SOFA

And my last post for this weekend...

I ALSO went to SOFA, Show of Folk and Outsider Art at the Navy Pier. This event was kind of overwhelming at first when walking in, with all of the booths in this huge space, but after the first 5 minutes I became accustomed. There was definitely more sculpture than anything else in the show, but I felt it there was a good balance between all the mediums presented within sculpture. One of the artists shown was Akio Takamori who makes wonderful ceramic sculptures, usually always of figures. I do have to say he is a professor at my alma mater, University of Washington and I had to give him kudos and represent my school! :) I would have to say my favorite part about his pieces is the way he uses color. His application is almost like water colors, very thin and fluid giving off a lighter, muted hue. He is a wonderful person and makes great work. If you have time tomorrow go to the Navy Pier to see the SOFA show and check out Takamori's work. The last day is tomorrow!!!!