The Acropolis

Although I have moved here in Athens, seven years ago, I sometimes have to pinched myself that I am actually living here now, and not just visiting my sister during summer vacation!  it's kind of surreal at times. One day I'm in Washington, DC and the next, I'm moving to Greece. and although it hasn't been an easy transition, I have to confess...I'm staying put! I'm in love with Athens! with the people, the neighbourhoods,the weather (although it's snowing!! right as we speak), the sun! oh and the blue blue sky! This sky, that makes me feel so alive and free, that I can accomplish anything!! 

Yesterday I went for a walk in Plaka. It's the oldest neighbourhood in Athens. It's right under the Acropolis and it looks like a village within a city. That's surreal!! Don't let the shabby look fool you. Those tiny houses are worth millions! You can't find real estate under one million euros!

My friend Terry

I received the most exciting email this morning! My friend Terry, whom I haven't seen in many years is coming to visit Athens!!  I met her at one of my exhibitions when I used to live in Wash. D.C. She was one of my biggest fans and would come to all my exhibitions along with her friend Elizabeth. and the three of us just clicked!  we had so many things in common, our love for the arts, music and would meet for lunch and sit for hours talking. When I moved to Greece, we lost touch and now to receive her email is.. well I am just so thrilled and exited!! I can't wait to see her at the end of this month!  so much catching up to do.. I am so super exited!  can't wait to see you my dear Terry :)) xoxoxoxo

the birthday queen

Happy Birthday Daisy ! I love you!!

mixed media sculpture

But true love is a durable fire,

In the mind ever burning.

Never sick, never old, never dead,

From itself never turning.                    Walter Raleigh

 

 

 

It took me exactly one month to complete this very special sculpture. I'm truely thrilled with the result.!!It came out as I had envisioned it and will be included in the '' Homo Sapiens in love'' exhibition, in April.

 Hope you see this as a romantic piece and not let that sneaky snake scare you away. It's there for protection and healing.

.  ''Eternal love'' will be offered  for sale, but I have to say I will really miss it if it does sell...   God, I hate getting attached to my art like that. Do you feel the same?

Spread the love...

Happy Valentines Day!

 with all our love,
joanna and daisy :)

new progress

It's the most gorgeous day here in Athens!! temps in the 60's and the sky couldn't get more blue-r! This kind of weather always makes me feel so good about life lol! makes me smile for no reason, gives me hope, positive vibes and inspiration!  plus " sweet home alabama" is playing on the radio!
 I'm in love with my sculpture although it's coming along real slow. the drying times are driving me mad and I keep adding all these elements... it's taking more time than I anticipated.

The skirt part is fabric dipped in wood glue! kind of messy but the result is more than I had hoped for. It made the fabric SO stiff and unbendable. so many possibilities with this technique!! I want to fabric mache everything in my house now!! lol

there she is again! i'm sure she knows i'm abt to take a picture!!

silly stuff

Just want to post this pic, real quick. I must get serious today and work on my  "eternal love.." sculpture. The deadline is not that far away!  but I must tell you, this art of silliness class, is getting me up early every morning! lol