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Artwalk Birmingham 2012
Artwalk this year was a blast! I enjoyed it just as ever.. and even hung up a cube installation. Check out the photos of the space and my work!
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New Acquisition: Chi Roach
I am super excited about my recent art purchases from Chi Roach!
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New Painting: Mountain Pattern Study
A Mountain Pattern Study: Acrylic, graphite, charcoal, and ink on wood panel. I tried to challenge myself to go greyscale till the very end. 🙂
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The Exquisite Forest
The Exquisite Forest is an interesting site that crowd sources freeform art and animation. Anyone can participate. Work can be curated. In their words: “This Exquisite Forest is an online collaborative art project that lets users create short animations that build off one another as they explore a specific theme. The result is a collection…
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Learning how to screen print at Electric Ghost
I had a great time this past weekend in Little Rock. I learned how to screen print at Electric Ghost. If you need Tshirts, posters, or anything done, contact Brooks and he’ll hook you up with super high quality work! I’m super excited to get a small home set up and to start incorporating screen printing into my art. Check out…
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Weekend Artwork
I made some artwork in Little Rock and Birmingham… taking inspiration from around the web with my friend Brooks. You can view our inspiration board here: http://drp.mk/mBw
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Art Acquisition: John Lytle Wilson’s painting “Who Gave Them Guns?”
I’m super excited to have bought this piece of art today. John Lytle Wilson’s art is very imaginative and vibrant. I had my eye on this piece last fall at his show at Rojo and so when I saw that he had not sold it at the Magic City Art Connection here in Birmingham, I…
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New Acquisition: “Fountain’s Cusp” by Amy Sol
Every so often, I just have to buy art. I recently bought this limited edition print (of 50/signed!) from a favorite artist Amy Sol. It makes me think of the place where dreams are….
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You can buy my art on Etsy!
If you missed me at artwalk, you can get my prints on Etsy. I’ll be adding more to the list: postcards and originals as well. If you have any questions just contact me 🙂 thank you! sara new Etsy.Mini(6041867,’gallery’,3,5,0,’http://www.etsy.com’);
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Artwalk 2011 going on now!
Come see my work! 2nd Row Studios 24th st!
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New Work: Memory – “trailing the funeral”
Memory – “trailing the funeral” is a new series that will be with me at Artwalk 2011 along with other art and PRINTS!
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New Art: Memory Series
For the showing of “Pulp” at Beta Pictoris Gallery, I made a series of pieces based off of memory. I will post more detailed shots/statement soon. These were just taken from my iPhone. If you’re interested in the pieces, they will be shown in Beta Pictoris Gallery until August 31st.
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Come see my work in the group show: “Pulp” at Beta Pictoris Gallery
I am so humbled to announce that this Friday – three pieces of my work will be displayed in the group show at Beta Pictoris Gallery called “Pulp” – works on paper/ works with paper. I have two 2-dimensional pieces and one hanging sculpture included in the show. There are so many wonderfully talented artists in this show…
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“The Nature of Analysis” Print in Urban Outfitters Print Shop
My Digital piece “the Nature of Analysis” is being sold in Urban Outfiter’s Print shop. I still can’t decide if this is really cool or if I’m a hipster sell out. Just Kidding! (or am I) Also, I’m selling extremely high quality larger ones on stretched canvas in my Etsy shop if that’s more your…
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New Print Acquisition: Migawari by Audrey Kawasaki
I have recently acquired a new print from an artist: Migawari みがわり (..to give/sacrifice oneself..) by Audrey Kawasaki. I’ve absolutely ADORED Audrey’s work for quite some time and have even blogged about it a couple times. She had a print sale and I just couldn’t resist. Buying art from artists whenever I can energizes my…
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New Painting: “Infinity Part One”
Look for this one in Artwalk this weekend.
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The Trojan Crane – the world needs it.
The legend of the Trojan Horse is known by all… a gift of peace turned violent. In that spirit, I am embarking on a monumental project that I need your help with: The Trojan Crane. I am going to build a large-scale (10+feet) sculpture. It is going to be like the Trojan Horse… but an…
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Sketch of Secret Project I’m Working On
Here is a peek at some preliminary ideas for a secret new project. Hope I haven’t given too much away! -sara cannon
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New Work: Encaustic Painting “waiting for difference”
heres a little painting I made using encaustic painting and collage. “waiting for difference”
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New Work: “The Nature of Analysis”
Here is a digital collage I created. I hope you like it. – sara cannon
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De-Installing “The Fabric of Time” by Sara Cannon
My installation, “The Fabric of Time”, was up at Space One Eleven for over a month. Here is a video of me cutting the strings of time. -Sara Cannon De-Installation of The Fabric of Time by Sara Cannon from Sara Cannon on Vimeo.
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Beginning of new work: Your Data Must Be Analyzed
Your Data Must Be Analyzed is a new ongoing project of mine in the works that will hopefully see fruition soon. Here is a screen-print poster I made experimenting with the title of the project.
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Images from the “Statement of a Facade” Opening
Here are some images from the Space One Eleven opening “Statement of a Facade” by the Birmingham Art Collective and “Pubic Places, Private Spaces” by Margot Wade. Photos by sara Cannon and Andrew Thomson
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Opening Night Photo
I love this shot from the Public Opening Night. “Fabric of Time” By me (sara cannon) on the right and you can sort of see it on the left. Type on the left window. The umbrella makes it. sara
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Alternative Practices: Mail Art “Your Data Must Be Analyzed”
“Your Data Must Be Analyzed” is a Mail Art Series that I am sending out to my Alternative Practices class. It is an initial off-line survey that I am starting for another project. I’ve been calling this the “analog” version. (although there isn’t much analog about it) However, I am experimenting in the response Off-line…
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Alternative Practices: Book Binding
In my alternative practices class last night we learned book binding techniques. I was able to make a small book out of French Paper (kraft) and a cover from vintage contact paper I found at the thrift store. The first is a Japanese Stab Binding and the second book is a dos-à-dos binding. The dos-a-dos…
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Zine Pages for My Part of “Statement of a Facade” – Opening Friday!
Here are my two Zine page contribution for the opening of The Birmingham Art Collective’s Window Installation “Statement of a Facade” at Space One Eleven. Come Friday night. Opening Reception 6-8. In conjunction with Margot Wade’s gallery opening “Pubic Places Private Spaces”. (and no, that’s not a typo) Please be there. I am so excited…
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Alternative Practices
So I’ve decided to learn from my long time friend Jason Burgess and take his class on “Alternative Practices” for the month of February. I can not tell you how excited I am to participate in the workshop. Not only will I learn from my fellow artist, but I will also be on a set…
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My Upcoming Installation: The Birmingham Art Collective at Space One Eleven
Opening Reception: February 5th 6:00-8:00 pm Jason Burgess, Sara Cannon, Andrew Tompson, and Atreus Sacco are doing a Birmingham Art Collective window installation called “Statement of a Facade” in conjunction with the gallery show “Public Places, Private Spaces” by Margot Wade.
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Fabric of Time by Sara Cannon – Friday the 18th Installation Art Show
everyone grows up. everyone has memory. everyone wears clothes. – this interactive installation explores the fabric and communities combined with nostalgia, forward movement, associations, and memory.- The fabric swatches pinned delicately to the wall are all cut out and taken from different clothes that I have worn throughout my life. Every piece of material invokes…
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Friday the 18th – IPhone Behind the Scenes / Process Photos
Friday the 18th Installation Art Show at Loft 303 process photos for the installation prior to the show. jason burgess atreus sacco sara cannon andrew thompson Photos of the show to come. ~sara
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Art Acquisition: “Garden of Cleansed Perception” by Moriah Osborn
I have recently aquired this painting from my friend Moriah Osborn. Her work is really incredible! She has also participated in the show and artwalk with the Birmingham Art Collective see more of her work on her website: http://www.moriahosborn.com-a.googlepages.com/art
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FRIDAY THE 18th – Installation Art Show
Friday the 18th Dec 18th + 8:00pm Phoenix Loft 303 ART + BEER + MUSIC jason burgess atreus sacco sara cannon andrew thompson come by the house to see some installation as a preview for a future joint project between the artists – exhibiting in Birmingham in February!
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Artwalk 2009: the Mission Building and “Icecream Funeral” (more photos)
At Birmingham Artwalk 2009, The Birmingham Art Collective occupied David Carrigan’s old Jimmy Hale “Mission Building”. Because of the raw interior, I decided to install the sculpture that I had been thinking about for a while but never had a place to make it happen. Other artists that displayed in the building that night were:…
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Artwalk 2009: “Icecream Funeral”
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Woodlawn Artwalk 2009 – photos
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Sketch of upcoming New Work
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Come See Me Saturday – Woodlawn Arts
I am participating as an individual artist in woodlawn this saturday. I will be located in the Main Street Birmingham offices at One 55th Place. Come by and see some good art! I will have flyers for the upcoming Birmingham Art Collective show with me. Its a good chance to take a peek at Woodrow…
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PLATH
here is an art book that I made 20 of for a party that my friend Rebecca Schiffman and I hosted.
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the origins.progression
title: the origins.progression exhibited: artwalk 2008
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Cost / Benefit Analysis
Name of series: Cost/Benefit Analysis Exhibited: “the show” at Bottletree, Happi Boutique w/Christian Escheverri, and Artwalk 2008
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Artwalk 2008
Location: Studio 212 Date: September 3-4, 2008
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Series: everything has fields
Exhibition: “everyone takes notes, everything has fields” dual show with Jason Burgess Location: Happi Boutique in Homewood, AL Date: March 16, 2008
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Opening Photos: “everyone takes notes, everything has fields”
Exhibition: “everyone takes notes, everything has fields” dual show with Jason Burgess Location: Happi Boutique in Homewood, AL Date: March 16, 2008
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Process for sculpture “the aftermath”
“The Aftermath” is made from found materials (wood, roots, tie wire, lath, rocks, bulldozer arm) all from a clear cut site at Moss Rock Preserve in Hoover, AL, with the exception of the lath which is from a house being gutted in Southside. The sculpture explores the aftermath of the destruction before the creation of…
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The Show at Bottletree – July 2008
Artists: the birmingham art collective Works Exhibited: “Cost/Benefit Analysis” Series
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Installation backdrop for Nina Nastasia
This was a joint-collaborative piece with charles amos horn back last february, 2008. I am still hoping that he has some better photos of it. materials: found vellum and lath. mono-filament.
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The SHOW – Dec 1, 2007
At Birmingham Art Collective’s “The Show” on December 1, 2007, I co-organized the event and exhibited “the crane no.3”.