PLEASE. If you have the opportunity – visit the Hirshhorn Museum and experience Belief + Doubt  yourself.

August 20, 2012 to December 2014
Part of an initiative to bring art to new sites within and around the building, this installation by Barbara Kruger fills the Lower Level lobby and extends into the newly relocated Museum bookstore. Famous for her incisive photomontages, Kruger has focused increasingly over the past two decades on creating environments that surround the viewer with language. The entire space—walls, floor, escalator sides—is wrapped in text-printed vinyl, immersing visitors in a spectacular hall of voices, where words either crafted by the artist or borrowed from the popular lexicon address conflicting perceptions of democracy, power, and belief.

At a moment when ideological certitude and purity seem especially valued, Kruger says she’s “interested in introducing doubt.” Large areas of the installation are devoted to open-ended questions (“WHO IS BEYOND THE LAW? WHO IS FREE TO CHOOSE? WHO SPEAKS? WHO IS SILENT?”), while the section occupying the bookstore explores themes of desire and consumption. At once addressing the individual, the museum, and, symbolically, the country, Kruger’s penetrating examination of the public sphere transforms one of the Hirshhorn’s key public spaces.

If you don’t fail at something – you are not even trying…

To get something you don’t have – you need to do something you never did.

NOTHING is worth having without risk.

Fall back on something? I don’t want to fall back on anything except for my faith. I want to fall forward so that I can see what I am hitting…

- Denzel Washington,  2011  UPenn Commencement Speech

There is something to be said about taking risks and actually putting yourself out there.

I did once.

It is an incredibly scary and frightening experience. But in the end, I became Wiser. Stronger. Invincible. 

I have this little Lady Gaga quote on my computer’s desktop… its says:

Whether you are gay, straight, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, you are black, you are white, you are Islam, Muslim, whatever the fuck you are, you don’t know how free you will feel, how you will fly so fucking far above the rest once you stop caring what people thing about you.

At this point in my life – I don’t give a shit. I am ready to fall forward.

She hugged me and said that everything was going to be OK.

And I believe her.

Something wonderful is in the works and I just want to take this opportunity to remind you of a previous venture which led to a re-birth of Tiff…

I rarely argue with the Mr. – but when we do its always about cleaning around the house… He was off an entire week from work and as far as I was concerned, he should have re-built the Taj Mahal and taken out the trash…

BUT – it seemed as though he had other plans.. which involved golf,  the bed, music, the bed and golf.

I was not having it.

I had a Honey-Do list….

Anywho – I would just like to say THANK YOU to my love. My number one – Demetrius.

Here are my I am Sorry for being a dirty man living in your household of perfection flowers…

(He sent these to me at work :)

Demetrius was using combs and brushes to make beats before he could even talk…

Building upon these natural abilities throughout his school years in North Philadelphia, he sought refuge from his surroundings on his drum kit - conveniently located in the middle of his mother’s living room.

Demetrius’ infectious personality and soothing demeanor allow him to create and sustain great working relationships throughout the lifetime of his projects. His natural ability to adapt and conform his personality to any piece of music make him invaluable to any project he is involved with. Demetrius has MANY influences from a wide range of music genres such as, Classic Rock, Gospel, Classical, Pop, R&B, Motown and Country. Inspiration comes in many forms and there are various artists that have helped mold him into the musician that he is today… Artists such as: Steve Smith, Dennis Chamber, Chad Smith, Dave Weckl, Carter Beauford, Phil Collins… (YES there are others – but we are trying to keep this short…)

Demetrius is currently a member of the Mighty OV (Original Band – Philadelphia) and For Who For What(Cover Band - Philadelphia). He is also a staff musician for D.Lynch Productions.

In summary -

Demetrius is an amazing musician.

Interestingly enough, he does not like watermelon, nor does he care for brown liquor of any kind. In his spare time you can find him reciting dialog (verbatim) to every episode of Star Trek The Next Generation, taking long drives on the open road with his co-pilot, using his wife as a pseudo drum (in the most affectionate way possible) and leaping from tall buildings in one single bound.

Demetrius is my husband.

((AND))

The sickest fucking drummer that  I have ever heard in my life.

CHECK OUT HIS WEBSITE

(Courtesy of The AUX :)

After months of

planning…

focusing…

coordinating… The OFF THE CLOCK event, I can officially say that it was off the hook. No joke. Not a biased opinion…

Just the truth.

This event has always held a dear place in my heart and it was mu ‘triumphant’ return to PhilaNOMA. Hopefully this event was branded and will become a staple for years to come :)

It had everything.. everyone.. Especially the people I love the most (actually one of them was not in attendance due to illness, but they were with me in spirit)…

I would like to give a special THANKS to Nancy Churchville +

The Mighty OV +

Mike Spain (for being super awesome with the Sketchbook Meetups)

Joshua Black  (for the awesome letters) +

Joel Avery (for the photography) +

Triumph Brewery (for their hospitality) +

PhilaNOMA for welcoming me back.

-LADIES AND GENTLEMEN -

PhilaNOMA’s OFF THE CLOCK! Art Expo and Networking Event 2012

((See you NEXT year))

The Auxiliary Sketchbook is a group for anyone that has an interest in architecture, is in need of a creative outlet and is able to play well with others… The group will meet once a month for a total of 4 months leading up to an Art Exhibition in September.

(The Art Expo will be held in Old City Philadelphia)

During the sketch sessions, we will be given a short tour and brief historic overview of the buildings or spaces. While sketching is encouraged, photographers are MORE than welcome! This year’s sketchbook theme focuses on the forgotten architecture of local Philadelphia Architect, Julian Francis Abele.

So that’s it in a nutshell…You in?

Visit us @ Meetup.com!

Sketchbook Meet-Up #2 @ The Union League + Widener Building

The Auxiliary Sketchbook is a group for anyone that has an interest in architecture, is in need of a creative outlet and is able to play well with others… The group will meet once a month for a total of 4 months leading up to an Art Exhibition in September.

During the sketch sessions, we will be given a short tour and brief historic overview of the buildings or spaces. While sketching is encouraged, photographers are MORE than welcome! This year’s sketchbook theme focuses on the forgotten architecture of local Philadelphia Architect, Julian Francis Abele.

So that’s it in a nutshell…You in?

Visit us @ Meetup.com!

PhilaNOMA cordially invites you to an evening of art exhibits, LIVE music and good conversation at our OFF THE CLOCK! Art Expo + Networking Event!

This is our annual event where we give professionals the opportunity to showcase their personal creative works in a positive and professional environment. Experience a unique exhibition, showcasing works of art created by some of Philadelphia’s finest urban architects, artists, photographers, graphic artists, fashion and interior designers.

Artwork will be priced for sale or exhibited for marketing purposes.

Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres while networking amongst entrepreneurs and artistic individuals from various professions.  There will be something for all art lovers to enjoy, including photography, illustration, paintings, poetry, fashion and more! COME to browse, buy or just mingle amongst friends…

Happy hour drink specials are available until 9:00pm.

MAKE SURE TO RSVP!
Admission is $10 donation* at the Door WITH EVENTBRITE RSVP (Exhibitors not included)

http://philanomaofftheclock.eventbrite.com/

*Proceeds from this event will help benefit PhilaNOMA’s CAMP Sustain.Ability program for 8th & 9th grade students interested in architecture. 

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BEING AN EXHIBITOR CLICK HERE OR CONTACT

TIFFANY @ tiff@tiffanymillner.com or philanoma.chapter@gmail.com

(Registration ENDS September 15, 2012)

CLICK HERE to view images from our previous event + Visit www.philanoma.org for more information.