I put this show together last September. It was the first group show that I had organized or curated, and was so happy with it. The thought of having an all girl show using local artists had been in my head for a while. I have always felt proud to be a girl from Salt Lake City. There are so many talented lady-artists that I have met and admired, that an exhibition highlighting some of them was something that really meant a lot to me. The work was beautiful! I wanted to buy everything for myself. I am so inspired by these creative girls.
Sunnie Payne, Andy Chase, Emily Wood, Cindy Bean, Candace Jean
I chose artists whose work is diverse but complimentary. Many of them I have shown with before at the Blonde Grizzly. We had Andy Chase, Candace Jean, Cindy Bean, Sunnie Payne and myself showing. The mediums range from painting, collage, printmaking, and paper cutting. Looking back, the only thing I would change was to have more female artists in the show, I just barely scratched the surface of the kick-butt girl-power we have here in Salt Lake.
Andy Chase Collection
Candace Jean Collection
Cindy Bean Collection
Sunnie Payne Collection
Emily Wood Collection
The theme “The Salt of the Earth” references being a part of Salt Lake City and also suggests being part of something grounded and substantial. This exhibition of work is a celebration of the dreamers and creators from this corner of the world.
Being a part of this community of dreamers is very exciting. Is it just me, or is there an insane amount of creativity flowing out of Utah? Something in the salt water?
