A Passion for Creativity

Fiore & Floret

joan — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:53:24 +0000

by Felix Adamo

Felix Adamo is a news photographer and a longtime friend. When I open the paper and a photo demands a second look, it’s usually by Felix. His approach to composition, light, and content reflects the eye of a fine artist. Tonight his current photography exhibit, Fiore & Floret, opens at Valentien Restaurant & Wine Bar, 3310 Truxtun Ave. #160. in Bakersfield California. With a reception from 5 to 7 p.m., look to an evening of art, wine, and hors d’oeuvres. 25% of sales go to The Cancer Center at San Joaquin Community Hospital. Here’s an article about Felix’s fine art photography display by Camille Gavin in the Bakersfield Californian. Go Felix!

2012 Fluxfest Chicago-Group Show

joan — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:37:12 +0000

A “…Comprehensive exhibit overviewing 40 years of Mailart and Fluxus.” -Keith A. Buchholz. More info at Imagine Peace Archives and the fluxus blog.

From the Sketchbook

joan — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:58:41 +0000

This January’s see-saw weather… a few bitter, hail thrashing, cold windy days, but mostly temperate, sunny skies, has me thinking of Spring wildflowers already. Here’s a bit of that season’s color from one of my sketchbooks.

Lupine by Joan Desmond

Postcards From the Edge

joan — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:04:34 +0000

I’m participating in the 14th Annual POSTCARDS FROM THE EDGE, a benefit for Visual AIDS. This weekend, January 7-8, 2012. Hosted at Cheim & Read 547 West 25th Street, NY.

Xmas Holiday 2011

joan — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 04:32:39 +0000

To all from Joan

Cold Rain

joan — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:43:31 +0000

mixed media by Joan Desmond

and other phenomena.

Transition…

joan — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 19:00:47 +0000

September -mixed media by Joan Desmond-2011

Yesterday’s rough-edged rain

slashed away

summer’s gray smoke

cut loose

bound earth fragrance

ripped first leaves

spiraling down

Today’s soft clouds

float in fresh blue

awakened memories

mist over plump soil

curl in morning’s cool fringe

A familiar awareness

beckons

–J Desmond

New Month Monday

joan — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 21:30:41 +0000

Random and Unresolved Ideas -by J. Desmond

Yes, some are fuzzy…

MINIART EXCHANGE Vancouver: FACES

joan — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 16:41:45 +0000

From the Tuesday, July 5th, 2011 opening reception at the Ferry Building In Vancouver, Canada.

My work is the top right image in blue

Some of the over 200 people attending the opening

The photos were sent by Ruth Payne who coordinated this international traveling exhibit, FACES, in Vancouver.

International MiniArt Exchange Brazil/Canada

joan — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:43:24 +0000

An upcoming exhibition that I’m participating in. The show runs July 5-24, 2011, at the Ferry Building in Vancouver, Canada. This collection was first exhibited in Brazil.