ART About Teenagers at UVM

Lillibridge Dakota 1966 ouch painting

Lillibridge, Dakota 1966, Love RAge Fear girl

I am working on a whole new show to hang at the University of Vermont’s Continuing Education administrative building next week. Here are snapshots of a few of the new pieces. I have wanted to do a series about teenagers. Being them and raising them in these ridiculously complex times. I can’t wait to write the narrative to accompany this show. My friend and partner in crime—Maggie Pace was my editor today. She helped me settle down by picking out/eliminating pieces, helping me determine what was still needed and allowing me to say out loud what is dancing around in my head. Thanks Maggie! A very productive day indeed.

15 days…

Summer Advent Calendar

I know I will rattle some feathers because you find summer the most magical time of the year. I truly adore my three teenagers—but, I just don’t think it is healthy to spend this much time together. We need some routine, we need to come together at the end of the day with separate stories from out in the world.

So, I am trying to relax and enjoy these last days of summer. I think that gentle, public shaming from faculty that their work isn’t completed is way more effective than anything we can possibly say to coax them. Enjoy it all. Hang in there! They will be fine.