You may recall an earlier post, where I wrote with astonishment about Agata Olek’s art. Well, she did it again. She does not stop. This time we visited the open studios @ the AAI– down at the Lower East Side.
It started off at the corridor, where my kids discovered 2 crocheted figures, standing and offering toasted cheese sandwiches.
The cheese seemed to be part of the display, being melted into a long, continued piece of (cheese)yarn. Thus, my very own little guy became part of the display by accepting (more like grabbing) that toasted sandwich, curiously gazing at the crocheted people, and munching, only to find out the sandwich is connected by (cheese)yarn to the very next sandwich, and so on. After three (!) such sandwiches, I stepped in to stop it. The reports from the battle field state that the sandwiches were yummy! Also, a passerby dog was caught eating the string (cheese).
We later stepped into Olek’s studio to find more crocheted gems.
Our magical journey continued with a musical setting, crocheted of course.
Our final surprise came as we left the building. The kids just loved the bicycle. You guessed it. It was crocheted.
For a balanced justice, I must also bring your attention to some other talented artists that I especially liked:
Check out Linda Griggs interesting use of Walnut Ink she produces herself:
Finally, a little word about the Lower East Side. Walking the streets at that part of town is fun, lots of little stores, cafes and even galleries. A very nice place to have either lunch or dinner, with the kids, was the Noodle Bar at Stanton & Orchard. Decent sized dishes at a decent price. Kids and noodles- you can’t go wrong.
I can’t believe there are places in the world like this, it sounds like heaven for me! Thank you very much for this post!
Kiotta
Thanks Kiotta. Lower East Side is waiting for you 🙂
thank you again!
it was a fun event.
and i hope to see you in some other events…..
olek
Thanks Olek. Indeed- it was fun. Waiting for more.
Ayelet
Any chance you take me there sometime sis?
My best guess? Elaine Carl West Aurora High School, class of 1966. I sat with you and Jan Leonardi in Mrs. Reardon’s jewelry class. You always had the dynamic smile and were always so kind to everyone. You have left so many friends in the Aurora area. Have I made a case of mistaken identity? Life has given us so much.