Tuesday, June 1, 2010

as of late - RIFRÁKT member news!

This blog is aimed at keeping readers up to date on the activites of each member involved within RIFRÁKT Artist Collective.  That being said, here a few member updates:



Carolyn Hulbert has been working steadily on her latest series of "Hybrid" prints.  Each piece combines digital pigment prints and silkscreens.  Some of her latest works are featured on her website: http://www.carolynhulbert.com .  She is also involved with Experimental Etchers Studio (EES), RIFRÁKT's first publication (to be posted soon) and who's work was recently chosen and printed (herself) for Boston's InAeona, whom are currently on tour in support of their album Blue Sky All Day.

© Carolyn Hulbert 2010
Honey and Toffee
Digital print and silkscreen
11 x 14 inches
















Stephanie Goode has been focusing on her series "Heads", a side step from her project "Dream Vessels".  "Heads" showcases portraits (often self portraits) that are digitally composited, printed on adhesive vinyl, and adhered to illuminated acrylic or glass.  One of the newer pieces was submitted for a grant application through ArtHouse Coop - The Starving Artist Grant : The Starving Artist Project aims to create a grant that an artist can use to continue making a body of work. Using the submission fees from each submission, we will award one artist with a $2,000 grant. Every artist who submits will be included in an exhibition at Brooklyn Art Library and published in a book documenting the project.
Both Stephanie and Carolyn will be showing work in the at the Brooklyn Art Library on June 25th for the Starving Artist Project.  In addition to the heads project, Stephanie is working with Carolyn to publish RIFRÁKT's first book, re-designing her personal website, and picking up freelance retouching work as well. 


© Stephanie Goode
"Head", 2010
Digital Photo Collage on Illuminated Vinyl

 















Siobhan Bledsoe is currently enrolled at Boston University.  She spent last semester abroad (France) learning French language and its culture while focusing on her writing.  While she still photographs vernacular life around her, Siobhan's main medium is the written word.  Updates to her profile at rifrakt.com, including newer poems and prose, will be posted shortly.




© Siobhan Bledsoe 2010









Aaron Morris continues to work in mixed media, primarily in found objects incorporated with photography.  He posts daily on Photo-Go-Round , his blog dedicated to "a photo a day, most days".  In addition to visual art, he also is involved in 2 music projects : Stockpiler, and The Clearing, and works as a digital photo assistant in Brookline, MA.


© Aaron Morris
Martin Thinks of Nothing but Lance
mixed media, 2010















Sarah Gay is enrolled in the Masters program for Art Education at Massachusetts College of Art and Design.  She also teaches animation to high school students within MassArt's youth education programs.  She was brought in to be a guest reviewer for MassArt student's final reviews this past month.  Sarah's latest work on paper entitled "what about today" depicts illustrations of women's legs and accessories.  This series was on display for the month of April at The Hallway Gallery in JP.


© Sarah Gay
Ink on Paper, 2010
















Chris O'Neill is an avid biker and illustrator, is always drawing in his sketchbook wherever he goes.   Recently Chris was a guest speaker at Massachusetts College of Art for middle school students enrolled in one of MassArt's youth outreach programs.  He gave a presentation of his work and met with each student to give critiques and helpful tips.



© Chris O'Neill
Video Games are Rad

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

MassArt Annual Benefit Art Auction - April 10th

I have the priveledge of participating again in the MassArt Auction this year.  To be shown amongst other artists like William Kentridge, David Hilliard, and numerous others is amazing to say the least.

This year I submitted one of my panaromic images of Iceland, specifically of a village called Vik.  Its a seaside village about 110 miles from the capital - Reykjavík.


For sale is an archival pigment print, framed at 21x44".

The auction is seperated into 2 parts - live and silent.  Certain famous pieces are sold at the live auction with Skinner Auctioneers and the whole holding up your card with a number on it.  Its really exciting to see what sells and for how much. The silent auction starts on the preview date.  Here people are allowed to see the entire exhibition for free and purchase works at BuyItNow prices or make notes of ones they want to bid on. The Preview Date is Thursday April 8th from 6-8pm. 

See the MassArt site for details and thumbnails of works!
MassArt's 21st Annual Benefit Art Auction

- Stephanie Goode

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Experimental Etchers Studio at Boston City Hall

RIFRÁKT founder Carolyn Hulbert is also a member of Experimental Etchers Studio
The printmaking collective will be showing a group exhibition for the month of March at Boston City Hall in the Scollay Square Gallery.  The exhibition is presented in honor of Women‘s History Month by Mayor Thomas M. Menino and the Mayors Office of Arts, Tourism & Special Events.

The Gallery is located on the third floor of the main lobby. 

Viewing hours are Monday - Friday : 9am - 5pm.

Scollay Square Gallery : March 1 - 31, 2009

Boston City Hall
1 City Hall Square
Boston, MA 02201

Saturday, February 13, 2010

TeaParty Boston Artist Spotlight - RIFRÁKT’s CARY HULBERT!
















TeaParty Boston : “a fresh look at Boston arts and entertainment”

TeaParty recently interviewed Carolyn Hulbert about her work and RIFRÁKT Artist Collective. 
Photos by Catie-Rae Zappala, Interview by Annie Mayo

TeaParty Boston Artist Spotlight : Rifrakt's Cary Hulbert

“TeaParty is a collective of young creatives eager to share with the general public their passion for music, food, fashion, film, photography and all other art forms. We strive to enhance and celebrate local culture and foster a sense of community across all scenes and subcultures through exposing the unexposed and raising awareness and excitement for the local arts movement. Serving as a voice and outlet for local writers, photographers and other creative minds, we will continually be adaptive and open to new ideas in order to serve our community and readership in the best way possible.”

Friday, February 12, 2010

3rd Ward Group Show,








Rifrákt member Carolyn Hulbert is in the Top 21 Artists chosen for 3rd Ward Group Show

Jury panel David Elshout (of Antistrot), Rachel Hinde (Founding Director of Re-Title), and Kate McNamara (curator at P.S.1 MoMa) selected work from 25 distinguished artists from entries around the world. 

Opening reception is Friday, February 12th, 7-10pm. 
The show will remain on view until February 21st, 2010.

195 Morgan Avenue
Brooklyn, NY