I was out of town on Tuesday taking care of the business in Philadelphia, PA where I ran into our Miami friend and now expatriot, Lorie Mertes where she serves as the Director of the Fabric Workshop and Museum. She was surprised and pleased to see me out at a gallery opening. She’s doing just great. We miss her here locally too. But, best of everything Lorie, in your new job and city.

She wasn’t the only surprised person as gallery owner in Phila. that’s on my newsletter e-list was up there too with an exhibition of handmade (funerary) urns. Quite a unique offering they were but, I would be honored if my ashes were resting in a number of those receptacles. No matter how there are used, they are beautiful sculptures.

The actual reason for being in Phila. was to be part of an art-in-public places project, my first. I had long ago given up on getting a public art commission as my typical work is not the type that garners commissions. Actually, my work has been called “too confrontational” for public art. Anyway, once I consult with a couple friends and get some sketches done you’ll get more word about what I’m doing. The only thing I can say for sure at the moment is that it will be sculpture and have a aural component.

Anyway, back to the daily grind…