Since my last post, we have actually met three times - in April, June, and most recently on July 13. At our last meeting, we met in Paul’s
studio and were all very impressed with the work he does, his space, the artwork, and that he still manages to devote so much time and energy to JAMmARTt. Paul picked up a delicious Middle Eastern spread, which we all enjoyed before the meeting. In fact a good part of the meeting was spent in socializing and eating---a sure sign that we are getting to know and enjoy each other's company.
After a tour of the studio, we discussed the physical requirements for some of the designed panels. We reviewed the model and all the required panels. Paul cut to size a few of the panels, as well as canvas backgrounds which can later be glued to hard panels.
Our goal is to bring the individual Muslim and individual Jewish panels to our next meeting in as finished a state as possible. Once we see how they all lay out, we will work together on the shared panels.
Our next get together will be during Ramadan to break the fast on the evening of September 12 at 8:00 PM. Spouses are invited.
Our next official meeting, due to Ramadan, Rosh Hashannah, Yom Kippur, etc. will not be until October in Paul’s studio. But this will give everyone a lot of time to work on the panels.
I mentioned to a few people during the meeting that the synagogue of which many of the Jewish artists in the group belong,
Tikvat Israel, is working on an interfaith event in January. If we have the piece finished enough to display, this would be a nice venue to do so. And of course, we need to all be thinking about public spaces where it can be displayed when finished.
Overall, it was very exciting to be in the studio and begin to work out some of the physical details. I think it clarified for many of us the 3-D aspect and gave us a better concept of the size. We’re all looking forward to seeing each other after the summer and to seeing the beautiful artwork that will be done during the next few months.
Since my last post, we have actually met three times - in April, June, and most recently on July 13. At our last meeting, we met in Paul’s studio and were all very impressed with the work he does, his space, the artwork, and that he still manages to devote so much time and energy to JAMmARTt. Paul picked up a delicious Middle Eastern spread, which we all enjoyed before the meeting. In fact a good part of the meeting was spent in socializing and eating---a sure sign that we are getting to know and enjoy each other's company.
After a tour of the studio, we discussed the physical requirements for some of the designed panels. We reviewed the model and all the required panels. Paul cut to size a few of the panels, as well as canvas backgrounds which can later be glued to hard panels.
Our goal is to bring the individual Muslim and individual Jewish panels to our next meeting in as finished a state as possible. Once we see how they all lay out, we will work together on the shared panels.
Our next get together will be during Ramadan to break the fast on the evening of September 12 at 8:00 PM. Spouses are invited.
Our next official meeting, due to Ramadan, Rosh Hashannah, Yom Kippur, etc. will not be until October in Paul’s studio. But this will give everyone a lot of time to work on the panels.
I mentioned to a few people during the meeting that the synagogue of which many of the Jewish artists in the group belong, Tikvat Israel, is working on an interfaith event in January. If we have the piece finished enough to display, this would be a nice venue to do so. And of course, we need to all be thinking about public spaces where it can be displayed when finished.
