NYC (MoMA & SURTEX)

bill and i left last thursday for NYC.

we met bills parents in the city and spent the day immersed in the culture of the city.

while bill and family took to an afternoon of theatre (they saw Rocky) i relished in every moment walking the halls of the MoMA (Museum of Modern Art). i had never been and really didn't know what pieces i would find there. even the weather was beautiful and i savored each step of the walk down the busy streets. sounds corny, but there is something comforting to me in the isolation and complete surrounding of people in the city.

i spent 5 hours in the MoMA.

i sat, lingered and breathed in every brush stroke...trying to conceptualize the magnitude of what i was standing in front of.

i have been to museums around the world.

as a lover of Van Gogh, bill and i "collect" his art. what i mean by this is we add to our figurative checklist of all the Van Gogh pieces we have seen.

i didn't know Starry Night was in the MoMA.

i about died as i turned the corner and was face to face with it.

not going to lie, i teared up a bit.

Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh

i took over 100 photos that day on my iphone...i don't know why, i think i just didn't want to walk out of the museum and not take the pieces that affected me most with me.

thought i would share some of my favorite moments...the ones that made me stop, appreciate, respect and tap into a small bit of my emotional self. i kinda believe i left this building changed?

Frida Kahlo, Fulang-Chang and I, 1937

the rest of the trip we spent at SURTEX.

SURTEX is a surface and design liscening show where artists show their art in the hopes that companies, buyers, manufacturers, etc. like it enough to license it on their products.

this was a big step for us, a new industry and a huge learning experience.

we made some really great contacts, the artists were so friendly and shared so much industry knowledge with us. so much different than my CHA experiences.

will i do it again next year...absolutely!

will i do it differently...absolutely!!

here's a small peek into our booth, designs and the outfits i wore.

 

Comments

[Debbie Mc]

What a week!

[Tori G]

so glad you had such a lovely time. I love going to museums, especially the moma every chance I can get!

[ß.]

I, too, have teared up (in my case, it was a Monet). I've rarely had the opportunity to view great works of art in person and it would be my dream to visit MOMA. I am truly happy you had the chance to experience it.

[kass hall]

MoMA is my favourite gallery in the world and guess what - I teared up there too! For me it was Hope II by Gustav Klimt - his world sends me into a place like no other and that particular piece means so much to me. Last time I was there I had a good cry!!! I've always wanted to go to Surtex - one day I'll be brave enough to do it!! xx

[Linda Barutha]

Look at you! So, so cute!! I hope Surtex was very successful for you!

[ck]

You've got a photo of one of my favorites, Robert Rauschenberg, as Joan Miro. I think it's "Rebus". http://www.moma.org/collection/browse_results.php?criteria=O%3AAD%3AE%3A4823&page_number=7&template_id=1&sort_order=1

Glad you had a great time at MOMA!

[Jessica Sporn]

It was so great to see you at SURTEX and I'm glad you're coming back next year. Your work should be on products everywhere! xxi

[Jeanne Kelly]

Donna, just wanted to say that you look fabulous! So nice and slim!! I follow you regularly and I am in awe of your art. Some day I plan on taking some of your glorious art classes; my favorites are your flowers, but I love your new lady stamps. You are so talented!!