Author Archives: Art for Housewives
Sand collection
Cleaning out my studio means coming to terms with dormant objects—objects that are there but not used. In this category is my sand collection. I started it over 20 years ago when I lived in southern Tuscany and spent much … Continue reading
Jean-Michel Basquiat, unwittingly sustainable
To manifest their respect for the environment, many artists today use recycled materials to make art. However, there are those artists who use recycled materials simply because they can’t afford to buy ex-novo. Take, for example, many Outsider artists. And … Continue reading
Wall decay
the wall beneath one of my studio’s windows Well, I would like to have something “scintillante” to say but I don’t. The studio rehab project continues. It is taking much time and energy but feels so good. Nevertheless, I am … Continue reading
Chuntaro Style
When I finally get my studio in order and have some space to move around in, I’m going to dance Chuntaro Style! I have already written about dancing for your health and need to follow my own advice! Related: Chuntaro … Continue reading
Boro-like reparations for the studio
This is the bottom of my Parian beach bag. Every year it’s a victim of more wear and tear so I add another patch boro style. This means the more the bag is worn, the more it will be repaired thus the more … Continue reading



