SIZZLING SUMMER SUITCASE SHOW by C. FINLEY
Dear Friends, Family and Lovers
This sizzling summer, I will tour
the United States with a suitcase full of new artwork to be shown at intimate
soirees in the homes of my friends. Chilled refreshments will be served as
guests get the first opportunity to view and purchase my newest drawings,
paintings, collages and photographs—some from my recent exhibition in Rome.
These events take their cue from Tupperware parties of mid-century America.
With Tupperware, women such as Brownie Wise adopted the role of the traveling
salesman and adapted it into something new, intimate and independent. In a nod
to Tupperware, I hope to further the interests in my practice that investigate
and utilize elements of women’s historical places of power in business and the
arts. In my paintings and drawings, I use traditional quilt patterns to
celebrate the integrity and lineage of “women’s work”. Through these parties, I
want to emphasize the relationship between an artist and her patrons as
something interactive and pleasurable. Everyone is encouraged to bring friends
and forward this invitation. The goal of this project is to extend and
strengthen a creative community outside of an institutional situation. All of
the art presented will be available for guests to purchase at affordable prices
and bring home to enjoy immediately. And
the first five guests to arrive will receive a free piece of art!
Save
the Date!
Saturday, July 28th in Brooklyn,
New York 20 Jay Street Suite 207 Dumbo Brooklyn, 6-9pm
Saturday, August 11th in Los
Angeles, California (performance by Nathan Bockelman and Megan Hoetger) 407
Mavis Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90025
(Mt.
Washington) 7-10pm
Tuesday, August 14th
in Saint Louis, Missouri, 10 Deer
Creek Woods, Ladue, MO. 63124 6-9pm
*Text in collaboration with Jahan Genet