BWAC Recycle 2018 Award Winner

Guess What?!!!

“Wonder Woman Selfie” won a Certificate of Recognition at BWAC Recycle 2018 this past weekend.

Big massive thank you to Juror, John Cloud Kaiser, Director of Education, Materials for the Arts for recognizing my work. Thank you.

The show is up through June 16th.

Location: BWAC 481 Van Brunt St Brooklyn, NY

Im Obsessed with Lino Prints

I’ve got a problem. A new obsession since taking a wood cut workshop at Guttenberg Arts  this Winter, cutting linoleum for lino-prints.

I’ve carved a Picasso inspired self portrait, Left and right Converse for this series of cards.

These are not just any cards… they are black Converse, white laces Jedi R2D2 cards …

Today I glued down stars punched from recycled envelopes. I’m finishing these up with Yoda and R2D2 stamping.

Check my Insta Story on MissTheda this Friday evening when Im back from Nashville for the next episode of the black Converse, white laces Jedi R2D2 experience.

See my Pinterest Inspirations

When asked, what inspires me? The first word that comes to mind is beauty.

I see beauty everywhere; in a shimmering oil slick floating in a street puddle, the shape of clouds, a killer nail design, street fashion and even retail product packaging neatly lined on shelves. I know this probably is weird, but whatevs.

I choose to see beauty in everything, especially the garbage, I recycle into art supplies.

Take a look at my Pinterest boards for a glimpse of my inspirations.

Spring has Sprung. Time to see Art

Yeah, it has finally stopped snowing and the flowers have popped out. I’ll be living on Zyrtec, a scratchy throat and watery eyes for the next month but, i’m not really complaining. Nice weather means, long walks and serendipitous art supply finds and a host of art happenings in NY and NJ. I hope to see you at one of my shows soon.

I’lll be in LA for work, but its your last chance to see “Song Sung Blue” at

Through the Eyes of an Artist
CLOSING RECEPTION
Tuesday, May 1, 6 pm – 9pm
LOCATION:  70 Hudson Street, Jersey City, New Jersey

Digital collage of mixed media collage #Selfie

I have two small works on display at

Show me Your Heritage
Work on display from April 13- May 11th.
LOCATION: Hola Doctor353 Central Avenue Jersey City Heights, NJ.

Last year I sold “Selfie Joy” at BWAC Recycle 2017. This year my Wonder Woman Selfie is making her debut at BWAC Recycle 2018.

Please come meet me for lunch at 12:30pm at Brooklyn Crab in Red Hook before the show.  RSVP for head count and to hold your seat.

There will be a reception and juror’s awards will be announced at the Opening at 3PM.

BWAC Recycle 2018
OPENING DAY
Saturday, May 12, 1pm – 6 pm
Work will be on display May 12 – Jun17th
LOCATION: 481 Van Brunt St Brooklyn, NY, DOOR 7

 

Twin will be up for auction at

Cool Culture at The UnGala

A night of art, community, inspiration and creativity #artforall
May 31st from 7:00pm-10:0pm
The Cool Culture UnGala is a yearly fundraiser, celebrating and honoring individuals and organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to social justice, inclusion, and arts access. For tickets and more information click here.

“Twin”
30 x 24 x 1 in
Aluminum Print
Subject Matter: Self Portrait
2015

Viewpoints 2018
The opening reception is Saturday, June 2 from 6-9pm.
This exhibit will be on display from June 2 – August 16, 2018
LOCATION: Studio Montclair Gallery located at 127 Bloomfield Ave. in Montclair, NJ.

Psykhe
Size: 20 x 20 in
Medium: Fine Art Print
Psyche was the goddess of the soul and the wife of Eros god of love.
She was once a mortal princess whose beauty earned the ire of Aphrodite when men began turning their worship away from the goddess towards the girl. Aphrodite commanded Eros make Psykhe fall in love with the most hideous of men but the god instead fell in love and carried her off to a hidden palace. Eros hid his true identity and told Psykhe she must never gaze upon his face. Her jealous sisters, however, tricked her into disobeying and the angry god forsook her. Psykhe searched the world for her lost love and eventually came into the service of Aphrodite. The goddess commanded her perform a series of seemingly impossible tasks which culminated in a journey to the Underworld. Psykhe was afterwards reunited with Eros and the couple were married in a ceremony attended by all the gods.

approaching Vibrancy
Work is on display through August 24th
LOCATION: 14 Maple Ave, Morristown, NJ.

Art Life Winning

I have had a see saw week. My dad has being ill and in the hospital with a blood infection. He’s now on the mend. On the other hand, It has been a great week in my art life.

Im planning an art party as part of my family reunion in Barbados this fall. This is one of the locations we are considering for my pop up art show . What do you think?

Its nice to have generous friends like, Matt Galle and Drew Kaklamanos. They introduced me to DB Burkeman, the curator of Paradigm Talent Agency. He has offered to give me a tour of their amazing space.  Here, take a peek.  I will Insta Story my visit so you can join me on the tour too. I’d love to see my art on the walls there.

I also had a studio visit with Mary Birmingham, curator of Visual Arts Center of New Jersey. She is doing a show in September 2018 with Kevin Sampson and a photographer of Outsider Art installations. She invited me to participate. There is a stairwell vestibule for me to transform with my very own installation. Ideas are already percolating.

Up Next For Theda…

 

Current Shows:

approaching Vibrancy

“Blind Faith” is on display through August 24th, at 14 Maple Ave, Morristown, NJ.

“Blind Faith” 1/5 Limited edition aluminum print. 20″x 16″ 3/4 wall mount. 2015

If you happen to be in Lake Como, Italy please swing my Lido di Cernobbio. The restaurant just installed floor to ceiling light-boxes of  my works, Never Hide, Selfie Joy and Wonder Woman Selfie.

Upcoming Shows:

Show Me Your Heritage!

Bene Gesserit and Coffee Table Jazz, my passion for Dune and Jazz respectively will be on display from April 13- May 11th. The opening reception will be  Friday, April 13, 2018 6:00pm – 8:00pm at Hola Doctor353 Central Avenue Jersey City Heights, NJ.

BWAC Recycle 2018

“Wonder Woman Selfie” makes her debut May 12 – June 16th at 481 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn, NY. The opening reception is May 12, 12:00pm-6:00pm. I’ll be getting lunch at Hometown BBQ if you want to meet there first. I plan to be at the reception by 2:00pm. Let me know.

48″x36″x2″
Mixed Media
2017
I LOVE Wonder Woman. I grew up watching the Linda Carter’s Wonder Woman and wanted to be a bad ass too. After seeing Patty Jenkins’s Wonder Woman in Theaters, I knew I had to pattern my next Super Selfie after Wonder Woman

Viewpoints 2018

“Psyhke” was selected for Studio Montclair’s juried competition Viewpoints 2018. The show runs June 2 – August 16. Visit Studio Montclair at 127 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042, USA

Psykhe
Size: 20 x 20 in
Medium: Fine Art Print
Psyche was the goddess of the soul and the wife of Eros god of love.
She was once a mortal princess whose beauty earned the ire of Aphrodite when men began turning their worship away from the goddess towards the girl. Aphrodite commanded Eros make Psykhe fall in love with the most hideous of men but the god instead fell in love and carried her off to a hidden palace. Eros hid his true identity and told Psykhe she must never gaze upon his face. Her jealous sisters, however, tricked her into disobeying and the angry god forsook her. Psykhe searched the world for her lost love and eventually came into the service of Aphrodite. The goddess commanded her perform a series of seemingly impossible tasks which culminated in a journey to the Underworld. Psykhe was afterwards reunited with Eros and the couple were married in a ceremony attended by all the gods.

ART BENDER 2018: MAY 5-6, and PARTY MAY 11

Each year I participate in Art Bender, a 24 hour marathon of art making to raise money for the programs at Arts Unbound.

The goal this year is ambitious. We hope to raise $50,000 and we need your help! There are lots of ways to participate.

You can help spread the word by telling your friends about ArtBender, join the 12-hour art-making marathon at Arts Unbound’s gallery on May 5, attend or host an ArtBender party, help raise funds, or attend the silent auction on May 11. And most important, make time that weekend to celebrate your creativity!

Details can be found on the ArtBender website here: https://www.artbender.org

Psykhe Makes Viewpoints 2018

The exhibit will be on display from June 2 – August 16, 2018 at the Studio Montclair Gallery located at 127 Bloomfield Ave. in Montclair, NJ.

The opening reception is Saturday, June 2 from 6-9pm.

Please let me know if you plan to come to the reception and want to join me for drinks and dinner afterwards. There is an Ethiopian restaurant I want to try in Montclair. Come with…

Learn more about Psykhe below.

Psykhe
Size: 20 x 20 in
Medium: Fine Art Print
Psyche was the goddess of the soul and the wife of Eros god of love.
She was once a mortal princess whose beauty earned the ire of Aphrodite when men began turning their worship away from the goddess towards the girl. Aphrodite commanded Eros make Psykhe fall in love with the most hideous of men but the god instead fell in love and carried her off to a hidden palace. Eros hid his true identity and told Psykhe she must never gaze upon his face. Her jealous sisters, however, tricked her into disobeying and the angry god forsook her. Psykhe searched the world for her lost love and eventually came into the service of Aphrodite. The goddess commanded her perform a series of seemingly impossible tasks which culminated in a journey to the Underworld. Psykhe was afterwards reunited with Eros and the couple were married in a ceremony attended by all the gods.