Designing Holiday Decor at the Colorado Governor's Residence
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For four years, from Nov. 2009 through Nov. 2012, I was invited to design and curate the holiday installations at the Colorado Governor's Residence at the Boettcher Mansion.
Each year carried a different theme, such as
"A Colorado Christmas, 1909", "Holiday Heritages"--a collaboration with author Helen Thorpe--celebrating the diverse holiday traditions of the people of Colorado, and the year 2012, when we honored Colorado artists.
Installation Santas by Denver artist Phil Bender
glass bell jar with Santa and elves
Installation Santas by Denver artist Phil Bender
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Victorian Inspired Ornaments
Victorian scrap clown face, Dresden gold foils, antique fabrics and trims and glass beads. approx 8" long
Victorian scrap clown face, Dresden gold foils, antique fabrics and trims and glass beads. approx 8" long
back view of previous ornament
Victorian scrap clown face, Dresden gold foils, antique fabrics and trims and glass beads. approx 8" long
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Papier Mache Headgear of the Future
Inspired by 1950's B sci-fi movies and 1960's sci-fi television shows, 'Papier Mache Headgear of the Future" is an after school art workshop that I teach to elementary school students. Each student creates their "headgear" from recyclable paper products from home----cardboard boxes, packaging, newspapers, toilet paper rolls, etc... Other than constructing a functional framework that can be worn, the project has no design limitations.
