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Nature? Nurture? Or Both? Jill Fishon-Kovachick – Ceramic Artist & Collector pg. 12 The Train You Cannot Ride But You Can Power Its Journey! pg 4 Remaining An Artist, All
The Train You Cannot Ride But You Can Power Its Journey!
By Rona Mann
Photos by CP Holiday Train
This train is about to embark upon its journey, a long one that will take them hundreds, perhaps thousands of miles throughout two countries This train will soon mark its 21st trip across North America
It will be filled with food, but you can’t eat it. There will be e n tertainment at every stop, but you won’t be permitted to climb aboard to see and hear it, yet you can still be in the front row when they perform to fully enjoy it
F o r t h i s i s t h e C P H o l i d
C a n a dian Pacific Railroad, that each year for the past two decades, has made a journey across North America to collect boxes, cans, and monetary donations for those who suffer from food insecurity.
Since its inception in 1999, the Holiday Train has raised more than $15 8 million (Canadian dollars) and collected more than 4.5 million pounds of food, an astounding statistic that prompted Canadian Pacific’s President and Chief Executive O f ficer, Keith Creel to say, “It is a privilege for CP to be able t o r u n a p r o g r a m l i k e t h i
c o m munities across our network.”
The impact has been nothing short of extraordinary Everything t h a t ’ s r a i s e d i n a n y o
H o l i day Train stops, stays right in that community to help feed their local people and families. In addition, CP makes their own donation at every stop on the route
C P
e m ployees fully support this holiday program since they are well aware that hunger is an issue that can, and does, impact their neighbors
So how, exactly, does this Holiday Train journey work? At each stop along the way, the train arrives and pulls to a safe stop right in front of the crowd While rides are not
train comes to a stop at a specific location, the stage door lowers, and the onboard band opens with its first song
After that, a b r
b a n k o f f i cials and other dignitaries Once complete, the band
a g a i n re
h o l iday songs.
Local people at each stop are asked to bring non-perishable food or a monetary gift, as there will be Food Bank representatives present, collecting all donations.
Once the band performs its final song, the stage door closes, and the train heads off to the next stop When asked how the stops are chosen each year, CP personnel answer, “There are a number of factors that determine our schedule. We consider our entire network of track, and we will largely base our decision around the expected participation from the community That includes the support of locally elected officials, participation from the f o o d b a n k i t s e l
c o m e out and support this cause We try to include as many communities as possible, and we do alternate the routes from one year to the next ”
There are, in actuality, two Holiday Trains that make this special
j o u r n e y E a
d e c o rated rail cars, all of which are festooned with hundreds of
t h o u s a
d e signs evoking the giving spirit of the season.
Originally built in 1957, two GP20C 2200 series were rebuilt in 2013 to pull the CP’s two Holiday Trains Each locomotive is powered by 2000 hp, is 56.02 feet in length, and weighs 275,000 pounds Both the Canadian and U S flags are proudly displayed on the Holiday Trains as they travel across the network, raising food and funds to stock shelves in local food banks “
t e s t a ment to our dedication to giving back to the communities w h e re w e w o r k a n d
network to share food, funds, and holiday cheer year after year ”
Ah yes, there is something about the holidays And there has a l ways been something about a train. There’s also something about a major international transportation company that takes the time, the manpower, and the heart to do this
And there’s something about the people whom you will never meet, but whose cupboards and bellies and tables will benefit from you meeting this train the one you can never ride
Follow the 2019 Holiday Train’s route this season by visiting: www.cpr.ca
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Nature? Nurture? Or Both? Jill Fishon-Kovachick –
By Carol St Sauveur Ferris
Jill Fishon-Kovachick was born to two artists whose mediums could not have been more different Her mom was a figurative artist, while her dad was a printer Her m o m ’ s
l l
o organically expressing the human form in oil painting and sculpture Her dad’s printing business taught her the importance of order and precision She had a n
t h a t kids do, but whether it was nature or nurture, her interests leaned towards the arts.
at Buck’s Rock Performing and Creative Arts Camp in New Milford, Connecticut Though terribly homesick that first year, Jill went back
Ceramic Artist & Collector
e x p l o re her love of the arts She graduated in 1981 with a BS in Art Education Later on she attended the Tyler School of Art for one year, then graduated in 1997 from Vermont College, division of Norwich University, with an MFA in Visual Arts That same year Jill became an Adjunct Instructor for Special Programs at Skidmore College until the program ’ s demise in 2010
In March 2011, Jill was inspired to establish a supportive art community and destination for and about clay artists She purchased the Schuyler Adult Guest House, a former nursing home that was in foreclosure and set about transforming the interior into public and private studios, an educational facility, arts center, and gallery Jill was totally hands o n w h e
p ro grams that would be offered The building was completely gutted and utilities updated to handle the demands of kilns, wheels, and other equipment. It was renamed the Saratoga Clay Arts Center, and amazingly, it officially opened just three months later in June 2011
Jill is now the Director of the Saratoga Clay Arts Center and is active as an instructor in many of the Center ’ s classes and programs The faculty is comprised of six instructors including Jill, and there are 13 clay artists in residence Classes of all kinds are held in the clay arts There are internship programs for recent graduates, adult and youth programs, workshops and private instruction, and even Clay Night Out and corporate team building opportunities
The Center ’ s Schacht Gallery has year round exhibits featuring the work of diverse clay artists A new exhibit has just been installed titled “Eloquent Vessel,” featuring the sophisticated and sensual work of Chris Gustin Though she passed away in 2011, select pieces from the expansive work of Toshiko Takaezu, a world renowned clay artist, w e re
w a s an instructor at Skidmore and a huge inspiration to Jill and her clay art
In simple terms, clay can be described as a sticky substance comprised of earth mixed with water. There are many clay bodies or mixtures one can purchase The various clay bodies are defined by the minerals, particulate matter, and debris found in the mixture which nature has
a hand in from the start. For most clay artists, the basic types used include the more porous earthenware or common clay used for terra cotta pots and roof tiles; stoneware - a very hard and durable vitreous clay used to make
d i n n e r w a r e ; a n d k a o l i n o r w h i t e c l a y –
c o n sidered the purest clay is used to make
p o r c e l a i n D i f f e r e n t t e m p e r a t u r e s a n d
v a r y i n g a m o u n t s o f t i m e s p e n t i n a k i l n
a f f e c t how clay will “mature,” which also contributes to how it will be used. The firing ranges span from a low fire of 1828 degrees Fahrenheit, to a high fire of 2345 degrees Fahrenheit The addition of chemicals and glazes in the process adds to the uniqueness of an individual piece.
Jill’s clay art body of work is extensive and may be described as both organic and interpretive She states that, “ my work is not only what you see on the outside, but what it feels like on the inside ” This artist has evolved tremendously since being a student at Skidmore, as her work is no longer influenced by student life and concerns “Who I am as a whole is w h a t i t ’ s a b o u t n o w ” A n d t h a t w h o l e i s i n formed by all the stages of Jill’s life. In a manner of speaking, an evolved woman is the sum total of life events, her response to them, and the emotions that carry her through them How she expresses herself is seen in her manner of speaking, gestures, presentation, and actions. Jill best expresses her life in clay.
In the past, Jill has created functional clay art One such piece, a working sink, can be found in her own home today She is also an avid collector of other artists’ work which are on display throughout her home, continuing to inspire her Most of what Jill creates are called vessels and aren’t necessarily considered
functional They are one of a kind and come in all shapes and sizes. One such vessel on d i s p
n
row neck, causing a visitor to ask what could he possibly put in it? And that’s okay S o m e t i m
u n derstand function far more easily than an artistic interpretation of form and emotion
Jill’s portfolio of work is extensive, consisting of all types of vessels using a variety of firing techniques including: High fire reduction, R a
c o m plicated, and can be very dangerous One definitely needs to know what they’re doing and wear the proper protective attire.
To the novice, the process of creating clay art f r o
i n
p i r ing What follows is a mere glimpse into the different firing techniques Jill uses to create her beautiful pieces
High fire reduction: uses a fuel fired kiln that restricts the flow of incoming air so there is just enough oxygen to burn the fuel but not interact with the glazes during maturation It is a complicated process with specific chemical reactions fundamental to the desired outcome
Raku: the favored method of ceramics for the Zen Buddhist masters b e c a u s e i t e m b o d i e s
t h e i r p h i l o s o p h y o f s i m p l i c i t y a n d t h e
n a t u r a l s t a t e I t i s a l o w f i re k i l n p ro c e s s
u s i n g l o w f i re g l a z e s W h e n the piece has cooled somewhat, it can be plunged in cold water creating a crackled e ff e c t . T h o u g h t h e
B u d d h i s t s u s e d t h e m i n t e a c e r emonies, it is recommended that Raku pieces only be used for their decorative beauty
Salt fired: a process whereby salts or sodium are introduced in the final phases of firing
The result is a glazed like finish without using glazes and can have the appearance of orange peel The interior of Salt fired pots must be fully glazed since the salt air will not reach deep inside
Saggar fired: a process using a saggar, which is a ceramic container that holds the piece to be fired and protects it from flame, gasses,
s m o k e , a n d d e b r i s i n t h e k i l n . S a g g a r s
c a n b e m a d e
c e r a m i c and can be filled with sawdust, salts, and metals to create dramatic markings and colorings
Wood fired: a process to fire clay in a wood fired kiln. The proper flame height, firebox size, and oxygen levels are crucial to the final outcome. The wood ash that is generated during the firing can create beautiful patterns on the final product
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p y r o m e t
e , a g l
e , o r k i l n f i r i n g t e m perature. When a potter uses this term, it can mean all of the above, but usually refers t o t h e h e a t - w o r k – a c o m b i n a
a n d temperature A cone is made o f
y f o r m u l a t e d c e ramic material as the item being fired. It is shaped like a small, slender pyramid a n d p l a c e d o n s h e l v e s i n side the kiln As the kiln reaches the proper temperature, the cone will soften and the tip will slowly bend The higher the cone n u m b e r, t h e m o re h e a t i t re quires to bend. The cone helps the clay artist visually manage the final outcome of their piece during firing
T h e i n c r e d i b l e a m o u n t o f t i m e , t h o u g h t , e n ergy, and materials it takes to create a clay piece is mind boggling. It not only requires the talent and skill to shape, sculpt, or form a
piece of clay, which in and of itself is quite intimidating, but also requires an understanding of equal parts chemistry, a variety of metrics
mination, and inspiration is helpful too
Jill Fichon-Kovachick possess all of the above a n d t h e n s o m e H e r c l a y e x p re s s i o n s a re t a c tile, organic, and emotional as is the world around us. She has a gift that allows her to use the emotions of the day and her clay of choice to craft a vessel that results in a one of a
u p t o y o u , b u t a t m i n i m u m , e a c h p i e c e
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Of Tails, Trails and Dreams A “Penny” for Your Thoughts
By: Carol St Sauveur Ferris
Photos by: Stacey Phillips R&S Photography
Born to a career captain of oil tankers, his first mate in life and his one girl crew, Penny Senor ’ s British family traveled the world for years, landing in Singapore where Penny was born Like so many parents, they had big dreams for their girls, and for Penny it was all about playing the violin. From Singapore to Connecticut, she learned from the best instructors, including the wife of the first chair at the Metropolitan Opera But Penny had dreams of her own Between lessons and schoolwork she filled her free time playing with Barbie dolls and Breyer horses, even pretending to
b e a h o
I n stead of playing the violin, she dreamed of riding horses and hopefully calling one her own someday
During the summer, between eleventh and twelfth grade, her
R e a l izing that relocating his high school age daughter would be
t r a n sitioned from her Connecticut high school to a new school in Maryland, then he would lease her a horse
Well, say no more! Penny focused on her goal of having her own horse and was determined to do well in her new school. It wasn’t long before it was out with the violin and in with a wonderful leased Quarter Horse named Kent Several years later, Geoffrey, an Off the Track Horse Thoroughbred, who stood 17 1 hands tall, became the new horse in Penny’s life. By the time she went to the U
s u r prise to anyone that she was named captain of the Terrapins
equestrian team Many trophies and ribbons later, and with a BS in Animal Science, Penny and Geoffrey were set to take on the horse world and make a move to Raleigh, North Carolina.
Penny quickly found a job as store manager at Triangle Horse Sports - a tack shop in Raleigh owned by Gilles Cassavant who was once a Grand Prix rider for the Canadian Equestrian Team. She worked hard and learned the business while riding and caring for Geoffrey during her free time It wasn’t long before Penny and Geoffrey became a family of three when the owner gave her a baby h
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ro w i n t o a beautiful horse that she would eventually ride was a joy Unfortunately Geoffrey was kicked by another horse while out in the field one day and had to be put down At the time Thumper was still too young to ride, so Penny’s dad made her another deal. H e
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. G o i n g f o r ward, she would now have to assume the cost to board, care, and maintain the horse Madison, a Thoroughbred Cross, joined Penny’s little family Penny broke and trained Madison, showed
her, then sold her four years later Thumper was now an “only child ” A Dutch, Warmblood Thoroughbred, he is a beautiful horse with a wonderful temperament
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father was the famous Jumper and Sire, Zeus;
known Show Hunter horse
While working with fellow horse lovers at the tack shop, Penny was introduced to horse hair jewelry by one of her customers He made simple, interesting bracelets using horsehair from the tail of a horse and
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a n ingful pieces, and over time, Penny learned what it took to make them and where to source the materials When her customer decided to move on to the show circuit taking him to Florida, Europe, the P
business to Penny and the owner of the tack shop for $5000 00 Eventually Penny became sole owner; and just like that, PonyLocks was born!
Pony Locks jewelry is entirely handmade and beautiful. Penny describes it as “classic, not western style ” Most would agree The pieces can be quite simple, using a single horsehair braid with a sterling silver clasp, or v e r y e l
s i l ver, and 14K gold details Pearls and gorgeous beads can be selected from her amazing inventory and incorporated into a piece at the client’s request P e n n y
n e c k laces, stock pins, earrings, pendants, cuffs, bracelets, rings, keychains, hatbands, and belts And for the fashion conscious horse, there are beautiful browbands as well.
As you might imagine, taking what is typically a very dirty and smelly bunch of hair from a horse’s tail, and producing a beautiful piece of jewelry, is like creating a s i l k
m e thodical and magical
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come in. When there are approximately 6-10 orders, she shampoos and conditions the horsehair until it
i
p r i s tine and acceptable for braiding.
She then makes a tail with each order ’ s clean hair and attaches a colored embroidery thread matching the order ’ s assigned color The tail is hung on a rack to air dry. Once dry, she takes down a single tail at a time and counts the horse hair strands, one by one, until she has the exact number of strands needed for the specific style of braid required for that particular order. The colored thread is retied to the counted tail and returned to the rack
When Penny is ready to work her magic, she takes one tail at a time and begins to braid Having done this for so long she can tell, just by touch, whether there’s a miscount in the number of strands for a particular piece which makes for a less than perfect braid On these rare occasions, she recounts, adds, or removes
w h y h e r jewelry is so admired and why she 100% guarantees the quality and workmanship of every piece
Next, and depending on the client’s wishes, Penny will cut and shape sterling
s
h a s been doing this for so long that she now does all the engraving herself It is perfection
Once the hair is braided and the engraving is done, Penny assembles the piece to her client’s specifications And if she happens to be working on one of her beautiful belts, she must carefully hand cut a long slot in the soft, supple leather, then insert and securely hand sew the horsehair braid before final assembly
There are four types of braids Penny makes for her pieces – round, rope, square, or flat braid Each piece uses one of these four, depending on the style of jewelry Penny shares that “certain braids hold up better than others,” thus the braid type used is entirely dependent on the style of jewelry ordered. Her braiding techniques are ones she’s developed over the years and are a closely held secret. From receipt to shipping, each order takes about four to six weeks to complete, and any remaining horsehair will be returned to the client with their finished piece as well During her busy season, good neighbor and friend, Stacey will do the washing, conditioning, and counting so Penny can focus on the rest.
And while all this hand work is going on, Penny is surrounded by her adoring crew - Chef, Frank, and Lego, 3 rescue dogs who have found a loving home with her, husband, Mark and son, Tyler And let’s not forget Rambo - a blue and gold Macaw she inherited from her parents who screeches, whistles, barks like a dog, and says hello with a British accent. Rambo also blushes every time Penny’s husband speaks to her Yes, you read that right Rambo is a girl And a very sassy one at that One might suppose that Penny’s father slipped Rambo into their last horse deal, and she forgot to read the fine print!
You can find Penny’s jewelry at select retailers countrywide including New Jersey, New York, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. In addition, her Pony Locks booth can be found at many horse shows across the country including Fair Hill International in Fair Hill, MD; Washington International Horse Show in Washington, DC; and Equine Affaire in West Springfield, Massachusetts as well Be sure to check out her website at www ponylocks com for the full schedule, ordering instructions and view images of the jewelry
If you happen to attend or compete in one of the shows, look for Penny at the Pony Locks booth and learn all about this amazing jewelry Then be sure to treat yourself
or the horse lover in your life with a beautiful piece, designed and h a n d m a d e b y P e n n y Wi
treasured family heirloom
And you never know, it just might inspire another child’s dream.
Pony Locks - (919) 961-1841 ponylocks@yahoo com www.ponylocks .com
“Every child is an artist The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.”
Pablo Picasso
“I make joy out of the joy of surprise,” muses Derek Gores matter-of-factly Gores is both a nationally acclaimed and internationally known master of the fine art of collage, and he is most definitely one of the best. Yet it
n e v e r s e e m s t o “ g e t ” t o h i m , t o g i v e h i m
a t titude or a big head He just loves to do what he does so well, loves to collaborate
Remaining An Artist, All Grown Up The Breathtaking Collage Art of Derek Gores
by RONA MANN
with other artists, and loves to then share his work with others.
Consider this a portrait of the artist as a middle-aged man, but one who
one who is still powered with unbridled joy a
c o l laboratively with, other people, and one who has reached a stunning level of success in his career, yet is still discovering and wide-eyed at the ongoing prospect of learning and growth
We first met up with Artist Derek Gores this p a s t
C o n temporary Art Fair that took place at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center just a
few months ago Gores was on the road, as he frequently is, participating in major art shows nationwide, commissioned for work,
ploring new ideas and collaborations
Creating collage is a fine art indeed It is at once both wild and exacting, random and specific, calculated and whimsical Collages are tapestries, its individual pieces arranged to create harmony. Collage is a
different forms into a new whole There are never two collages alike, that is both their truth and their mystery. The term was coined by Picasso from the French word “coller” which means to paste, stick, glue,
c o l l a g e m a y b e d i v e r s e r a n g i n g f r o m n e w s p a p e r s a n d
m a g azines to ribbons, photographs, portions of texts, and found o b j e c t s . T h e t r u e a r t c o m e s w h e n i t i s a l l “ s t u c k ” t o gether. Knowing this is what powers Derek Gores!
Although this internationally heralded collage artist, Derek Gores, now lives on the Space Coast of Florida which he adores and considers h o m e , h e h a s s t r o n g t i e s t o t h e
N o r t h e a s t B o r n i n L a rc h m o n t , N e w Yo r k i n s u b u r b a n
We s t c h e s t e r C o u n t y, G o re s g re w u p i n M a s sachusetts, not far from the famed Mohawk Trail and Henry David Thoreau’s beloved Walden Pond. As a child he always loved to draw, especially Star Wars characters
F o l l o w i n g i n t h e s t e p s o f h
d e signer, D e re k a l s o g r a d u a t e d f r o m t h
S c h o o l o f D e sign (RISD) in Providence, but did not pursue stems and blossoms One of his first jobs was working for Liquid Blue, well known premier tee shirt screen printers He specifically honed his craft with designs for The Grateful Dead, producing t h e a r t t h a t e m b l a z o n e d t h e i r m u c h i n d e mand tee shirts “It wasn’t just their name, ” Gores says, “it was imaginative art borne from their lyrics I had to change those lyrics a n d t h e n t r a n s l a t e i t i n t o s o m e t h i n g
f o r t h e e y e s , a c o m p l e t e l y d i f ferent language.”
Eventually Gores left Rhode Island and The Dead for Florida, craving greater opportunity from the art world “I wanted to do more and more, but there is no path – no books on how to go about it, on how to become an artist ”
Finally, after pondering this for a time, Derek admitted, “I tend to stew on things, but I do look at all the possibilities ” So at age 37 he took the leap “and decided to create my own fine art. I wasn’t exactly sure how, but I knew I had to go for it ”
The first gift Gores gave himself was the gift of time “I had a list that I needed to explore, so I decided I would give myself a year and make the art for me first before yielding to outside pressures.”
Ask Derek Gores how he labels his art, and he quickly responds, “ I ’ m a c o l l a g e a r t i s t . I re c y c l e m a p s , m a g a z i n e s , n e w s p a p e r s , d i g ital stuff I go into hair salons, doctors’ offices, bookstores, anywhere there are magazines of all types Friends frequently leave stuff on my doorstep, and somehow I turn it into my art,” he laughs.
At present Derek has a gallery in the Eau Gallie Arts District (EGAD) section of Melbourne, Florida Eau Gallie is a vibrant arts community in the northern part of the city w h i c h b r i n g s a r t i s t s , m u s i c i a n s , a c tors, and dancers together It is that collaborative effort that Gores enjoys and powers his work.
He continues, “A big part of my art is improvisation, inspired in the moment. Everyone starts out as an artist, it’s somehow back in your bones. Collage just makes you feel like a child again, there’s childlike wonder in that kind of art.”
Others in growing numbers have seen that wonder in Gores’ art T h o s e w h o c o l l e c t t h e K e n t u c k y D e r b y ’ s o ff i c i a l p o s t e r s e a c h y e a r might remember the outstanding piece he created for the 1 3 9 t h r u n n i n g o f t h e D e r b y “ M o re t h a n M
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” i s a t e s tament to Derek’s torn paper collage technique which came together to d e p i c t b i t s a n d p i e c e s o f b o t h t h e p a s t a n d p re s e n t
The 2013 official artwork of the Derby has been deemed a virtual scrapbook of Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks memorabilia with hundreds of vintage imageries
G o re s t o l d t h e p re s s , “ I t w a s a n
r i l l i n g challenge to work on the Kentucky Derby project It allowed me to capture the power and muscle of the race, the fashion and fun of the event, all while recycling elements like race programs, tickets, stats, fan photos, and of course, a mint julep recipe or two ”
Derek is in good company, as other past official Kentucky Derby artists include Leroy Neimann, Peter Max, Boguslaw Lustyk, and Peter Williams
With growing notoriety in the sporting world, Gores was also commissioned to create six large collages for the A
N a tional Football League.
Perhaps Gores’ greatest visibility came two years ago when he was commissioned by Playboy Magazine to create the cover of their limited edition tribute issue honoring late founder, H
thinking that the magazine would be doing something s p e c i a l t o c o m memorate and memorialize their founder ’ s life The magazine’s response came just two hours They were more than interested!
Gores remembers, “they gave me complete creative freedom. They sent me a couple of photos to be the main image I picked the most iconic one, to my knowledge, Hefner with the slight wry smile, a pipe up to his lips ”
T h e p h o
s o Derek decided to brighten it with vintage colors He highlighted it with aqua blue, a popular color in 1953, the year the magazine was launched. Much of t h e c
l ements from the famous Andy Warhol bunny and
c e n terfolds of former Playmates
At present, Gores’ work is exhibited in some eight to ten galleries throughout the United States, Paris, and Quebec He is innately curious, always exploring new opportunities and new collaborations with o t h e r a r t i s t s s u c h a s w o r k i n g l i v e w i t h m u s i c i a n s
o r “ wit h a poet w it h a t ype wri te r. Cre a t in g a l i v e e x perience brings forth a mingling of the senses, ” says Derek He pauses, then adds, “It’s also good business ”
Like most artists who would rather immerse themselves in creativity, Gores always had to be somewhat mindful of the business side of his art. “The early years were frantic, b u t n o w I ’ m i n a p o sition where I can pursue deeper what I really want to achieve I would like to one day have a good sized studio and a separate place for my g a l l e r y i n M e l b o u r n e , ” b u t f o r n o w I
h a v e n o re g re t s . N o t o n e . I like to think about t h a t l y r i c f r o m T h i s i s t h e S
Wa t e r b o y s ‘ T h a t w a s t h e r i v e r, t h i s i s t h e s e a – all leads to now ’ Like a lot of artists, I work in images, but I try and find the words as well and then we meet in the middle ”
T h i s , t h e n , i s D e re k G o m e s -
c o m f o r t a b
UPCOMING EXHIBITS:
December 3-8, 2019
C re ating, collaborating, and never having a regret. He was an artist from childhood and still is, even though he’s all grown up
Picasso would certainly approve
More info at derekgores .com and @derekgores on instagram.
SCOPE Art Fair with DG Gallery, South Beach Miami,
O n g o i n g r e p r e s e n t a t i o n a t t h e f o l lowing galleries:
Thinkspace Gallery - Los Angeles
Roman Fine Art - Montauk NY
Parlor Gallery - Asbury Park
Eisenhauer Gallery - Martha's Vineyard
Charlestown Gallery - Charlestown Rhode Island
ArtClub France - Paris
Galerie Beauchamp - Quebec
Seeing the Potential, Not the Realities
It’s Happy Critters & Great Cheese at Nettle Meadow Farm and Artisan Cheese Story and photos by Nettle Meadow Farm
In May of 2005 Sheila Flanagan and Lorraine Lambiase took a trip to a small goat farm and cheese company in Thurman, New York, nestled in the shadows of Crane and Blue Mountains. They had seen the location up for sale on the internet from their home in Oakland, California. Their California lives had revolved around their animal family members for years which
i n c l u d e d d o g s , c a t s , a n d
f i n d ing a farm where they could spend more time at home with the critters they loved and move their occupations from the legal field to artisan cheese making
The little farm in Thurman was a perfect fit for their tiny budget, and when they arrived to visit, they fell in love with t h e 3 0 plus goats and dilapidated
s t ru c t u re s T h e y s a w t h e p o tential, not the realities.
T h e y p u t i n a n o ff e r o n t h e property and went back to C a l i f o r n i a , g a v e t h e i r n o tice at work, and put their house on the m arket. In July of that year, t h e y p a c k e d t h e i r b e longings and their critters and headed for Thurman
Over the next few months it became apparent how much work they had truly taken on. They bought more goats and worked diligently to find more pipelines to New York City and Boston
on cats, dogs, horses, donkeys, pigs, birds, and more They c o n t i n u e t o t a k e i n a
b re a k ing the farm’s fragile budget
t o i n c r e a s e t h e c h e e s e t h e y s o l d S h e i l a s t a r t e d w
k i n g r e motely for her Oakland law firm to help p a y t h e b i l l s f o r
t h e i n f r a structure that needed stabilization at the farm and to expand the cheese plant. They worked very hard, and bit by bit they were able to add staff and new lines of cheese to their inventory, all the while gaining acclaim for Kunik (goat & cow cream triple crème); Honey Lavender Fromage Blanc (all goat f re s h c h e e s e ) ; a n d T h re e S i s ters (sheep, goat, and cow milk
c r o t t i n ) e a r l y o n T h e y o p e n e d t h e f a r m f o r t o u r s o n
S a t u r d a y s a n d s o o n b u i l t a re p utation for humane animal care Before long, people began calling to see if they could take
As time has gone by, they have added more e x c e p t i o n a l c h e e s e s t o their lineup, with Briar Summit (sheep, goat, and c o w m i l k double crème pyramid); Sappy Ewe (sheep and c o w m i l k w i t h m a p l e i nfusion and vegetable b l a c k a s h ) ; a n d washed rind cheeses like Amber Kunik (Kunik washed in Adirondack Ale and w h i s k e y ) . Aw a r d s c o n tinue to stack up Orders continue to grow, and these days they are producing 160,000 pounds of c h e e s e p e r y e a r. S t i l l , N e t t l e M e a d o w ’ s principles have remained the same. Sheila and Lorraine and t h e i r r e m a r k a b l e s t a f f h a v e stayed true t o t h e i r a r t i s a n p r i n c i ple, p o u r i n g e v e r y p i e
for each bloomy or washed
aging cellar
And their mission has remained the same with
of
on the farm You can visit the farm, sample
sanctuary animals every Saturday at noon
the Nettle Meadow award List (thus far!)
2019
Sappy Ewe – 1st Place, U S Cheese Championships
Ku n i k – 2 n d P l a c e , U S C h e e s e C h a m p i o n s h i p s , N e w York
State Fair Award of Excellence
Simply Sheep – 2nd Place, U S Cheese Championships, New York State Fair Award of Excellence
Amber Kunik – Silver Sofi for non-cow mixed milk cheese, Specialty Food Association
Briar Summit – 2nd Place, American Cheese Society, and 2nd Place New York State Fair
2018
Kunik – Good Food Award & Silver Medal, New York State Fair
2010
Kunik – 1st Place, American Cheese Society
Briar Summit – 3rd Place, World Cheese Championships & 2nd Place
American Cheese Society
Sappy Ewe – 2nd Place American Cheese Society
Slate Ridge – 3rd Place, World Cheese Championships
Simply Sheep – 3rd Place, World Cheese Championships
Honey Lavender Fromage Blanc – Award of Excellence, NY State Fair
Nettle Meadow – People’s Choice Award, The Great Northeast Cheese Fest
2017
Briar Summit – 1st Place, U S Cheese Championship
Sappy Ewe – 2nd Place, U S Cheese Championships
Three Sisters – 4th Place, U S Cheese Championships
Kunik – 2nd Place, American Cheese Society
2016
Ku n i k – 1 s t P l a c e , Wo r l d C h e e s e C h a m p i
New York State Fair
Apple Cider Fromage Frais – 1st Place, World Cheese Championships & 2nd Place, American Cheese Society
Peppered Ewe – Gold Medal, New York State Fair
2012
Three Sisters – 2nd Place, American Cheese Society
2008
Honey Lavender Fromage Blanc – Silver Sofi, Specialty Food Association
More information? Visit www nettlemeadow com
INSTINCTIVELY DIFFERENT>>
S we et Nostalgia
Getting a Leg Upon Thanksgiving
by Karen Richman
R oz and I were robbed every single year of our youth Thanksgiving was normally spent at Uncle Sid and Aunt Bea’s home They were the members of the family who had “made it ” They had a beautiful home in an exclusive section of northern New Jersey, and Thanksgiving dinner was served in a dining room filled with china and crystal with Rebecca the maid doing the serving honors. It took me a while to figure out how Rebecca knew when to magically appear to offer seconds or clear the plates; then I realized Aunt Bea had a secret button installed under the table When she surreptitiously pushed it, it buzzed in the kitchen, and Rebecca appeared as though it were magic
We weren’t a large family, but there were five girl cousins: me, Roz - daughter of Al and Corinne - and Sid and Bea’s three: Nancy, Barbara, and Liz Liz was the youngest of the five, although I came right after her; yet it did me no good Every year when the turkey was presented on a silver platter, surrounded by oranges and giant cherries and looking like it came off the cover of Better Homes and Gardens, U n c l e Sid would stand proudly poised to carve, loudly musing, “I wonder who will get the leg this year?” Then he would go through a lame ritual of picking a name out of a hat...and to no one ’ s surprise, it was always Liz! But there were two legs, right? Roz and I would look at each other in childish disgust because miraculously the “second prize winner” was always Barbara or Nancy
“Not fair!” I would whine to my parents on the way home, but they told me it was Uncle Sid’s house and Uncle Sid’s turkey; and as guests we were expected to be gracious The term “just suck it up ” hadn’t been invented yet.
Years went by and nothing changed very much till we five
c o u s i n s g re w u p , w e n t o ff t o c o l l e g e , g o t m a r r i e d , h a d c h i l dren, and Thanksgiving was no longer held at Sid and Bea’s. They had gotten older (Bea now asked to be called “Beatrice” because, she sniffed, “at my age I don’t want to be referred to as a letter of the alphabet”); and many of us now lived “ away ” So there were new traditions to establish It’s a funny thing about traditions; there really is no right nor wrong Traditions may be traditional, offbeat, elegant, or quirky, but the one thing they all have in common is they are very, very personal and not to be tampered with!
My friend, Judy, told me it was tradition in her family to always have creamed onions on Thanksgiving Judy hated creamed onions, as did nearly everyone else in her family But they had been having creamed onions for so long that nobody could remember how it started or who it was that loved them so much, still every year Judy’s mother insisted, “We must have the creamed onions ”
My college roommate, Mary, was born, raised, and still lives in Cooperstown One of her family’s Thanksgiving traditions w a s t o h
homemade side dish, redolent of orange peel and cinnamon, a n d t h e j e l l i e
r e f u s e d t o e a t i t u n l
s l i v ered out of the can onto the plate,” she laughed
Well, one year there was no laughing around Mary’s family
t a b l e b e c a u s e C o u s i n L e n a , w h o w a s r e s p o n s i b l e f o r b r i n g ing the canned side dish, did not She simply forgot “What’s the big deal?” Mary’s father asked “Hey, it’s T h a n k s g i v i n g , w e ’ re a l l t o g e t h e r, l e t ’ s e a t . ” U n c l e L o u
f o l d e d h i s a r m s , s t u c k o u t h i s l o w e r l i p , a n d g l o w e re d ,
“So who’s hungry any more? I’m going into the den to watch football ” It took Cousin Jed jumping on his motorcycle and dashing o ff t o t h e l o c a l S t e w a r t s t o g e t a n o v e r p r i c e d c a n o f t h a t “ j e l lied gold,” to motivate Lou’s return to the Thanksgiving table
In our family, tradition meant Grandma’s platter It was a giant oval hunk of cheap porcelain with depictions of turkeys all over its surface The dish had a number of chips along the rim from years of use, so you had to be careful when handling it so as not to cut your fingers Some of the turkeys had faded from being put in the dishwasher (Grandma would never have allowed that!), and it was very, very heavy In truth, it was one ugly piece of serving ware, but my mother insisted we use it each year, so we did No one really knows how it managed to slip out of my aunt’s hands when she was drying it one Thanksgiving in the ‘80s, b u t e v e r y o n e r u s h e d t o g e t t h e d u s t p a n t o g a t h e r t h e s h a t tered pieces, and not surprisingly, no one looked very sad at the loss
Whatever your traditions are, enjoy them this Thanksgiving Preserve them, deal with them, laugh at them, and never f o r g e t t h e m , f o r t h e y a re t h e f a b r i c o f y o u r f a m i l y – g o o d o r b a d , r i g h t o r w ro n g . T h e y a re y o u r h i s t o r y. T h e y a re y o u r legacy
But, please, why not let someone else have the leg this year?
The Perfect Pairing For Any Holiday Celebration!
Red Carriage - Cranberry Infused Red Wine
Story and photos by Adirondack Winery
Every fall in the foothills of upstate New York’s Adirondack Mountains, a familiar feeling fills the air When the leaves start to change and the temperature drops, it can only mean one thing in this vacation village turned leaf-peeping getaway: the return of the area ’ s most desired holiday wine, Adirondack Winery’s Red Carriage
Donning a festive holiday label with a white horse pulling a red sleigh through the snow, this cranberry infused red wine is Adirondack Winery’s highest selling wine, despite only being available four months per year It’s a semi-sweet, light-bodied red wine with natural cranberry flavor, balanced acidity, and natural tannins. “It pairs quite nicely with holiday ham or turkey dinners, and it makes an amazing mulled wine too,”
s a y s S a
B o l t o n L a n d ing, N.Y.
“I’m not a big sweet wine drinker, but when you heat Red Carriage with cinnamon, nutmeg and other holiday spices , it really creates a fragrant and delicious holiday drink,” Pardy said.
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success it is today The wine was one of Adirondack Winery’s first fruit infused wines, rolled out in 2008 when the winery first opened its doors. While it did feature a horse-drawn carriage on the label, the original label photograph was taken in the s u
(
c a r riages are a staple in Lake George village, one of New York’s most popular summer vacation destinations and what Thomas Jefferson called the “Queen of American Lakes”)
The wine was phased out temporarily in 2011 before making its triumphant return with a new and improved recipe in 2014, as the first of Adirondack Winery’s new line of holiday wines. Today, the line also features Home Sweet Home, an apple pie
infused sweet white wine that might one day give Red Carriage a run for its money – but there will always be a special place in the heart of wine drinkers across New York State who first think of Red Carriage when they think of the holidays
You can find Adirondack Winery wines in 400 liquor stores and restaurants across New York State To find it near you, go to adkwinery com/wheretobuy
Enjoy!
Roberto Cruz, Adirondack Winery
HOLIDAY SPECIAL! Adirondack Winery is offering a special holiday gift for INK readers. Go to adkwinery.com and use code RED at checkout for $2 off per bottle of Red Carriage.
Tasting Rooms:
285 Canada Street, Lake George, NY 12845 4971 Lake Shore Drive, Suite 2, Bolton Landing , NY 12814
Holiday Cranberry Mulled Wine
Ingredients:
• 2 Cinnamon Sticks • Brown Sugar
• 1 Bottle Red Carriage • 1 Orange (for garnish)
Directions:
In a crockpot, combine 1 bottle of Red Carriage with 2 cinnamon sticks and ¼ cup brown sugar (to taste) Warm for 2-4 hours, filling your home with its amazing spicy aroma!
Pour in a mug to enjoy, or make it extra special by serving it with brown sugar on the rim, garnished with orange slices!
NOVEMBER EVENTS
November 2 Albany
BUILT 2019. Our annual fall fundraiser which celebrates both local artists and the built enviro n m e n t o f
e x citing as ever Showcasing over 150 unique pieces by both well-known and undiscovered
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S a t u r day, Nov 2, 2019 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM New York State Museum, 222 Madison Avenue
A l b a n y, N Y C o s t : $ 5 5 U n d e r 3 5 $ 8 5 H A F Members $95 General Public
November 4-10 Saratoga Springs SARATOGA COUNTY RESTAURANT WEEK Enjoy Saratoga's original Restaurant Week Get a 3-Course dinner for just $20 or $30 plus tax & tip at participating Saratoga County restaurants! Start off with your choice of an appetizer, then choose from a menu of delicious entrees, and top it off with a decadent dessert! Some participating restaurants are offering lunch specials for just $10 plus tax & tip. Saratoga Restaurant Week is the perfect time to get out and try new restaurants in the Saratoga County Reservations are suggested Monday, Nov 4, 2019 until Sunday, Nov 10, 2019 Saratoga County,
S a r a t o g a S p r i n g s , N Y C o s t : $
p a r t i c i pating restaurants/menus visit www discoversaratoga org/restaurant-week/
November 8 Saratoga Springs 8TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF
H . O. P. E . G A L A . P l e a s e j o i n u s f o r a Celebration of HOPE, including fantastic hors d'oeuvres, gourmet food stations, and delicious desserts All soda, beer, wine, tea, and coffee are also complementary There will be a cash bar available for cocktails Your donation of $100 00 per ticket includes fine foods, drinks, live music by the phenomenal Melissa Sgambelluri Band, a silent auction, a fantastic wine & lottery raffle, a photo booth, and a live auction! Proceeds benefit Homes for Orphaned Pets Exist (H O P E ), a non-profit organization in Saratoga County dedicated to assisting previously abandoned, o r p h a n e d , a n d n e g l e c t e d a n i m a
F r i day, Nov 8, 2019 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM, Saratoga National Golf Club, 458 Union Ave Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Cost: $100 00 per ticket 518-428-2994
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November 10 Glen Falls
ARTISTS' PANEL DISCUSSION. Join us for a panel discussion with artists from Artists of the Mohawk Hudson Region moderated by Tony Hall, editor a n
tions of their work in response to climate change, a theme of the contemporary display Free The Hyde Collection Sunday, Nov 10, 2019 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM The Hyde Collection, 161 Warren Street Glens Falls, NY 12801
November 16 Saratoga Springs
SARATOGA WINE AND CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL
Wineries and wine enthusiasts from across the region will gather for an unlimited sampling of dozens of fabulous wines of all styles and tastes Then, buy bottles of your f a vorites, all for great prices!! We'll have distilleries and cideries too All wine samples and the souvenir wine glass are FREE with your paid admission Sat, Nov 16, 2019, 1:00
P M S h o p y
chocolates, cheeses and sweets Take a stroll through our Candy Bar and receive free samples from fabulous chocolate makers Then get some serious retail therapy done Browse through fantastic mini boutiques featuring jewelry, clothing and more Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY
November 17 & 19
Saratoga Springs
A TEA PARTY TO TOP THEM
ALL: THE NUTCRACKER T E A
AT S PAC ! O n e o f t h e p re mier holiday events in the C
p e r formed by Northeast Ballet Company. The Nutcracker, a classic holiday ballet set to Tchaikovsky's 1891 score, tells the story of a little girl’s journey through a fantasy world of fairies, princes, toy soldiers and an army of mice First performed in 1892 in St Petersburg, Russia, i
e x cerpts, guests will enjoy a delicious tea service, to include savory and sweet treats They can also shop for holiday gifts from exciting vendors, and can purchase raffle tickets for fun prizes, to include gift baskets and stuffed animals Take pictures with costumed dancers mingling with the children and enjoy a special time with family and friends There will be two 2019 Nutcracker Teas at SPAC: November 17th at 11:00AM, and November 19th at 3:00PM. SPAC 108 Avenue of The Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, 518 584 9330 For more information visit spac org/event/nutcracker-tea/
November 19 - January 31
HUELITIC CODE: BY MICHELLE BOWEN By transforming each letter of the English alphabet to color, M
c o n structs and doctrines to explore the kind of world we have created through language – and shows where humanity can go when taken beyond its four walls Artist Reception: Friday, November 22, 6-8pm Artist Talk: Thursday, December 12th 6:30 pmThe Arts Center of the Capital Region 265 River Street, Troy, NY 12180 www artscenteronline org
November 23 Albany
ALBANY CENTER GALLERY'S ART DECO GALA Join ACG in celebrating the arts and supporting its mission with its biggest fundraiser of the year! It will be a lavish soiree filled with swinging tunes, resplendent refreshments, and creative fun It's going to be the "bee's knees" but you will have to come and see for yourself! All proceeds raised from the Gala will benefit ACG in its mission: to promote and e x h
l
v ing in the region, to inspire and provide enjoyment to an increasingly diverse audience, thereby contributing to the growth of our local community Saturday, N
a l banycentergallery org/ArtDecoGala
November 29-December 1 Glen Falls NORTH COUNTRY FESTIVAL OF TREES. Kick off the holiday season and start getting in the spirit with The North Country Festival of Tr
o c k ings, centerpieces, wreaths, and fireplace mantel displays Special event Gala is an elegant evening offering delectable food and fabulous entertainment Center Stage features local talent performing throughout the Festival A Children's Wonderland allows children to d
fun-filled activities Children will have an opportunity to take a photo with Santa - the Star of the Festival! Friday, Nov 29, 2019 until Sunday, Dec 1, 2019 The Queensbury Hotel, 88 Ridge Street Glens Falls, NY 12801
November 29 - December 24 Saratoga Springs
SMALL WORKS SHOW 2019 Spa Fine Art will be featuring an exhibit of small works by over 20 fine artists, just in time for Holiday gift giving! A variety of s u b jects and styles will be represented – surely a little something for everyone! Select paintings will have special pricing for this limited time only Spa Fine Art Gallery will hold annual Small Works Show, November 29th-December 24th 2019 Spa Fine Art, 376 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY For more information about Spa Fine Art or the exhibit, please call 518-587-2411 or Spafineart@aol.com
