Stack it, pack it, clean it......

We started the morning early, all huddled together in the computer room where the heat was already fired up. Our agenda: discuss the final list of to-do's before the exhibition. Mostly we need to prepare the spaces to show people's work - which involves a lot of white paint, stacking chairs, saw horses and tables into storage and cleaning personal studios.



Once again the students of Metafora came together in a joined-effort to make things happen! The morning was full of activity in all areas of the school and walls are beginning to look ready for displaying our hard work.



After the initial push to prepare the spaces people started to melt into their personal studios to finish works - and then there were a few of us who were still plugging away on our computers to finish our end-of-term books, blogs and photo's.
This photo was taken 5 hours ago and, I swear to you, the people sitting down at the tables are still here now: Rosie, Zoe, Ron and Robyn.



We have a goal: to have the "show" up and ready by the end of tomorrow - at least as far as having everything measured and ready. Unfinished works will still be being completed through Friday......ah, the life of artists.

We're filling the space......

Woo hooooo.....engines are burning full steam.

Walking around the halls of Metafora you can't help but notice the sound of busy-busy people buzzing around. It's the hummmmm of production - and we're making quite a sweet batch of artistic nectar!



It's the holiday season, it's cold and wet outside, the school year is ending for some and there is a lot to do.....but head's are held high (or low bent over masterful work!) and spirits remain active, playful and happy.



There is a contagious feeling of creativity mixed with frustration and together they produce a cohesive harmony amongst artist and canvas as well as amongst the culturally diverse student body. If ever you need to remember what it feels like to be hopeful and inspired by the possibilities in life - come to Metafora and witness the beauty that we have all made here.



Two day's to the exhibition - more news to come soon - stay tuned!!!

Official Invitation

The official invitation for the winter exhibit at Metafora International Workshop is here! This seasons theme is called [Fill This Space] and the stages of preparation have begun with great enthusiasm.


(Click on thumbnail to see full view of invitation)

This years students hail from over 13 different countries and span thirty years of age difference. This colorful mix of artisans have coagulated into a cohesive and supportive network for each other and will present their variety of works in Metafora's studio space on 12 December 2008.
The artists, who will all be on location, are:

Cori Wright - U.K.
Linda Fernandez - U.S.A.
Mika Kemper - U.K.
Colette Grenville - U.K.
Erik van der Gaag - Holland
Zoe Marsden - Hong Kong
Pawel Piotr Prezewlocki - Poland
Stella Gudmundsdottir - Iceland
Philip Goss - U.K.
Robyn Highlove - U.S.A.
Nadia Medani - U.K.
Ron Erlich - Israel
Wang Yuan Wen - Taiwan
Mara Sylvain - France
Zhanar Erzhanova - Kazakstan
David Bell - Earth
Helen Manacourt - U.K.
Rosemoon Cunningham - U.K.
Stella Vassiliou - Australia
Mix Aymlo - U.K.
Debbie Sun - St. Croix
Rebecca Krisel - France/U.S.A.
Simon Hiliges - Sweeden
Adrain Molina - U.S.A.
Caroline Wilson - U.S.A.
Oya Metin - Turkey

You may begin your enthusiasm now! See you in a few weeks!!!

The Beginning of the End

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome aboard the final ride of Metafora 2008. It's time to unfasten your seatbelts and recline out of the up-tight position, for this will surely be an adventure of epic proportions, hilarious episodes, slippery slopes and monumental moments - all of which you'll want to be immersed in FULLY!

If you take a look around you now you'll notice that there are no exits :) The cabin pressure has been building tension as the AIDS (SIDA) exhibition overlaps with our "Minimalism" theme as well as the preparation for the end-of-term event. Your fellow passengers who aren't hiding with panic are adjusting to the altitude with their own sense of grace and bleary-eyed fortitude. Though many Metafora students may feel like they want the oxygen masks to drop, they are using their reserves to coagulate new ideas and manifest remarkable works of art.



Last week the photography crew were busily snapping away to capture images of "The Beginning of the End".The brochure and invite team have come together to create a wonderful logo - which will be decided upon this afternoon and the blogger people are happily witnessing all of this so it can be cataloged for you here.