Wedding Ideas

Chaz and I are getting hitched about this time next year. Yeah, I know it's little soon to be planning things but I can't help it sometimes. Here are a few things that have caught my eye recently.

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A box.

Here are some shots of something new I'm playing with. For my show in Nov I'm creating box miniatures. I recovered a jewelery box with a vintage book cover that I stripped and relined the inside with a vintage handkerchief. I'm still playing around with the objects that will go inside the box. I love it though. I've been carrying around the box in my purse and taking it out once in while to look at it. I plan on creating a whole series of these and hopefully I'll be able to sell them online...another thing I'm thinking about doing. But more on that a different time. Each box will be unique and house various found objects, insects and tiny versions of my photographs. I'm so excited about it.

Inspiration

Some lovely inspiration from around the web. I can't get these images out of my head.

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HeArt Attack

So, it's been a long time since I've last updated this blog. There are lots of reasons for my absence such as some upcoming exhibits which means more time spent on new work, a new Pinterest account (a big time eater) and also new Law & Order episodes on Instant Netflix. I'm kind of joking on that last one. Kind of. I'm going to try to update more often. I promise.

In a few weeks I'm participating in a new show about love and the heart called The HeArt Attack. It's been getting a lot of press around here in Charleston. It's a show curated by creative couple Justin and Erin with 30+ artists taking part in a show that serves as the two's wedding reception. So fun! I feel so lucky to be a part of their special day and included with so many great artists. Here's a video Justin took of me about my work. Let me just say...seeing yourself on video is so strange. It was a fun experience though and Justin did an awesome job. Check it out...

the heArt attack : NINA GARNER from Justin Nathanson on Vimeo.

Update: Under the Radar

I haven't posted here in a while, I know. So, I thought I'd do a little update and share some news. Earlier this year I found out that I was one of eight artists chosen to be featured in an exhibition here in Charleston at the City Gallery. Since then I've been working hard making new work, setting up a new website and getting business cards made. I have, along with the other artists, been featured in Charleston Magazine. I can't wait for the opening which is next week, May 26! Come if you can!

Above is a photo of me in my studio from the magazine and below are two new pieces that will be in the show.

Obsessions

Swarming beards and hairstyles by Talia Greene. More here.

Also, I can't stop watching/listening to this video. Love Grizzly Bear and Ryan Gosling. Absolutely loved this movie.

Surcee Press

white christmas

alexander city, alabama 2010

heirloom tomato art

Totoro and kitty cat...

finished pieces

Here are my pieces I did for the Unearthed show at Rick Rhodes. Check 'em out!

You can also see them here and here.