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This afternoon, I worked at our Japanese Garden Show. Look at this lovely banner that one of our member’s made:
Here is a shot of the interior of the pavilion. We are not supposed to take photos, but I thought one long shot of the room would be ok.
On one side of the pavilion, you can look out and see Mt Hood in the distance. I would have taken a photo, but you wouldn’t be able to see Mt. Hood, today. One gentleman told me he had come all the way from Germany for that view — he was very disappointed. On the other side is this zen garden. It was fun to watch as this gardener raked in the design of the day.
I am very happy to say that I have sold two items so far. One of my shibori scarves, and the Winter Bamboo Fence.
It is going to reside on Central Park West in NYC. I am so excited. It was such a thrill to be present. The woman and her husband were here to visit their son who is a student at Reed College. I watched as she stared at this piece for a long time. Then she would walk away and then come back. I went to the storage room to find a new piece to hang for someone else. I was told that the woman wanted the business card of the artist and they told her that I was there. So I went out and talked to her. I explained all of the processes — as this piece has a lot going on. She looked at my other work. Then she went and got her husband, and they bought it. So, it is gone. In this show, we let folks take the work home, and we put up new work.
I am putting the satin stitch edging on the Journal Quilt, and I am quite happy with it now.
I really like the pavilion. It’s no wonder the group does well there — it’s a beautiful space (for beautiful work). Cool that the zen garden was a bit patchwork-y too. Congratulations on your sales!!! I’m sure Winter Bamboo will be very happy on CPW 🙂
Congrats on your sales! How nice for the new owner of “Winter Bamboo Fence” to have the opportunity to talk to you and learn about all of the porcesses and work that went into that lovely piece. She must have been thrilled!
The venue is perfect for you show. I’m so glad that it has gone well.
xo
Gerrie, how wonderful that you sold Winter Bamboo and moreover that you had a personal contact with the buyer. Way to go, girlfriend!!!
What a wonderful story to complete the creation of Winter Bamboo Fence. The exhibit is beautiful, I really like the piece hanging from the ceiling with oak leaves and dragonflies. Have a great weekend. Cheers.
How cool on the sales, especially the chance to talk with the customer.
People like to buy art from people they can connect with. What a wonderful opportunity to share the experience with the buyer. She will remember you whenever she looks at the stunning piece in her home. Congratulations.
The Show looks great! I was at that garden and exhibit space long ago — it’s one of the best gardens in the US. What an honor to exhibit there.
Winter Bamboo Fence is such a gorgeous piece; how wonderful that it is going to someone who fell in love with it. Congratulations, Gerrie!
I’m so happy for you and so happy for the woman who bought it. How wonderful. Lets hope all the lovely ladies who lunch on CPW get a gander at the piece and want something very, very, Gerrie of their own! Crossing my fingers-Yay you!
Congratulations on the sale of one of your wonderful pieces! Nothing like a sale to help one to feel affirmed. Lucky you…