I first thought of this concept for the 8 x 8 x 8 show back in August '07 with the date of August 7, '07 date being in the news as a lucky day. In the news report, they said that the 8/8/08 date was even luckier due to the number 8 repeating itself three times. I got to thinking about how neat it would be to have a show on that day and to have artists submit each eight pieces of work. Suggesstions came in, "why not 88 artists?". That sounded terrifying to me in trying to get 88 artists to submit each 8 pieces of work that are 8" by 8" in dimension, let alone curating and hanging the show. I've never curated a show before, so this is all new waters for me to venture into.
Then the obvious solution was to have 8 artists in the show; very manageble. Easy enough being in a very supportive community of artists to put the call out. I just hope that by excluding the invitation from the rest of the community that no one feels hurt! Each of of will have 8 pieces of work that are 8" by 8". Well, except for Dan. His idea was so unique and exciting (and I'm sure the others are too, but I don't know what they are up to yet) that I had to let him run with it.
I am excited by this project and
Leighanna Light wanted to do a parallel project with other artists that are out of state (although at this post , a site for the exhibiton has not been determined). I will post that link when I have it! It should be pretty exciting!
I've seen Dan's concept and I can't wait to see it completed! Pat Berrett has already completed one or two of his pieces already. I worked on my concept and found a way (gosh, I hope it works!) to incorporate several of the mediums I like to work in within each piece. The image posted here is a hint of what will appear in one of the works.
