Monday Morning - Not in the Studio

I'm going on a hike instead!  I need to escape for a little while, go commune with nature.  But first before I go, I'll give you a little run down on what I saw at the Utah Arts Festival.

Our friend Dave Borba had a booth.  He makes the most wonderful mixed-media folk art inspired pieces.

This was my favorite thing in the entire festival.  The picture is a little blurry.  All of his work is interactive; I love art you can touch!  On this one, there is a string you pull and the wings raise.  I'm going to have to save my money for some of his art.

This artist, Vladimir Ovtcharov, had beautiful fantasy style paintings.

I've named this guy the Shaman of Arts.  Beautiful.

There was much dancing.  Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company was there.

These young Ririe-Woodbury dancers did a flash mob performance.

Since we've moved to Utah, we see this fellow at every outdoor event, and he is always dancing.  He also always wears white pants.  He has become a constant for me here, a touchstone of sorts.  I didn't see him last summer and I found myself very upset and disoriented by this.  I don't know his name, but everyone knows who I'm talking about when I say "you know, the white pants guy".

I loved these pepper grinders by Robert Wilhelm.

Our friend Alex Caldiero, an amazing poet, had his Poetarium booth, another interactive event.  Slips of paper were passed out that you used to "purchase" your poem.  You got to choose between a Sicilian proverb, or a poem performed in tongues, sound, or images.

I meant to take a picture of what I brought home from the festival, but darn it I forgot.  And I have to run now, so I'll have to show you that later.

Have a good Monday!