are you around today?
today is my first outing / pop-up since february 2020.
it feels a bit surreal. it feels like so much time has passed and then again not any and then again everything is different. i would be amiss to not also acknowledge that the excitement is coupled with a bit of anxiety. which is seeming like this might be the collective feeling as we embark into the newest reality of vaccinations and openings and the spring being on the forefront.
my greatest current feeling though is one of gratitude. both in an overarching sense (for science and for continued support) and for this opportunity of acceptance into the Uncommon Art Residency at Soundview Hotel and Harborfront Inn. To offer up this beautiful space to creatives to get some time to work and reflect, while in an extremely serene environment, is not to be taken for granted. and it’s particularly sweet after such heavy times.
if you are on the east end, i will have a small press, some stationery, books, calendars and paper goods from 1-2pm in the Halyard lobby at Soundview in Greenport. masks required.
for those of you not in the north fork, i will post some photos and videos on my instagram stories so that you can follow along from afar :)
closing thoughts : send a text or note to a friend, share an article or photo that will inspire someone, make sure someone you know knows you are thinking about them!
hope everyone and all that you know are still healthy and doing alright.
also make some time to read this year! and if you have (or know) a lil one….
always looking is a series of photography picture books meant to inspire young eyes to see everyday things in a new way.
this book is designed for the young ones who are looking with or without you, as well as the older ones who are learning about art, design, photography and composition.
in short: it’s a not-so-precious first photography book, in long: always looking will engage and inspire your awareness of the present moment - and foster that in your young one (and remind us of it).
* david james swanson prints are two for $100 with code APAIR
I am so, so grateful for all of your continued support and have some other exciting things in the near future to share with you. …so until then
two reminders : if you haven’t already added in your address to get a free notecard, do so here! and if you place an order and want to me to handwrite a note for you, do so here!
AND if you have an idea that you and I can collaborate, please let me know!
community is more important than ever right now.
as always,
megan