I have a few pics to show you from last night on the street but first and foremost, let me just tell you how last night we had an incredible turnout for First Friday.  Thank you planets for all aligning!

The One Stone gals were well recieved by Bethlehem’s First Friday goers and I knew they would be!  Above you’ll see Corey during her performance in Home and Planet’s window.  In case you need a little refresher- the One Stone show was about the different roles we fit into.  Corey Breinesen is working off of the Matriarch and is referencing the Native American mythologies that the Matriarch is represented as the weaver, creator of the bond between familial structures.  She is working entirely of rubberbands to create a gorgeous space in the front window.

Next door to Corey was Bea Wolert’s work entitled “Tiffany Blue/Gun Metal Grey.”  This is a dyptich that represents the dichotomy within ourselves.  The colored patterns on the piece are created by colored bolts screwed into wood panel.  I absolutely adore the contrasting marks the bolts make- so incredibly beautiful.  I totally want this for my house.

Down the street a bit at Shuze, is Marcie Farwell.  Her archetype is the Storyteller/Oracle.  The cut away tree are entirely made up of storybook pages and backlit to create beautiful patterns.  Inside the window (which I promise to photograph for you yet…. I must have imagined that I already did!) is a sweet little video theater that plays a gorgeous video.  Marcie collaborated with dancer, Lindsey Gilmore, to create an interpretation of the storyteller within a stark wintery landscape.  I promise to photograph that segment for you- it is not to be missed!

And finally down the street by Merissa and Massie (both who I already have spoke about in a previous post- it’s ok, you can go back and read it), Meghan is displayed in Marla Duran’s studio.  Meghan worked with the concept of “Women during War.”  It is a compelling  juxtaposition between traditional women’s craft and the images of women during the larger wars America has fought.  These were some beautifully crafted pieces that you really want to spend some time and admire.  Her chosen processes were knitting (as you see below); quilling; flower pressing; embroidery; and quilting.

I have yet to photograph Timi’s “Crazy Cat Lady” which coincedentally enough is the only piece on the other side of the street.  But I better act fast because it was rather popular and there are bids to take hers home.  Go Timi!!

All in all, the One Stone gals worked pretty hard on this exhibit and the manuevering between artists, store owners, and the university did at times feel like a three ring circus.  BUT this all certainly would not have happened without the help and ingenuinity of Silagh White, director of Arts Lehigh.  She created relationships with the owners; problem solved (especially when one of our venues went out of business!); held keys; provided rooms for tired artists; tweeted about our progress; generated buzz; made many many copies; hiked the southside shouting our accolades; herded cats (um I mean storewoners and artists); and probably came up with a solution to solve world hunger during the process. 

Many hats worn by so many people during this entire process….. if you only saw backstage!

Hit up the One Stone gals blog-
www.onestonecollective.blogspot.com
and friend them on facebook and follow them on twitter!

While you are at it- why not check out all the stores and organizations who helped us out!
www.homeandplanet.com
www.tallaricoschocolate.com
www.marladuran.com
Shuze and Cleo do not have websites but go to their store anyway.  You can also friend these lovely establishments on facebook.  Shuze has a lovely chronicle of Marcie.
And since you are friending away, go ahead and friend Arts Lehigh, Banana Factory, the Lehigh Women’s Center, and the Lehigh Women Studies program.

So much to do, right?

….more to come about Chores.  GORGEOUS show!