If you didn't know, TraillWorks is celebrating its 5th Anniversary this year, as well as its grand reopening at 214 Spring Street in Newton. This past Saturday I threw a big bash to celebrate large with my family, friends, and supporters and hired my friend, photographer Rob Yaskovic, to shoot the event. He was kind enough to post a blog with some of the pics and wrote a flattering commentary on TraillWorks and me. Do read on . . . or follow this link: Yaskovic Wedding & Portrait.
On Tuesday, I had a special visit from an 8-foot tall, cadmium red Empire State Building. My friend, Tony Lordi, visited my new studio and mentioned he was driving "The Empire, In Red" around Newton taking pictures so I invited him to bring it into TraillWorks for a photo op. He was thrilled; brought it inside in partitions, set it up in a matter of minutes and started shooting. Ringo happened to be there and found his way in a few pics.
The 8-foot tall, wooden construction painted in bright cadmium red is the focus of a new project he's embarking on. Tony has been working with The Empire State building since the late 80s when he had a wildly successful exhibit at Jack Gallery in NYC which was accompanied by major media attention and international opportunities.
He says of the project, "My intention is to install and photograph the piece in a series of settings, it's iconic image presented within various environments. The only common denominator among the otherwise disparate images will be The Empire, In Red. In essence, the building will serve to unite the otherwise unconnected environments as a sort of ambassador of cultural experience.
The first phase of the project will be a group show of the resulting photography. Ultimately, I plan to publish a limited edition book documenting the project and show. [One possible image is] The stage door of 'Jersey Boys'. Frankie Valli gazes up at The Empire, in Red with folded arms. The caption will read 'You’re just to good to be true, can’t take my eyes off of you!'"
"The Empire, In Red" has left TraillWorks, but if you're interested in a photo op with Tony's sculpture, contact him at tonylordi@earthlink.net.
With TraillWorks' recent relocation, I decided it was time to freshen up it's branding. I was tired of my old logo and felt that it really didn't communicate who I was anymore. After a month or so of talking to several designers, I finally decided to work with my friend, Renie Garlick of Zhine-Studio, a very talented artist of many hats. She was fantastic to work with, not only because she knows me and my business very well, but she asked so many questions and made me think of things I hadn't thought of. After six revisions, here's the end result . . .
I can't wait to start using the new logo, but its rollout may take a little while as I'm focused on getting my new studio set up. Stay tuned for updates to TraillWorks at 214 Spring Street.
Several years ago when I participated in a residency at Peters Valley, I kept an almost daily blog of my experience there - creating artwork, developing friendships with the artists, and the events we held. I'm now in the midst of another major change in my career; moving my studio, TraillWorks, to a larger space. So, since I had so much interest two years ago, I thought I would track my progress, sharing the changes of the space as well as the ordeal of relocating a business.Here's a taste of what's to come. My husband spent Sunday removing shelving so we would have more 
wall space to hang artwork. My son had a ton of fun running around the big empty space, playing hide and seek and trying to help Daddy. I'm hoping to get to 214 today in the snow to start spackling holes, so check back later this week to see my progress.PHOTOS:
From Top Left Down to Lower Right - My studio area, main gallery taken from the 
front, My son exploring mom's new space, View of the bay windows looking onto Spring Street
TraillWorks is relocating and staying in the redeveloping town of Newton, NJ! I have had such a wonderful two years at 135 Spring Street, but decided for many reasons that I need a bigger space. One has been waiting for me at 214 Spring Street. It's as though I'm coming full circle in Newton. Four years ago, I approached the then owner of Radiant Essentials with an exhibition idea, created work for her space and had a fantastic showing / relationship. I've always admired the space and now seems like the right time.
Granted the economy is not great, but TraillWorks saw excellent growth in the worst year, economically speaking, and in a year that I spent adjusting to a new member of my family, illnesses, and more. This gives me the courage to take the leap into a larger, more professional space. I'm not leaving 135 until the end of February and there are so many things I'm doing while at my old space. Read my last blog post for details.
I look forward to sharing my new studio with you in about a month!
Several years ago when I participated in a residency at Peters Valley, I kept an almost daily blog of my experience there - creating artwork, developing friendships with the artists, and the events we held. I'm now in the midst of another major change in my career; moving my studio, TraillWorks, to a larger space. So, since I had so much interest two years ago, I thought I would track my progress, sharing the changes of the space as well as the ordeal of relocating a business.
wall space to hang artwork. My son had a ton of fun running around the big empty space, playing hide and seek and trying to help Daddy. I'm hoping to get to 214 today in the snow to start spackling holes, so check back later this week to see my progress.
front, My son exploring mom's new space, View of the bay windows looking onto Spring Street
TraillWorks is relocating and staying in the redeveloping town of Newton, NJ! I have had such a wonderful two years at 135 Spring Street, but decided for many reasons that I need a bigger space. One has been waiting for me at 214 Spring Street. It's as though I'm coming full circle in Newton. Four years ago, I approached the then owner of Radiant Essentials with an exhibition idea, created work for her space and had a fantastic showing / relationship. I've always admired the space and now seems like the right time.
