Daily Practice

Right now, Non*Mart is writing up a proposal for Open Engagement … that’s top secret, but I have a feeling it’s gonna be good.

I am showing in November at Soap Gallery in San Francisco.  I will probably show my Alternative State Monuments project or maybe the remodel abstractions.

And just this morning, after some serious research into Utopia and Russian Constructivism, I’ve come up with a name for my next solo project, “Me and You-topia,” or “You and Me-topia.”  I am going to work on some models and drawings today.  I will create utopian furniture and accessories from other peoples stuff!  Sweet.  Already have material for 2 shelter totes: “it’s a handbag, it’s a shelter!” More can be found here.  Plus, I am still seeking submissions and actively working on recipe swap. Find out more right here.

Today I am making some yeasted bread rolls.  Not my area of expertise but I like a challenge.

Ekaterina Zernova, Collective farm workers greeting the tank, 1937

This painting has been haunting me since I first saw it here a few days ago.

Result of a my recent obsession with Soviet Constructivists

With a little time off I’ve started exploring some things … relating to a recent realization about … utopian societies, dreamed, failed, planned, unrealized.  It makes sense that I am curious considering that for 2 generations, my ancestors have fled specifically soviet brand ”utopian” programs.  I am a skeptic, but still a dreamer.

What a year!  Have a look at just a few pictures taken during Non*Mart’s Holiday Stop and Swap, December 19th, 2009.

Thank you everyone who participated in Non*Mart 2009!

Next up for Non*Mart …  stay tuned.  Kathryn Kenworth and I are planning to submit some ideas to Open Engagement.  Leading up to the Stop-n-Swap we were interviewed on an internet radio show, link here, and the SF Weekly did a real nice job previewing the event as well.  Link here.

My recipe swap in still in process.  I hope it will grow.  I am going to a New Years Day Lunch in a few hours.  I am going to bring some recipe cards to add to the collection.  Not sure what I’ll do with it but something performative I think.  Soon, for recipes see the Pages section at the top right of this page and click on Recipe Swap project.

Oh I’m on vacation and it feels great! But have a busy day ahead. Rolling out rum and bourbon balls, cutting and assembling paper favor boxes (using just one sheet of paper no-less!), gathering and printing out those wonderful recipes that I’ve been receiving for my Non*Mart recipe swap. I need your participation. For full instructions follow this link: Recipe Swap Instructions

stay tuned …

We are organizing a recipe swap at Non*Mart for our  Holiday Stop-n-Swap at Y2Y Gallery in SF.  We are looking for recipes in categories:

1. Easy:  On your budget or easy to make!

2. Meaty:  Something yummy with meats.  

3. Vegie:  Something vegetarian (mostly) but still nutritious and delish!

4. Sweetie:  Sweet and easy, baked or raw!

5. The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly:  New category for those memorable recipes from decades past! 

If you have anything that doesn’t seems to fit in a category make up your own! And format your recipe as follows:

1. Ingredients and measurements

2. Temperature (if applicable)

3. Tools (if applicable)

4. Steps to success: Break your recipe down into 3 or 4 steps in the proper order.

5. Source:  Tell us a little about where the recipe came from, a favorite book, blog, family member …

Three ways to submit your recipes:

Email us at info@nonmart.com with your recipe answering the questions above and we will fill out a card for you at Non*Mart.

Drag the recipe card to your desk top, print it out and fill it in; or use Photoshop to add text before you print.

Come to Non*Mart on Saturday December 19th and fill out a recipe card in person!

How it works:  Once you have submitted a recipe you can go through the recipe collection and find another brand new to you recipe and copy it down!  Easy and fun. Plus contribute to the recipe swap and earn a coupon for a free rum & bourbon-ball gifty box!

Today I am trying to bake pecan lemon bread adapted from my favorite food blog Simply Recipes.  I am adding toasted pecans because I’m nuts! I like the extra crunch and richness provided by nuts … stay tuned …

I can never wait.

I just finished this poster.  Fun.  Check out nonmart.com for more details.

Plus CityCarShare did a little feature on Non*Mart and Pocket-house in there December Newsletter.

Nice if  I could get a featured artist discount!