unfailingly able to make me smile:

(from The American Astronaut)

(makes me want to learn how to tap dance)

pictures from the opening of my MFA thesis exhibition

My thesis show was held in an old ballroom at the Elk's Lodge in Hornell, NY. Everyone was given an 'Alicia mask' at the door, which made for an interesting social atmosphere. It felt more like a party than a gallery opening, and I couldn't have been happier...

(Most photos by Mike Fleming, some by Devin Henry. See more here.)

images of the work in my MFA thesis exhibition

The white neon equations were installed in the stairwell leading up the 3rd floor of the Elk's Lodge. The last equation (in red neon) and 3 large-scale sculptures were installed in the ballroom. More information on each individual piece can be found on my website. 

(Photos by Mike Fleming)

50/50

mechanical sculpture by Gavin Turk

(I'm not sure exactly how it works, but I like to imagine the penny spins and spins and spins and never falls over)

(found here)

crawling out from my hiding place

(photo taken by Justin Audet at Pollywog Holler)

I've been avoiding anything remotely resembling a responsibility since my thesis show, including this blog, but I think I'm finally on my way back to feeling normal. I have been concerning myself with everything summer... traveling, laying in the grass, reading, repotting my plants, going for long walks, playing the ukulele, drawing in my sketchbook... Alfred feels completely deserted and totally magical.

I will post pictures of my show very soon. It was a huge success... I am now a master! 

limited edition artist book

I have made a book, titled You have the words I cannot seem to find, that will be for sale at my thesis exhibition. It includes my thesis writing and images of the work I've made during graduate school. It is a 100 page volume that was published by Blurb, and will be available as a limited edition (20 hard cover books and 30 soft cover books). Each book will also include a handmade flip book called "How To Make Now", which comes along with a "Now Kit" that provides you with everything you need to make a now. Hard cover books are $75 and soft cover books are $40. If you're interested in purchasing one but won't be able to make it to the show, please contact me.

write your name in the air with your butt!

I found this video on PSU's Social Practice blog while I was working in my school's computer lab, and I so wanted to jump up and try it (but I got shy and imagined my movements instead). I am going to do this with my next sculpture class for sure.

Alicia(s) in Toronto

why bachelorette parties are fun

(pictures taken by Rebecca West Fraser)