Lake Forest Forest

So green.

New Project Idea

Last night I went to see Leonard Cohen in concert. It was fantastic and I wish I could go again. Given my failure to receive funding to exhibit and attend residencies, I am seriously considering applying for a grant to produce new work based on my experience as a groupie following the Leonard Cohen world tour.

And, I saw a chipmunk this afternoon.

Vege Garden Tour

Apologies for the very wobbly hand held camera.

In One City Block.

I haven't ridden the El yet as all the stairs are a challenge for my ankle and leg. As I was walking under it I noticed that it looks like it may have been installed by the same firm that manages a lot of our call centres. While walking on the same block I was reassured to see that maintenance of fire fighting systems was taken more seriously.

Saturday at Art Chicago

On the way to Art Chicago the bridges were raised. Chicago has more of these bridges than any other city. I tried to take a photo of the Merchandise Mart where Art Chicago is held but could only get half the building in one frame. But don't panic the show was only on 2 floors so I probably only walked about 20km. I bought a beautiful drawing by Danica Phelps. There was so much to see. My favourites were the Sol Le Witt gouaches. By 2pm I decided that what I needed was more art so I went to the MOCA where the Olafur Eliason exhibition opened yesterday. Sooo beautiful. Light installations and beautiful, beautiful geometry. No photos allowed!

Sunshine in Chicago and how to choose a good hotel.

I am in chicago to see Art Chicago. I went yesterday and was blown away as I stepped out of the lift to see Sol Le Witts, Jenny Holzers, and my first ever, and most haunting beautiful, Helen Frankenthaler. Like all Art Fairs there is also some ordinary work and I am going for a better look today.

Today I woke to sunshine and here are some views from the window. And, also the wallpaper in the hotel bathroom. I think I want to stay in the bath all day.

Major Rain Event

We are having what is described in the press as the second major rain event in 2 weeks. Yes it is wet. Today this beautiful creature, which is apparently a skunk!, transferred her babies to higher ground. She looks like a luxuriant persian cat.