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I’m opening my doors and you’re invited!
Yours Truly at last year's open studio! photo by Micha Hamilton
Like so many other artists, my stereotypical struggle to survive professionally has lightened a bit by the touch of Patricia Bell. Not only does she have a “to-die-for” collection of art, she also supports many local art venues as a trustee on the boards of the Center for Visual Arts, Montclair Art Museum, Garden State Arts Center Foundation and the Aljira Center for Contemporary Art in Newark.
A Gem Among Her Jewels
Ms. Bell has not gone unnoticed; The Star-Ledger ran an article recently (“South Orange Art Collector’s Home is a Visual Feast“), and Park Place Magazine’s newest issue ran a multi-page article about Ms Bell: “The Art of the Party.”
Both are wonderful pieces, highlighting her warm hospitality and keen eye for art. With a grateful heart and a glow of pride, I’m delighted to say that Patricia cites me in both articles as an “artist to watch.”
Here’s a passage from the Star-Ledger’s piece: “Bell also lists the mixed media work of Nancy Tobin, a local contemporary visual artist among her favorites. New Jersey artists Claire Rosen, Willie Cole, Margaret Murphy and Lisa Pressman are also present here.”
And here’s an excerpt from the Park Place article:
Favorite NJ Artists to Watch
“I love new things, and always find a spot for the pieces I love,” says Pat Bell. “When I’m surrounded by all this wonderful work, it’s like living with the souls of the artists.”
Each month, as fresh—and sometimes massively large artwork—arrives at her home, Gabrielle Pulls, Bell’s housekeeper of 17 years, equips herself with an electric drill, a level, and a keen eye. As pieces leave the home, they often are loaned or contributed to non-profit organizations, such as the South Orange Performing Arts Center.
“I’m fortunate to live in this state because we have so many wonderful artists,” says Bell. “I like what’s in my backyard.” To keep au courant with the local art scene, get acquainted with some of her favorites:
Willie Cole, Mine Hill, multi-dimensional
(williecole.com)
Tom Nussbaum, Montclair, sculptor
(tomnussbaum.com)
Claire Rosen, Montclair, photographer
(clairerosenphotography.com)
Margaret Murphy, Jersey City, painter (margaret-murphy.com)
Lisa Pressman, West Orange, painter
(lisapressman.net)
Marcia Kure, Princeton, painter/collage artist
(marciakure.com)
Wayne Roth, Mountain Lakes, digital artist/photographer (2face.com)
Nancy Tobin, Maplewood, collage painter (nancytobin.com)
Dan Fenelon, Madison, painter
(wavedog.com)
Jordan Eagles, Short Hills, painter/installationist (jordaneagles.com)
Inside front cover of Three Poems (showing die-cut jacket)
Three Poems — Jerome Rothenberg and Nancy Tobin
I was lucky enough to collaborate on a project with the highly esteemed and brilliant poet Jerome Rothenberg.
It all started with an event at the Stevens Institute titled The Visible Word Project. Poets and artists were paired to present three poems and three pieces of artwork. Whose work was inspired by whose was up to the pair.
I got off easy, Jerome decided to write poems inspired by my work.
Working with Jerome was a dream. The event went well, and as a result we were invited to be a part of this amazing anthology by Roxanne Hamilton titled Viz Inter-Arts Event: A Trans-Genre Event. “Nearly 100 writers, artists, film-makers, performers & scholars transgress genre boundaries to forge new forms & relationships between the arts.” I’m almost giddy to be in the same book as the likes of Joe Brainard/Ron Padgett, George Hitchcock, Michael McClure & Ray Manzarek!
We didn’t want the fun to stop! So Jerome and I decided to make a book of our own: Three Poems. This 16-page book has 3 full-color spreads featuring the artwork and poems, together, as pretty as can be. (I did the design as well.) The book is available through many online distributors, but if you buy it from me at my Etsy shop, you get a free print with your order!
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