studying the living figure

Pencil

on newsprint

leaves as non-leaves

I created "leaves" using computer, color sharpies and color pencils. Don't make fun of the ugly ones. My favorite is the bottom left design because it contsists of a cluster of rocks. I love color.

being vs doing

Tempe Center for the Arts Biennial: Paper

I was selected to participate in this exhibition. View here!

In the TCA Gallery:

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my work:

Becoming, 2007

Performance art installation with live performance

September 6 and October 9, 7:30-8:30pm.

live performance 09.06.08

post-performance installation detail

a description:

In Becoming, my "self" is concealed, distorted and exposed under layers of cut up sheer pantie-hoes from head to toes. Leaving out the press machine and the paper, I sit in a space creates out of letterpress type drawers. This is a duration and repetitive performance. It consists of orchestrated actions in a very slow, orderly and repetitive manner. Letters are carefully arranged on my body to slowly reveal meaningful words and short phrases. For instance "vieja manera" and "transform."

the concept:

The state of "doing" versus the state of "being" lead to creating this piece in which I challenge physical and mental function, or malfunction, with the anxiety and stress of "performing" under pressure. I guess I can call it a self intervention. Auto-transformation is an ongoing journey.

before its birth:

I took Angela Ellsworth's performance art course as a requirement last fall. I was given the assignment and it was to be an hour and a half long. I had never! So I could not let go of the idea of "doing" versus "being." I thought and thought and panicked. I questioned the value of hard work versus the value of hard thinking and not to mention the value of myself as a performer.

note:

I created and performed "Being" for Angela Ellsworth and class as a final project. (I was blind. Literally, pantyhose covered my eyes)

It lead to "Becoming" which was presented for Dan Collins and class also as a final project. (My eyes were opened)

insight:

November 20, 2008

I met a quote last night for the first time by Billy Graham. "'Being' is far more important than 'doing'. But when we are what we should be inside, we will bring forth fruit." Yep, I know, interesting.

Welcome to Blogger.com, Diana

I will start by introducing my most current and most important work of the moment. Then I will introduce my older work, my books, drawings, my miscellaneous. I promise I will try and not make it too boring.

Also, I am in the process of creating an artist (web) portfolio. I do not know when my perfectionist self will have that complete and ready to publish.