The Shocker Magazine

My installation art piece "Tumbled, Dried, and Softened" was featured in the "Shock Art" section of the Shocker Magazine from Wichita State University (WSU) Alumni Association.   This Spring edition of 2013 is shockingly cool with the article on the WSU men's basketball team which made it to the Final Four this year.  It was WSU's first trip to the Final Four in 48 years.  This magazine can become a memorabilia item for WSU basketball fans!  My work is published on p.19 with a color illustration and a short artist statement.

For more information about the Shocker magazine, go to The Shocker .

2013 B & A Show at t Gallery in Ochanomizu, Tokyo

A friend of mine in Japan kindly went to see the 2013 B & A Show in Tokyo and sent these photos for me.  The show has ended, but I just want to share these photos.  

This was the very first show at a newly opened gallery called "t" gallery in Ochanomizu.  "t" came from the shape of a cross, "t"alent, and "t"ransmission.  This gallery is opened with the hope of "transmitting the meaning of the cross through our own individually given talent."   In this show, the works by 42 artists were exhibited.  I am so thankful that my painting "Sojourning #12" was included in this commemorative show.  

日本に住む私の友人が２０１３年 B&A Show に足を運んでくれ、写真を送ってくれました。このショーは　tギャラリーというお茶の水に新しくできたギャラリーの最初のショーです。tギャラリーのｔは十字架、タラント（賜物）、トランスミッション（伝達、伝送）の意味だそうです。「それぞれが与えられた賜物を通して、十字架の意味を伝えていく働き」という意味がこめられたギャラリーだそうです。この展示会には４２人のアーティストの方々の作品が展示されました。このギャラリーのオープニングを記念する展示会に私の絵、『寄留　No.12』を含めていただけたことを心から感謝しています。

My Painting on CD Cover

The person who bought one of my paintings three years ago is a musician.  She recently published her new original music CD.  The the image of my painting is the album cover, and the title of the painting is the album title.  I feel so honored!

The painting displayed at my solo exhibition three years ago

Where Am I From, Where Am I Going

by Ellen Burr & Michael Unruh

Cover Art by Chiyoko Myose

Layout and Design by Holly Hood

Ellen's website: www.ellenburr.com

B & A Show in Tokyo, Japan

My painting has been exhibited in a group show in Tokyo, Japan.

2013 B&A Show
t gallery OCC Building 5F
2 - 1 Surugadai, Kanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 101-0062
tel:  03-5341-6911

Date : May 20 - June 1, 2013
Hours: 11:00 - 18:00
Mon - Sat. (Sunday is closed)
Opening Reception:  May 20, 2013  14:00
Closing day  June 1, 11:00 - 17:00


東京にて私の絵がグループ展にて展示されています。お茶の水にできた新しいギャラリーです。是非、ご来場ください。

tギャラリーオープン記念展
2013 B&A Show

１０１－００６２
東京都千代田区神田駿河台２－１、OCCビル５階
tギャラリー
tel : 03- 5341-6911

5/20~6/1 (日曜休館) 11:00 ~ 18:00
初日5/20 (月) 13:00 ~ 18:00
最終日6/1 (土) 11:00 - 17:00

Tumbled, Dried, and Softened -- Installation Art with Dryer Sheets

Here are some more photos of my installation art piece, 'Tumbled, Dried, and Softened'.   It is made of about 1,500 pieces of used dryer sheet.  The artist statement and more photos are here.  Tumbled, Dried, and Softened  

There is going to be a closing reception.

Surface: Sculpture Guild Annual Show
Closing Reception:  April 27th, 2013  6:00pm - 10:00pm
Place: Basement of Mid-America Fine Arts Gallery
401 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS, 67202

Sculpture Guild Annual Show 'Surface' -- Tumbled, Dried, and Softened

The opening reception of Sculpture Guild Annual Show 'Surface' is over and I am relieved that our show turned out great and many people came.

My piece was made of dryer sheets hand-sewn together.  The title of the piece  'Tumbled, Dried, & Softened' is about what happens to our clothes, the surface of our body, if we pretend that we are in a dryer machine.  The whole piece reminds me of relationships with people.  It was interesting to see how people interacted with my piece.  Some people even shared their own thoughts to me about their relationships with others.

These next two pictures show how the piece was interacting with other artists' works.  I thought they were quite beautiful.

As usual, during the time of making this installation piece, I went through a moment when I wanted to cry.  Sewing together 1,500 sheets of dryer sheets was like an endless job!  I want to thank the people who helped me including my daughter who encouraged me to continue making it.  The show was reviewed here:  KMUW Art Review

Upcoming Show... Surface: Sculpture Guild Annual Show

I am showing an installation art piece at Sculpture Guild Annual Show this Final Friday.

Surface: Sculpture Guild Annual Show
Opening Reception:  March 29th, 2013  6:00pm - 10:00pm
Place: Basement of Mid-America Fine Arts Gallery
401 E. Douglas, Suite 300, Wichita, KS, 67202

The theme for this year's show is 'surface.'  When I heard the word 'surface,' I immediately thought of a 'dryer sheet.'  I started ironing, cutting, and ripping them.

 I went to a laundry frequently and collected used dryer sheets.  The ladies who are working there also collected them voluntarily and gave them to me every week, which became a big help.  I also asked some customers if they could give me their used dryer sheets.   Some people asked 'what are you going to do with them?'  They seemed liking the idea that I was going to use them for an installation art.

 This is part of the space where we're going to have the show.  It is a huge basement owned by Mid-America Fine Arts Gallery in downtown Wichita.  I went there several times and spent time there to develop the idea.

After one and a half months of preparation, installing the work started three days ago.  

The support part was set up thanks to a Guild member's help.

The opening reception is in just a couple of days.  I hope the show will turn out great!