Decorated Sticks

So what do the jafagirls do when they find a pile of bamboo sticks? 

Why decorate them of course!

Glue √

Beads √

Yarn √

googly eyes √

paint pens √

and away we go.

Summer is here and it's time to have a bit jafagirl fun in the sun (well not too much sun). Now where is my sun block and  tequila sunrise. A girl has got to get her priorities straight, yes!

Cheers 

Chihuly Inspired Public Art Project

The jafagirls  have been 

making what I call the "poor woman's chihuly" inspired public art project. LOVE this project because it meets several criteria, upcyclying, having fun, and public art. This is an ongoing project and already we have hung several outside the Yellow Springs Arts Council.

 Sandi and I are working on a green one

So far we have installed four and will be adding more during the summer. 
Very simple to do and as you can see on this link there is no limit in design.

Lesson Ideas - Chihuly

Of course I would be remiss if I did not include a link to the inspiring and fabulous work of Dale Chihuly

Chihuly

Street Art: Blue Felt Butterflies

 We did these back in 2012 and installed them outside Bonadies on Xenia Avenue. It's amazing how well they've lasted. For a few months some were installed at the Dayton Art Institute.
The Merry Dressmaker: Yarn Bombing & Other Fiber and Textile Art at DAI
 then back on Dayton Street for a while.

In 2014 they were displayed in the  Springfield Museum of Art 

Springfield Art Museum

Now they are back on Dayton Street outside 

Atomic Fox (and if you pop in tell the owner you like the blue butterflies and you might just get a discount) I was recently asked by a tour group to Yellow Springs how long the textile installations last. My answer is that it depends on the kind of dye and quality of the yarn or felt. In this case while the blue felt has lost its vibrancy, they are still a pretty blue and in good shape even after 3 years being mostly outdoors through rain, snow and sun. Oh, I forgot, yes Nancy put then through the washing machine once. Still looking good eh!

So if you are visiting Yellow Springs, Ohio keep your eyes open for more blue butterflies. 

Work for Sale by the Jafagirls

Recently I had two enquirers about buying our work, of course they only can pay with bank transfer/cashiers cheque, and they need the work for a new apartment ;) You know where this is heading right?

We do have work for sale and any buyers of course are most welcome to visit the below establishments or contact them.

They will gladly answer any questions regarding our work and payment arrangements.

Nancy is at Village Artisans

Corrine is represented by Sherly Kostic at  In a Frame

Talitha has work at Glen Helen Gift Shop

and currently

Talitha and I have work in the 

#ysgram exhibit at the Yellow Springs Arts Council Gallery 

#ysgram show focuses on the local

#YSGram

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