Kali Tal’s fine art and photography weblog
Nov 13th, 2009 by kali
Short Circuit Stories & Stations of the Cross is now available at Blurb.com. The artwork in this 40-page, full-color volume was professionally photographed, and the text is bilingual, in German and English. Printed on high-quality paper, the book features my circuit board and RAM chip narrative pieces. Blurb.com has a nice preview feature so you can browse pages.
Feb 25th, 2010 by kali
I’ve been working on a fine art beading project, creating a new art doll each month. February’s doll is finished, and I’m happy with the results. I’ve made a clean break from my usual color palette and am venturing into new territory, as well as trying my hand at some new techniques, such as bead embroidery. Check it out on my Fresh Monsters jewelry site.
Jan 28th, 2010 by kali
The January doll is part of a 12-month journaling project, in which I decided to mesh my interest in beading and jewelry-making with my work as an assemblage artist. At the end of the year, all the dolls will be exhibited together as an installation.
More info on the doll and the project are available at my Fresh Monsters site.
Jan 27th, 2010 by kali
My fine art work has been on hold recently because I’m still setting up my new studio, but I’ve been able to do quite a bit of beading and polymer clay jewelry design. (Pictures are posted at my jewelry blog site, Fresh Monsters.) I do have an idea for a new multimedia series based on my photos I took of the Utah and Arizona deserts last May.
It was probably my last trip to my beloved desert for many years, and so it’s especially poignant for me to work with the images. I took my husband, who had never been to the U.S. before, because I wanted to show him the part of the world that meant the most to me and he was appropriately awed. At the same time, were were both disappointed at the amount of development in previously untouched areas of canyon country. It was especially noticeable in the Paria and Escalante regions.
I’d grown used to the fact that once deserted parks have turned into parking lots (Arches is the worst, where you can’t even find a parking space to walk down a hiking trail), but it saddened me to see the canyons around Kanab now surrounded by housing developments. (Especially ironic in light of the mortgage crisis — I’m sure most of them will remain empty and some will fall to ruin without ever being occupied.)
Jan 2nd, 2010 by kali
Check out my progress on the January Doll, over at Freshmonsters.com…
Jan 2nd, 2010 by kali
My first post of the year is about the wonderful Bead Journal project, founded in 2007 by Robin Atkins. This project invites artists to keep a journal in beaded format, with one entry a month. Members are given great freedom in the forms they can choose, and I’ve decided to use that freedom to the fullest, by creating a beaded doll every month to represent myself. The dolls will be mixed-media, and I’ll be using polymer clay, found objects, beads, wire, glass, paper, and anything else that seems to fit. Each doll will have the same face, but I suspect the end result will be quite different each time. At the end of the project, I’ll create an installation piece that incorporates all the dolls. (But don’t ask me what form that’ll take yet!)
You can follow my adventures on my Fresh Monsters jewelry site, and they will also be posted on the Bead Journal Project 3 Blogger site. We’re not allowed to post pictures on the Project Blog (some members don’t want to be influenced by other artists’ choices), so you’ll be able to find both descriptions and images of my project at Fresh Monsters.
Dec 14th, 2009 by kali
I’ve relocated from Berlin to Bern, Switzerland, where I’m anticipating a New Year full of creativity and excitement. I will miss all my friends and colleagues, and wonderful Studio Ross/Tal, and especially my studio mate, Paula. And I’ll carry many good memories of the Sunday Artist Buffets!
If you come by Berlin, contact me to arrange a visit to my new studio, which features a garden!
Dec 7th, 2008 by kali
Dear Friends,
Thanks for supporting our 2008 Open Studios & Sunday Salons. We’ve had a great time, and we hope you’ve enjoyed them too. We will not be continuing the regular Salons in 2009, but will host other events at our studio.
We look forward to continuing to build community and sponsor events next year, and hope for your continued attendance and support.
Happy holidays!
Kali Tal & Paula Ross
Nov 1st, 2008 by kali
Join us for our monthly Open Studio/Salon. Check out our new work and make connections with others in the English speaking arts community.
DATE: November 9, 16:00-20:00
WHERE: Studio Ross / Tal, Grüntaler Str 7, Ground Floor, 13357 Berlin
(Gesundbrunnen S+U)
Door charge for buffet & non-alcoholic beverages: 7 EUR. (Bring your own alcohol, if want to drink.) Your payment helps subsidize these events so we can continue to serve the community.
Reservations are first-come, first-served. We can host up to 45 people but fill up quickly, so don’t wait. And if you must cancel, please do so 48 hours in advance so we can invite people from our waiting list.
What brings us together is our mutual interest in the arts, and that we can all speak English, either as a native tongue or as a second (or third, or fourth) language.
All English-speaking artists and art-appreciators are welcome to attend, and you are of course welcome to bring along non-English- speaking friends and partners, since many of us also speak German and other languages. Feel free to bring portfolios and business cards, although all sharing and conversation is informal. The focus is on making connections with other interesting people, and on enjoying the food and company.
SPECIAL GUEST: We are privileged, once again to have an official representative of the BBK-Berlin attending the September Salon. BBK is the Professional Association of Berlin Artists, with more than 2000 members, and they are reaching out to English-speaking artists. There will be no formal presentation, but the representative will circulate during the Salon and explain the advantages of BBK membership, including access to subsidized studio space, access to production equipment (printmaking, digital equipment, etc.), workshops and other opportunities.
Oct 19th, 2008 by kali
We welcome artists, scholars and other creative people. Share food and conversation, and connect with interesting and creative people.
DATE: October 26, 16:00-20:00
WHERE: Studio Ross / Tal, Grüntaler Str 7, Ground Floor, 13357 Berlin
(Gesundbrunnen S+U)
Door charge for buffet & non-alcoholic beverages: 7 EUR. (Bring your own alcohol, if want to drink.) Your payment helps subsidize these events so we can continue to serve the community.
Reservations are first-come, first-served. We can host up to 45 people but fill up quickly, so don’t wait. And if you must cancel, please do so 48 hours in advance so we can invite people from our waiting list.
What brings us together is our mutual interest in the arts, and that we can all speak English, either as a native tongue or as a second (or third, or fourth) language.
All English-speaking artists and art-appreciators are welcome to attend, and you are of course welcome to bring along non-English- speaking friends and partners, since many of us also speak German and other languages. Feel free to bring portfolios and business cards, although all sharing and conversation is informal. The focus is on making connections with other interesting people, and on enjoying the food and company.
SPECIAL GUEST: We are privileged, once again to have an official representative of the BBK-Berlin attending the September Salon. BBK is the Professional Association of Berlin Artists, with more than 2000 members, and they are reaching out to English-speaking artists. There will be no formal presentation, but the representative will circulate during the Salon and explain the advantages of BBK membership, including access to subsidized studio space, access to production equipment (printmaking, digital equipment, etc.), workshops and other opportunities.
This month, we’ll be serving serving an eclectic and wonderful assortment of spicy and mild curries from both South and Southeast Asia, cooling and savory salads, and the usual table of delicious desserts.
MENU
Salty Malaysian Chicken Curry
Fiery Seafood Curry
Pork Vindaloo
Yellow Ginger Vegetable Curry
Cashew Nut Curry
Braised Pumpkin
Lentil Salad with White Grapes and Carrots
Red Hot Rice Salad
Southeast Asian Onion-Tomato Condiment
Carrot Raita
Yogurt and Mint Raita
Mango Chutney
Coriander Chutney
Coconut Semolina Cakes
Cashew Meringue Cakes
Bananas Stewed in Coconut Milk
