Monday, September 15, 2008

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Chi Town







this is just some of what you all missed in Chicago

Saturday, August 16, 2008

Get It





Summer is over and time to finish Grad School!!!

Thursday, May 8, 2008

Monday, April 28, 2008

MFA Show - Melissa Lee, Printmaker

Well.. I'M DONE, I'M DONE, I'M DONE!!! wahoo.
The show was up for two weeks, and now its down, and the paper is finished being written. It is the nicest feeling in the world. its a humbling experience. I'm amazed that I have an MFA and I'm so proud of my show. I think it turned out fantastic! Its exciting.
Good luck to everyone next year!












Statement

Micah is psyched about his orals

2 down 1 to go

Our fabulous Printmaking grads are graduating this year. Thus far, Melissa J. Lee and Vitus R. Shell have passed their oral defenses and celebrated this victory with opening receptions for their Thesis Shows. This week, Micah Craven will follow suit...

Congratulations Printmakers!
We thank you for your leadership and support and wish you all the best.

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

I finally got hanging to be successful! I'm so proud.







The three images above are of a frame that my prints will hang from. It feels like it took a long time and alot of people to help figure out how to get the bracket system on the back to be a manageable task. I'm thrilled with the result. Smooth sailin' from here, baby. Hopefully.







The larger print collages are going to be hung like the one above. The size of this one almost seems like a towel hanging down, but I think that's just the composition of the prints. But I'm happy with this one as well. Durant taught me how to use a drill press last night. New favorite thing! So yeah, I'm getting excited.

My oral defense date has been confirmed and things are going smoothly. Its kinda nice.



And one for the homies!

Sunday, February 10, 2008

O- Film Festival

My picks

1. First Saturday in May
Good documentary about horses, their trainers and the families of the trainers. Makes me want to bet on horses.
2. Gimme Green
Insightful documentary about wasting water
3. The Wine Bar
Funny comedy short about a guy who just wants a PRB

Other ones I saw were A Lawyer Walks into a Bar, I love Hip Hop in Maracoo The Pipe, The Animation Block, surely a few more, and screened the Alternative Films. Good time over all still plan to see Kabluey.

Saturday, January 19, 2008

New Website

http://www.melissajeanlee.com

In full effect as of last night. Peep it, yo!

Sunday, December 2, 2007

Monday, November 12, 2007

CALL TO ARTISTS, ARTISANS, & CRAFTSMEN!!!

The Yoknapatawpha Arts Council needs art for their Annual Holiday Party and Silent Auction. All artists, artisans, and craftsmen encouraged to participate. Art may include paintings, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, Christmas ornaments, or anything else you can come up with! If you are interested in participating, please download and fill out the Artist Entry Form below and return it to YAC at your earliest convenience by dropping it off at the Powerhouse Community Arts Center or by mailing it to: YAC Post Office Box 544 Oxford, MS 38655. Thank you.

Artist Entry Form at www.oxfordarts.com

Friday, November 2, 2007

NOVEMBER 8TH AND 9TH - START HOLIDAY SHOPPING DURING THE OLE MISS ART WEEKEND

Next week there will be many opportunities to see what Ole Miss Students and Faculty are up to...

Thursday night, there is a CLOSING RECEPTION for "New Works in Painting" at Marimekko - 403 S. Lamar. Beer, Wine, and great art will be available for one and all.

Friay afternoon and evening there are two on campus events in Meek Hall.

Philip R. Jackson, Assistant Professor of Painting, will host an Open Studio from 3 - 7 pm in Meek Hall. He will display many new pieces before he sends them off for exhibition in faraway places.


AND the Grandaddy of them all...
THE ANNUAL STUDENT ART ASSOCIATION HOLIDAY ART AUCTION AND SALE.


Exceptional art from Ole Miss will be on view from 8 am to 5 pm in Gallery 130 for bidding. At 7 pm, Ole Miss Art puts out its best art for the LIVE Auction.

Bring friends and checkbooks to all events as a good time will be had by all, and a better time will be had by smart gift givers and savvy collectors who start their Holiday Shopping early.

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Hey!!


Thursday is "One Night Stand" a show at the Ole Miss Motel, aka the shady looking motel on university. Each artist takes over a room plus free beer and music, all should attend

Words of wisdom from one of my Artist Interviews

"Good luck- remember that the M.F.A. show is just the beginning and set your life up so that you can keep making work afterwards, no matter what!"

Jenny Schmid

http://www.bikinipressinternational.com/

Monday, October 22, 2007

New Paintings


fun. Fun. FUN! The show looked amazing. And I personally think its a good sign when a receptiong goes longer than anticipated.


Never stop a work too soon.


Laurie made a bunch of us who were there into peanuts.


By the end of the night the gentlemen had a bit too much fun. I think.

Well Done, Painters!

Sunday, October 21, 2007

The Peanut Gallery



A few images from the New Works in Painting Opening Reception at Marimekko.
Watch this space for news about a closing reception....

Friday, October 19, 2007

TONIGHT, TONIGHT, TONIGHT!!!!!



COME TO MARIMEKKO

for the
New Works in Painting Exhibition
Show features Ole Miss Grads, Laurie Fisher, Amy Evans, Micah Craven, Rina Chiu, and Danita Beck as well as free snacks, wine and beer and some sweet tunes in a "marvelously designed atmosphere."

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Laurie!!!!!!


This is a an example of Timothy Berg, "Squirrel Away" Thought it might do something for you.

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

New Work in Painting


Come check out the latest paintings by the grad and advanced undergrad painters.

Marimekko Gallery

Oct. 19th-Nov. 10th

RECEPTION:
Oct. 19, 5:30-7:30

Monday, October 15, 2007

New Work from the Candy Shop

Here are three new images, each is a little bigger than a human head, "Happy Boom Day," "Ice Cream Headache," and "The War On Sweets"



Thursday, October 11, 2007

The Return of Mud Daubers



Back at Marimekko this Friday and there will be even more free booze!! So put on a fancy shirt and you dancing shoes, be ready to go from 5:30 till 8:30 at the Marimekko, and late night at the bars

The new face of art


http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/44170000/jpg/_44170687_stelarcnorthnews.jpg

This is the correct link: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7039821.stm

Monday, October 1, 2007

This is what's up!


This is where everyone should be on Friday!.....there will be booze provided!