Red? White? Juice or Mineral Water...grab a glass and follow me...
Janette compared it to being like a wedding...
I said, it's like birth, fear, pain and joy, and for the artist crying in the kitchen because one of her beloved pieces sold, it was like grief!
Deborah Halpern, spoke of a mixture of grief and joy...
John read poetry, he'd written especially for us...
How did I cope with it all...well, deep breaths in the kitchen, the champagne helped, and...
I kept a disassociation from my work all night...I had 250 good reasons to not look at it once. 250 joyful faces...there to support, enjoy, be proud of and be there for us, amazing!!!
Minutes before it all started...
This was wonderful...
So was this...
The buzz was electric...
And our beloved Morning Pictures...Rolling on quietly in the corner...
It was a fantastic night.
The lead up was quite a journey. I had felt uneasy for days prior, mixture of all sorts of emotions. It's a strange feeling I had...like leaving the warm nurturing nest of my art group and jumping into a big open sky. But once the gallery curator steps in and takes charge of the situation, this feeling of letting it all go happens, quite exhilarating to jump over that edge. It was time now to get on and enjoy the precious moments...and I did...and I still am.
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20 comments:
Congratulations on what looks like a very successful opening night. I hope to get out to see the exhibition myself - it looks amazing!
Great work, Jo! It sounds like a very touching, special evening.
Congrats on such an exciting turn out. I think I recognize your friend's style from earlier- the tutu on the wall- was she the one with the metal dress in her garden?
Looks like a wonderful opening!
Stunning work, rich, juicy, heartfelt, glorious! I can so relate to the tears when a beloved piece was sold; it is a bit like selling your child! I have enjoyed sharing in this effort vicariously, which would only have been better if I could have been there in person. Big Congratulations to you all!
Thanks so much Jo for sharing these photographs of your exhibition opening night. I felt like I was right there sharing in the evening. And what an evening! Fantastic that you had such a crowd. The glimpses of the work are tantalizing! Bravo Jo! You deserve all things good. Bathe in these feelings for awhile.
Congratulations Jo! I should think you are thrilled!
I understand what hard work it is but, wow! it all looks amazing. Wish I could be visitor number 251!xx
Congratulations TO YOU
REALLY STUNNING WORKS & BEAUTIFUL EXHIBITION
It was fabulous Jo and to be there amongst you very talented ladies was so inspiring. The room was a buzz with vibrant energy. The works were all brilliant. I might even be back on Saturday, fires permitting.
Hey Jo
Heard it was unbelievable - Ro told me. Congratulations the images look so amazing. i heard it was such a success. Wonderful.
xo
It was special.
Oh Jo, how wonderful. This must have been pure electricity!
Hurray to so amazing evenings!
TOUCHDOWN! I was there! Did you feel me? I drank, I mingled, I was blown away by the eclectic art! What a night you had - you looked stunning! you guys were THE event! I hugged you when I left - a standing ovation to you and your amazing art friends. xxo
Oh...what a wonderful post and a wonderful opening. I love your story and your feelings that you shared... i am so excited for you! roxanne
congrats Jo for a truly amazing show - the hard work with the tension of the tradegy in your part of the world is truly inspirational - here's to your success
Oh Jo congratualtions I was wanting to come to the opening,maybe I will make the journey down to Melbourne.
I'm so glad everything went off well
Jen
Oh wow this looks amazing Jo! A very exciting looking exhibition. Such a great idea having your morning pictures rolling. Good luck for the demonstation today.
thank you, jo, for sharing these pictures *and* your feelings... it all LOOKS fabulous!!! wow!
i think i would experience the same feelings that you did... you're brave... xxxooo
The show looks fabulous!!! and What a space ..
People were really looking forward to this.. that must feel so GOOD!!!
Congratulations to you all!!!
and Thanks for the wine and the trip around the gallery before everybody got there... if we had of waited we never would have saw a thing for the crowd.. haha...!!
Hi Jo,
I was so lucky to have seen Ro's blog the other day about your gallery showing, and as it was only five minutes away how could I resist...
It was fantastic!!!....sorry I couldn't be there at the opening, but I was so lucky to be there on a quieter day actually, as I had time to absorb and admire each and every lovely sublime piece...I loved all of it, so many pieces of creative subtly and beauty...I awoke this morning seeing burnt silk, rusty tin, braided beading, colours and themes swirling gently in my mind...thank you to all of the artists who exhibited!!!!...
It was such a gift to be able to see it all displayed so wonderfully, deliciously, like a candy store of mixed media waiting to be eaten with the eyes.....xx
Many congratulations and well deserved success.
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