![Today’s #FeaturedFriday focuses on the work of @jessecaynezsimmons, a documentary filmmaker and educator based in #Dayton, Ohio. Jesseca is an assistant professor at the @universityofdayton who was recently awarded an Ohio Arts Council #IndividualExcellenceAward in the category of #MediaArts.
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Two of Jesseca’s projects are featured in this post. The first three stills are from her short hybrid documentary titled “Emerald Ice” (2016). Described by Jesseca as a “docufantasy,” #EmeraldIce is “a cinematic journey exploring the mind of the American poet Diane Wakoski. This short experimental film brings to the screen her work—the sprawling beauty that is Diane's emotional spectrum.”
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You can view Emerald Ice for free at: rebrand.ly/emerald-ice
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The next three stills are from Jesseca’s work-in-progress project, “Medusa.” Inspired by the mythical figure of the same name, “Medusa” is an “essay-style documentary that tells the story of the infamous gorgon like never before.” Jesseca said the funding she received from the OAC has directly supported this film.
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Jesseca has been recognized by the American Society of Cinematographers and was a Southern Exposure Film Fellow for @SouthernEnvironment in Birmingham, Alabama. Her interests are rooted in exploring the documentary genre and finding ways for the form to be an extension of content. Some recurring themes in Jesseca’s work include: nature, music, gender, and female perspectives.
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For more information about Jesseca and her filmmaking work, visit: jessecaysimmons.com
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Images courtesy of Jesseca Ynez Simmons · #OhioArtist #Film #Filmmaker #Documentary #ShortFilm #Cinema #Docufantasy #Medusa #GreekMythology #WorkinProgress #ArtsOhio]()
Today’s #FeaturedFriday focuses on the work of @jessecaynezsimmons, a documentary filmmaker and educator based in #Dayton, Ohio. Jesseca is an assistant professor at the @universityofdayton who was recently awarded an Ohio Arts Council #IndividualExcellenceAward in the category of #MediaArts. . Two of Jesseca’s projects are featured in this post. The first three stills are from her short hybrid documentary titled “Emerald Ice” (2016). Described by Jesseca as a “docufantasy,” #EmeraldIce is “a cinematic journey exploring the mind of the American poet Diane Wakoski. This short experimental film brings to the screen her work—the sprawling beauty that is Diane's emotional spectrum.” . You can view Emerald Ice for free at: rebrand.ly/emerald-ice . The next three stills are from Jesseca’s work-in-progress project, “Medusa.” Inspired by the mythical figure of the same name, “Medusa” is an “essay-style documentary that tells the story of the infamous gorgon like never before.” Jesseca said the funding she received from the OAC has directly supported this film. . Jesseca has been recognized by the American Society of Cinematographers and was a Southern Exposure Film Fellow for @SouthernEnvironment in Birmingham, Alabama. Her interests are rooted in exploring the documentary genre and finding ways for the form to be an extension of content. Some recurring themes in Jesseca’s work include: nature, music, gender, and female perspectives. . For more information about Jesseca and her filmmaking work, visit: jessecaysimmons.com . . Images courtesy of Jesseca Ynez Simmons · #OhioArtist #Film #Filmmaker #Documentary #ShortFilm #Cinema #Docufantasy #Medusa #GreekMythology #WorkinProgress #ArtsOhio ![Join us in a virtual celebration of the Governor’s Awards for the Arts, premiering on May 10, 2021, at noon!
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The OAC is partnering with @theohiochannel to offer several opportunities to celebrate the impactful contributions of our 2020 award recipients. Details and broadcast times are available at oac.ohio.gov/governorsawards
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Although we will miss seeing everyone in person this year, the health and safety of our arts community is always our top priority, and we look forward to celebrating this wonderful group of winners virtually in May!
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🌟🌟#GovernorsAwards2020 Award Recipients:🌟🌟
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Arts Administration: Lora Snow (Gallipolis)
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Arts Education: Nigel Burgoine (Holland) | @BalletTheatreofToledo
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Arts Education: Marshall Kimball (Marietta) | @MariettaCollege
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Arts Patron: The Charles H. Dater Foundation (Cincinnati)
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Business Support of the Arts: Nicolettecinemagraphics (Columbus) | @cinemagraphics
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Community Development & Participation: Jorma Kaukonen’s Fur Peace Ranch (Pomeroy) | @FurPeace
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Community Development & Participation: Joan Perch (Elyria) | @joanperch @lorainccc
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Individual Artist: Jesse Ayers, DMA (Canton) | @malone_u
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Individual Artist: Andy Snow (Dayton) | @andysnow3
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Award artwork by @barryunderwood_studio | #OhioArtsCouncil #OAC #Winners #OhioArt #Congratulations #Awards #ArtAwards #CommunityDevelopment #ArtsPatron #ArtandBusiness #ArtsAdministration #ArtsEducation #OhioGovernorsAwards2020]()
Join us in a virtual celebration of the Governor’s Awards for the Arts, premiering on May 10, 2021, at noon! . The OAC is partnering with @theohiochannel to offer several opportunities to celebrate the impactful contributions of our 2020 award recipients. Details and broadcast times are available at oac.ohio.gov/governorsawards . Although we will miss seeing everyone in person this year, the health and safety of our arts community is always our top priority, and we look forward to celebrating this wonderful group of winners virtually in May! . 🌟🌟#GovernorsAwards2020 Award Recipients:🌟🌟 . Arts Administration: Lora Snow (Gallipolis) . Arts Education: Nigel Burgoine (Holland) | @BalletTheatreofToledo . Arts Education: Marshall Kimball (Marietta) | @MariettaCollege . Arts Patron: The Charles H. Dater Foundation (Cincinnati) . Business Support of the Arts: Nicolettecinemagraphics (Columbus) | @cinemagraphics . Community Development & Participation: Jorma Kaukonen’s Fur Peace Ranch (Pomeroy) | @FurPeace . Community Development & Participation: Joan Perch (Elyria) | @joanperch @lorainccc . Individual Artist: Jesse Ayers, DMA (Canton) | @malone_u . Individual Artist: Andy Snow (Dayton) | @andysnow3 . . Award artwork by @barryunderwood_studio | #OhioArtsCouncil #OAC #Winners #OhioArt #Congratulations #Awards #ArtAwards #CommunityDevelopment #ArtsPatron #ArtandBusiness #ArtsAdministration #ArtsEducation #OhioGovernorsAwards2020 ![Bridget Murphy Milligan is an #OhioArtist from Tiro (Crawford County) and a maker of images. Her artwork engages in a variety of image types and explores the relationship between photography and storytelling. Her most recent body of work, “Wonder Tales: The Imprint of Child’s Play,” is a photographic series that celebrates the spirit and complexities of childhood. The photos shared in today’s #FeaturedFriday are from this series.
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In an artist statement, Bridget explained that the photos in “Wonder Tales” combine “tangible experiences with fictional narratives,” adding that “early memories and childhood experiences leave permanent imprints on the consciousness.” She continues: “This series investigates the inventive play and the uninhibited curiosity of children. In examining the discoveries that youthful fantasies and fears reveal, the photos attempt to expose the delicate awakenings experienced through fanciful play, revealing a renewed sense of wonder in the ordinary. These compositions offer inspiration for the viewer to reconnect with their inner child. Opportunities to recall these experiences—the good and the bad—allow us an awareness of just how our youthful imaginations have influenced our lives and constructed our identities.”
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A recipient of the Jacob K. Javits Fellowship from @usedgov and a @photolucida Critical Mass finalist, Bridget recently received an Ohio Arts Council #IndividualExcellenceAward in the category of #Photography. Bridget’s work has been exhibited widely throughout the U.S. as well as in Canada, Ireland, and Italy. She is currently an associate professor of art at the College of Wooster (@wooinsider) and has had the privilege of teaching since 2000. Her teaching experience includes traditional, digital and alternative photographic techniques, as well as studio work in performative video and interactive installation.
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To learn more, visit bridgetmmilligan.com.
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Photos by Bridget Murphy Milligan · #OhioPhotographer #WonderTales #ChildsPlay #DreamFlight #BearHug #Timber #Photograph #Imagination]()
Bridget Murphy Milligan is an #OhioArtist from Tiro (Crawford County) and a maker of images. Her artwork engages in a variety of image types and explores the relationship between photography and storytelling. Her most recent body of work, “Wonder Tales: The Imprint of Child’s Play,” is a photographic series that celebrates the spirit and complexities of childhood. The photos shared in today’s #FeaturedFriday are from this series. . In an artist statement, Bridget explained that the photos in “Wonder Tales” combine “tangible experiences with fictional narratives,” adding that “early memories and childhood experiences leave permanent imprints on the consciousness.” She continues: “This series investigates the inventive play and the uninhibited curiosity of children. In examining the discoveries that youthful fantasies and fears reveal, the photos attempt to expose the delicate awakenings experienced through fanciful play, revealing a renewed sense of wonder in the ordinary. These compositions offer inspiration for the viewer to reconnect with their inner child. Opportunities to recall these experiences—the good and the bad—allow us an awareness of just how our youthful imaginations have influenced our lives and constructed our identities.” . A recipient of the Jacob K. Javits Fellowship from @usedgov and a @photolucida Critical Mass finalist, Bridget recently received an Ohio Arts Council #IndividualExcellenceAward in the category of #Photography. Bridget’s work has been exhibited widely throughout the U.S. as well as in Canada, Ireland, and Italy. She is currently an associate professor of art at the College of Wooster (@wooinsider) and has had the privilege of teaching since 2000. Her teaching experience includes traditional, digital and alternative photographic techniques, as well as studio work in performative video and interactive installation. . To learn more, visit bridgetmmilligan.com. . . Photos by Bridget Murphy Milligan · #OhioPhotographer #WonderTales #ChildsPlay #DreamFlight #BearHug #Timber #Photograph #Imagination ![Today’s #TraditionsTuesday organization is Rust Belt Fibershed, a regional network of farmers, designers, and textile enthusiasts who create – and create with – locally grown textiles. Based in Cleveland (Cuyahoga County) and encompassing the region within a 250-mile radius of the city, @rustbeltfibershed connects producers and makers by hosting virtual and in-person meet ups, facilitating projects that connect community members to the origins of their clothing, and maintaining online directories of small-scale producers. Their goal is to localize a circular fiber supply chain in our region.
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Currently, Rust Belt Fibershed and @praxisfiberworkshop in Cleveland are partnering to facilitate the “One Year, One Outfit” project. A cohort of designers in the region are creating three garment pieces out of materials from within the fibershed. Participants are meeting bi-monthly virtually throughout this year to share their progress and troubleshoot. In November 2021 the cohort will debut their final creations, along with stories about the experience of creating soil-to-soil garments. (A finished garment by @malvarstewart and a garment component by @janel.s.franks are pictured here).
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So, what is a fibershed? Borrowing from the concept of a watershed, a fibershed is a geographic area that provides the resources and infrastructure to create textiles from locally harvested fibers – whether from animals (like sheep, alpaca, goats, or rabbits) or plants (like flax, hemp, or cotton). Rust Belt Fibershed uses a soil-to-soil framework, supporting the production of textiles that can be responsibly returned to the soil at the end of their useful lifespan.
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Another current initiative is the Rust Belt Linen Project, where volunteers are growing flax on their personal or community properties to add to the future of a flax seed bank in our region, as well as experimenting with processing linen.
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Rust Belt Fibershed was co-founded in 2018 by Jess Boeke and Sarah Pottle. You can learn more about all of Rust Belt Fibershed’s initiatives at rustbeltfibershed.com.
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#OhioArtists #FiberArt #RustBelt #Fibershed #Local #OhioFindItHere #ArtsOhio #Textiles]()
Today’s #TraditionsTuesday organization is Rust Belt Fibershed, a regional network of farmers, designers, and textile enthusiasts who create – and create with – locally grown textiles. Based in Cleveland (Cuyahoga County) and encompassing the region within a 250-mile radius of the city, @rustbeltfibershed connects producers and makers by hosting virtual and in-person meet ups, facilitating projects that connect community members to the origins of their clothing, and maintaining online directories of small-scale producers. Their goal is to localize a circular fiber supply chain in our region. . Currently, Rust Belt Fibershed and @praxisfiberworkshop in Cleveland are partnering to facilitate the “One Year, One Outfit” project. A cohort of designers in the region are creating three garment pieces out of materials from within the fibershed. Participants are meeting bi-monthly virtually throughout this year to share their progress and troubleshoot. In November 2021 the cohort will debut their final creations, along with stories about the experience of creating soil-to-soil garments. (A finished garment by @malvarstewart and a garment component by @janel.s.franks are pictured here). . So, what is a fibershed? Borrowing from the concept of a watershed, a fibershed is a geographic area that provides the resources and infrastructure to create textiles from locally harvested fibers – whether from animals (like sheep, alpaca, goats, or rabbits) or plants (like flax, hemp, or cotton). Rust Belt Fibershed uses a soil-to-soil framework, supporting the production of textiles that can be responsibly returned to the soil at the end of their useful lifespan. . Another current initiative is the Rust Belt Linen Project, where volunteers are growing flax on their personal or community properties to add to the future of a flax seed bank in our region, as well as experimenting with processing linen. . Rust Belt Fibershed was co-founded in 2018 by Jess Boeke and Sarah Pottle. You can learn more about all of Rust Belt Fibershed’s initiatives at rustbeltfibershed.com. . . #OhioArtists #FiberArt #RustBelt #Fibershed #Local #OhioFindItHere #ArtsOhio #Textiles ![Today’s #FeaturedFriday focuses on work included in #OhioArtist Larry Winston Collins’ “They That Matter” series. Larry, an associate professor at @miamiuniversity, is a recent #OhioArtsCouncil Individual Excellence Award recipient whose work in drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, and printmaking influences his mixed-media style of “Art Fusion.”
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“They That Matter” is a series of wall sculptures that reflects on events in the United States concerning the shooting of Black men and women by police. Through his work in building these shrines, Collins said he wanted viewers to “see all individuals together, consider the magnitude of the problem, and find some solutions.”
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“What this series of works does is show each person represented in a positive light to consider who they were and their role in society as a son or daughter, father or husband,” Collins said in an artist statement. “Half of the works are silver-relief plaques created using a mixed-media plaster technique. Each of the portraits are hand painted in acrylic paints. The second half of the series were created as mixed-media sculptures. These were constructed using mostly found materials such as old frames, metal cans, and plastic decorations. The portraits were drawn in plaster and painted to resemble porcelain. My motive was to show each person as someone precious and that their lives mattered.”
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Larry’s career has encompassed a multitude of projects, series, and exhibitions, including a similar collection of shrines the artist created that paid homage to individuals who were involved in the civil rights movement. You can view more of Larry's work on his website: larrywcollins.com.
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Images courtesy of Larry Winston Collins • #ArtFusion #TheyThatMatter #MixedMedia #SilverRelief]()
Today’s #FeaturedFriday focuses on work included in #OhioArtist Larry Winston Collins’ “They That Matter” series. Larry, an associate professor at @miamiuniversity, is a recent #OhioArtsCouncil Individual Excellence Award recipient whose work in drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, and printmaking influences his mixed-media style of “Art Fusion.” . “They That Matter” is a series of wall sculptures that reflects on events in the United States concerning the shooting of Black men and women by police. Through his work in building these shrines, Collins said he wanted viewers to “see all individuals together, consider the magnitude of the problem, and find some solutions.” . “What this series of works does is show each person represented in a positive light to consider who they were and their role in society as a son or daughter, father or husband,” Collins said in an artist statement. “Half of the works are silver-relief plaques created using a mixed-media plaster technique. Each of the portraits are hand painted in acrylic paints. The second half of the series were created as mixed-media sculptures. These were constructed using mostly found materials such as old frames, metal cans, and plastic decorations. The portraits were drawn in plaster and painted to resemble porcelain. My motive was to show each person as someone precious and that their lives mattered.” . Larry’s career has encompassed a multitude of projects, series, and exhibitions, including a similar collection of shrines the artist created that paid homage to individuals who were involved in the civil rights movement. You can view more of Larry's work on his website: larrywcollins.com. . . Images courtesy of Larry Winston Collins • #ArtFusion #TheyThatMatter #MixedMedia #SilverRelief ![This week’s #FeaturedFriday highlights Qarrianne Blayr, associate artistic director, resident choreographer, teacher, and professional dancer with @daytoncontemporarydancecompany (DCDC). DCDC, a 2018 #Ohio Governor’s Award winner, was founded in 1968 by Jeraldyne Blunden to create performance opportunities for dancers of color. Five decades later, the company remains rooted in the African American experience, committed to the development of diverse movement artists on the global stage.
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Ms. Blayr earned her BFA at Howard University and studied traditional Jamaican dance at the University of West Indies at Mona. She is most inspired by the study of spirituality, human nature, and traditional/social dances of people of African lineage. She uses these ideas to guide her creative process.
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You can see the work of Ms. Blayr and DCDC during the 2021 @OhioDance Virtual Festival Choreography Concert on May 1, 2021, at 7 p.m. Tickets are now on sale for the concert and the full 2021 Virtual OhioDance Festival, to be presented April 30 - May 2, 2021. Ticket sales will be live through April 16, 2021, at rebrand.ly/ohiodance-2021-festival-tickets. The 2021 Virtual Festival schedule is viewable at ohiodance.org/festival/schedule.
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OhioDance is a statewide arts service organization dedicated to inclusively supporting the diverse and vibrant practice of dance of all cultures and for all capabilities.
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Photo by Robert Robbins · #OhioArtist #Dance #OhioDance #DCDC #Dayton #DCDC52nd #OhioDanceFestival]()
This week’s #FeaturedFriday highlights Qarrianne Blayr, associate artistic director, resident choreographer, teacher, and professional dancer with @daytoncontemporarydancecompany (DCDC). DCDC, a 2018 #Ohio Governor’s Award winner, was founded in 1968 by Jeraldyne Blunden to create performance opportunities for dancers of color. Five decades later, the company remains rooted in the African American experience, committed to the development of diverse movement artists on the global stage. . Ms. Blayr earned her BFA at Howard University and studied traditional Jamaican dance at the University of West Indies at Mona. She is most inspired by the study of spirituality, human nature, and traditional/social dances of people of African lineage. She uses these ideas to guide her creative process. . You can see the work of Ms. Blayr and DCDC during the 2021 @OhioDance Virtual Festival Choreography Concert on May 1, 2021, at 7 p.m. Tickets are now on sale for the concert and the full 2021 Virtual OhioDance Festival, to be presented April 30 - May 2, 2021. Ticket sales will be live through April 16, 2021, at rebrand.ly/ohiodance-2021-festival-tickets. The 2021 Virtual Festival schedule is viewable at ohiodance.org/festival/schedule. . OhioDance is a statewide arts service organization dedicated to inclusively supporting the diverse and vibrant practice of dance of all cultures and for all capabilities. . . Photo by Robert Robbins · #OhioArtist #Dance #OhioDance #DCDC #Dayton #DCDC52nd #OhioDanceFestival
