Upcoming Solo Exhibition - Scenes of Threads

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Solo Exhibition

I am expecting a solo exhibition this fall.  For this show, I am planning to show my paintings and an installation art piece.  Right now,  I am preparing for the installation piece at home.  The material for this work is thread, which was given by the owner of the gallery.  Even though there is no material cost for this installation art, it has a lot of labor and thought put into it!  I hope it will turn out good and interesting.

Here is the brief schedule that I know so far.  I will update the details later.
Place:  The Fiber Studio, 418 S. Commerce St., Wichita, KS
Time:  September 20 - October. 12, 2013
Opening Reception:  September 20, 2013

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