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Repository 233: Announcements and Affirmations
The artist must summon all her energy, her sincerity, and the greatest modesty in order to shatter the old clichés that come so easily to hand while working, which can suffocate the little flower that does not come, ever, the way one expects. Henri Matisse (I changed the pronouns:) A short post to point, share and thank you for your patience as I’ve been busy writing and publishing though on different platforms and channels. I will post them below, a…
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Repository 230: Some Smelly Press
A quick post to share some press I’ve received lately. It’s humbling, and I am happy to see it locally and abroad. Starting new dialogues with folks outside the art and perfume worlds feels great. And having the respect by the perfume world insiders also means the world, I’m so grateful. The underserved sense of smell continues on its rise in interest and relevance, yay! Last Sunday the Columbian did a thoughtful and thorough review of my work as a…
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Repository 227: Things to Do with Your Hands and Head
This week I am a panelist for the inaugural Digital Scent Festival. I have been asked to speak with two other panelists about scent, art and design. No small feat to do virtually, I’m excited for the challenge. It’s informal, so that’s the good news. Send me in advance questions you might want discussed. I will be sure to post highlights of topics covered. The event is May 7, 10 AM PST, here are the details and please RSVP. The…
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Repository 224: The Flower, The Witch and the Pool Toy
Below is my artist statement for the exhibition I will have in Portland in March. Please save the date for the opening, and come say hi! Saturday, March 7, 2020, 6-8 PM, Luke’s Frame Shop (Albina Street location) The Flower the Witch and the Pool Toy: New work by Catherine Haley Epstein Her language does not contain, it carries; it does not hold back, it makes possible. When id is ambiguously uttered-the wonder of being several-she doesn’t defend herself against…
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Repository 221: NOSE DIVE | Book Launch
I’m thrilled to share the launch of my book “Nose Dive”! The book is available for shipping on August 4. I will also having an informal talk, where I will have the books at Fumerie in Portland, Oregon on August 10, 2019. Please RSVP to the event if you would like to join. I look forward to your throughts on the book, and starting a new dialogue on scent, olfaction and art. From the back cover: “Adventures for your nose…
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Repository 212: Richard Kurtz | Wrestlers and Golden Books
Below is an essay I wrote after interviewing artist Richard Kurtz last month, and diving deep into insider/outsider/whatchamacallit art which I have been interested in for some time. His work will be featured at the New York Outsider Art Fair in New York this month (January 18 – 21). Please visit Booth 19 should you find yourself there. Meanwhile – let’s dissect the idea of outside art. Peace – c “Perhaps there is more sense in our nonsense and more…
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