3.28.2007
Progress at the Gallery
GALLLERY BEFORE
GALLERY AFTER
BASEMENT BEFORE
BASEMENT IN PROGRESS
Here are some updated images so you can share the excitement with me. The floors turned out very well. The walls are painted and as soon as we can afford lights we will be ready for our first show. The darkroom is going to go in the "in progress room" in the basement. It has bee so much work and we are getting closer every day. NAMES? ANYONE?
GALLERY AFTER
BASEMENT BEFORE
BASEMENT IN PROGRESS
Here are some updated images so you can share the excitement with me. The floors turned out very well. The walls are painted and as soon as we can afford lights we will be ready for our first show. The darkroom is going to go in the "in progress room" in the basement. It has bee so much work and we are getting closer every day. NAMES? ANYONE?
3.21.2007
Gallery Update
I know it has been far too long since I have posted an update. I have been extrememly busy between my day job (overwhelming as usual), getting the new space done and my personal life. The floors are being sanded this week so I now have an excuse to do the laundry and perhaps kick my feet up for five minutes.
Jessica and I have taken down the dropped cieling, ripped out old electric pipes, tore out rotted wood, removed all garbage and dirt, painted the walls and cieling (which is a beautiful pressed tin) and fixed coutless items. I have also been in the basement with Phil getting the place ready for darkroom construction. We have decided to build a wood sink and seal it with fiberglass and epoxy. The only two structres in the basement at this time is an ancient gravity furnace and a small and scary bathroom. We are going to work around the furnace and remodel the bathroom to include a changing area and some storage. So far the basement has been mostly dry and that is good news! I was worried about this. I have patched the walls and placed in some structural reinforcement. Phil is cutting the plywood at his house and hopefully by next week we should have the sink together! Next is electrical. I don't know where I am going to come up with the cash to pay for it but it is completelly necessary. 21 days into this project and I am in awe of how good things are going.
NAME: ideas? please send them to me. We have been so busy with construction that we have not had time to think of a name.....
I will post updated photos with the new renovations, but here are a few from the first week:
Jessica and I have taken down the dropped cieling, ripped out old electric pipes, tore out rotted wood, removed all garbage and dirt, painted the walls and cieling (which is a beautiful pressed tin) and fixed coutless items. I have also been in the basement with Phil getting the place ready for darkroom construction. We have decided to build a wood sink and seal it with fiberglass and epoxy. The only two structres in the basement at this time is an ancient gravity furnace and a small and scary bathroom. We are going to work around the furnace and remodel the bathroom to include a changing area and some storage. So far the basement has been mostly dry and that is good news! I was worried about this. I have patched the walls and placed in some structural reinforcement. Phil is cutting the plywood at his house and hopefully by next week we should have the sink together! Next is electrical. I don't know where I am going to come up with the cash to pay for it but it is completelly necessary. 21 days into this project and I am in awe of how good things are going.
NAME: ideas? please send them to me. We have been so busy with construction that we have not had time to think of a name.....
I will post updated photos with the new renovations, but here are a few from the first week:
3.07.2007
3109 Gallery
We got the keys on Thursday March 1st as a huge snowstorm rolled in. Jessica and I made plans to meet there after work. Peter and I slapped on our cross country skis and raced over there to meet her and her husband Jeremy- they have four wheel drive. Since then we have done a lot of deconstruction. The space is almost completely empty, ready for painting! Phil has been a huge help with advice and helping hands. We will start the sink construction next week and hopefully be printing photos in two weeks! No name for space yet. Any ideas? Send them to my email: janell@ascheandspencer.com
2.27.2007
Announcing New Art Gallery
Starting on March 1st I have agreed to become a partner in a small art space/ gallery near my house in south Minneapolis. Once I get inside I hope to build a dark room and pick up where I left off with my photography. Stay tuned for more photos and stories. Hooray for Art!
2.10.2007
Peter and Luke today
Not much to do so they decided to take off and x-coutry ski the mere 4 inches of snow frozen to the grass. As I write this the temp is much warmer.. 2f ABOVE! I went for a walk around the neighborhood with Bella. She is recovering from her surgery qite well and it was nice to get out into the sunshine.
2.04.2007
BRRR! Feels like Winter
I woke up to a sharp -13f this morning and as I write this it has only warmed to -9f. The latest fashion is hats- sometimes two like I am wearing below. Tonight is supposed to be the coldest with -15f. I am staying right here at the computer. If I close my eyes I can almost pretend that the screen on my lap top is a fire place blazing. Ahhhh....
Stay warm everyone!
Stay warm everyone!
1.27.2007
More Photographs
LUKE GRAYSON
Luke Grayson is our current room renter. He is from New Zealand and will be staying with us through mid Feb. Luke works with Peter at the music store, plays guitar, sings, writes songs, cooks elaborate dinners and has a very very good sense of humor. Despite his youth, he is a vessel of wisdom and a provider of kindness. I took these photos of him in Wisconsin. These are merely scans from the contact sheet so brace yourself for better images.
RYAN D. WITH GUN
Gigi's man bought a gun. I could not resisit making his portrait. I took many others and am pacing the floor with the contact sheet in hand to get printing them.
Luke Grayson is our current room renter. He is from New Zealand and will be staying with us through mid Feb. Luke works with Peter at the music store, plays guitar, sings, writes songs, cooks elaborate dinners and has a very very good sense of humor. Despite his youth, he is a vessel of wisdom and a provider of kindness. I took these photos of him in Wisconsin. These are merely scans from the contact sheet so brace yourself for better images.
RYAN D. WITH GUN
Gigi's man bought a gun. I could not resisit making his portrait. I took many others and am pacing the floor with the contact sheet in hand to get printing them.
1.01.2007
The Gathering at Ethel's home.
Peter, Luke (our new friend from New Zealand) and I traveled to my mother's for a few days to eat, drink, visit, play games and relax in Heavy's hot tub. We had a wonderful time- forgot all about work- gained a few pounds and told a few memorable stories.
PHOTOS FROM ETHEL'S PARTY:
PHOTOS FROM ETHEL'S PARTY:
2007....is here. Are you ready?
Here are some photos from the relaxing fun holiday break.
THE VIRCKS/BADENSCHIER GANG:
THE VIRCKS/BADENSCHIER GANG:
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