profit corporation whose purpose is to establish a uniquely stimulating and creative environment in which to experience the contemporary arts. The primary goal of the center is to increase the general public’s accessibility, awareness and appreciation of the contemporary arts in central New Jersey. For more information on SICA, visitwww.sica.org.

Because this secret is just too good to keep to myself

New Painting...

'Always The Fool ( Jerk in The Box)' ©Angie Mason 2011 

Acrylic, glaze, gold leaf and crystals 

on canvas 48"x30"

- For the upcoming show -
  

The Sum Of Their Parts 

* I will have several works in this show and hope to see you there! :D

OPENING DECEMBER 3rd 6pm-9pm! 

Show runs DECEMBER 2, 2011– FEBRUARY 24, 2012


Shore Institute of Contemporary Art • 608 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park NJ  • sica.org

Studio Daze!

My design area in my studio where I spend much of my days :D 

Nothing to complex to post right now... my head is swimming with so much to do. Between Project 30 finishing paintings for upcoming shows and running my design studio during the day well let's just say I am still trying my best to navigate and balance. It's a challenge but I would not have it any other way! I love working from home now doing design work during the day and artwork at night. It's been a great positive change. 


As soon as I am done posting this I will jump back into my Project 30 project :) and it's getting closer to reveal! YAY! I also have a some upcoming shows tomorrow night at wwagallery.com is the Sweet Streets show which looks completely fun! 


Then an AMAZING group show will be opening December 3rd in Asbury Park N.J. at S.I.C.A.'s brand new space! You don't want to miss this show called The Sum of Their Parts - it's all themes relating to hybrids! So right up my alley and I am so thrilled to be a part of this show. More info to come on that show! 


Oh and if you don't know about it already I am doing a really cool contest! All you have to do is join my mailing list for a chance to win an Angie Mason Art Print! 

Join my mailing list for the chance to win a free Art Print!  

E-mail angie@angiemason.com 

subject: Angie Mason Art List 

The print drawing will happen at the end of November winner announced Dec 1st! ♥

OH and if you don't know about the special sculpture auction going on over at https://www.facebook.com/AngieMasonArt be sure to check it out and bid before 11.22.11!

 Ok more soon I promise! XOXO.