Cannon Beach Arts Association Gallery: May 3rd 11am Unveiling, 6pm - 8pm Reception.

Project Synopsis:

(L)EDGE, a conceptual installation for the Cannon Beach Arts Association Gallery, is founded by creatively walking edges of the coastline in effort to find a creative outlet for stories of boundaries, space and tactility. Actively engaging these “Ledges”, how they are bordered by a homogenous moving force and coupling them with personal stories of boundary building is the basis for constructing the work presented in this project. This act of psychogeography attempts to seek canvases within our natural setting in which the creative act is both grown from and produced upon. (L)EDGE is presented through image, video and audio for an immersive experience into the space of constructed boundaries, real or imagined that are equally invaluable.
Looking to my roots of farming and how boundaries are drawn for apparent reasons, I have learned much in recent past about the importance of building ambiguous mental boundaries. The space that these fences border is carved off of the ethereal soup, represented by water and its ability to re-write boundaries. In constant motion and flex, the fabric of the sea is stopped in photograph and captured at a new boundary. Tactility, the dramatic feeling of being on the edge, allows physical space to become a focal point. Producing work in this setting allows me to create pieces both about the space and about the central story.
Drawing from physical artists such as Richard Long and Andy Goldsworthy’s sculptures I trek across physical space with an algorithmic approach of building a representative fence detailing a boundary. Submersing myself into a physical space in effort to let that experience guide my creative practice, I focus on making visual the invisible, which define my own personal boundaries. Lines are drawn in a representative way to demonstrate separated areas, what is kept and what it rejected. Aesthetically, the use of red thread, symbolizes the life-blood and therefore validity of a boundary. Conceptually, fence-posts gathered from my surroundings represent the physical world and are tied together after being installed back upon the ground by the lifeline. Visually, these stories are told from the edge of a constantly changing world; I invite the viewer closer to the ledge to examine their own borders.

well mrsa is what it is so far believed to be. meaning methicillin- resistant staphylococcus aureus. basically a super bug that once treated with penicillin has figured out how to morph or adapt and is now immune to penicillin. actually a rather amazing little “super bug.” we went to seaside twice… where cory was tortured. they said to wait ’til today monday and come back for a check up. we promptly left seaside hospital and went straight to ohsu thanks to mike clark having lunch with the president and my parents for making things happen. upon arrival at oshu we were taken into the back room of er, then shot over to er observation for two nights and three days where cory spent his time on oxycodone and morphine. long story short ohsu says if we’d of listened to seaside’s brilliant advice, cory would have been dead by now, for the infection would have quickly ran up his leg to his heart. scary scary! i feel very blessed and happy to still have my sweet cory around. thank you for your prayers, good thoughts and happy wishes. please keep them coming we’re still working through this one.

well while most of our friends and family are stuck in oregon/washington dealing w/ inclement weather of “Dangerous-To-Live in Northwest” we’re held up in our little house in kauai again. kinda the same story as last year…..the year before…..and the year before that…..er…..sun, surf, water. nice to get away for a little bit. we stayed on oahu’s north shore for 3 days prior to our arrival in kauai. the largest of winter storms socked the “Country” and of the 3 days, i saw 4 people surf in a place that usual counts are more like 400. Looks surfable now though….perhaps we’ll go back one day. Honolulu is nuts. Kinda like a mini-Times Square mixed w/ Chinatown P-Town. Oh and drunk frat-dudes looking really hot while retching his beverages up on Waikiki Beach at 7pm. Anyway…much better images form here. I’ve finally begun posting a few pics to our gallery for your jealous-ness. Cheers -c

christmas came early for me! thanks brook for being the best wifey on the planet and bringing it home!! just got a handmade Hess from Mark at Cannon Beach Surf. Danny Hess crafts these things like airplane wings and incorporates recyclable and sustainable materials! Two sessions in the water and Im looking forward to more! cheers -c

as another great year comes up we say happy birthday to brookie (snookie)! may you have another stellar year and continue to look as perpetually young as your spirit is! i love you and wish you the best! cheers -c

hope ya’ll had a good halloween. we sure did. enjoy these lovely photos.

News Release
9-15-07 Contact: Andrea Kosharek
The 2007 Cannon Beach Arts Association Artist Grant has been awarded to Cory Burnett.

Every year the Cannon Beach Arts Association in cooperation with the city of Cannon Beach awards a grant to a local artist, writer or musician. This long standing program is one of the ways that the CBAA seeks to foster a vibrant arts community by supporting emerging and professional artists.

This year’s recipient is Cory Burnett, a full time Cannon Beach resident who owns and operates Crowerks, a graphic design and web development company.

Burnett will be producing a multi-media exhibit entitled (L) EDGE which will be featured at the Cannon Beach Gallery in May, 2008 during the Spring Unveiling.

About the Cannon Beach Arts Association
Since 1986, The Cannon Beach Arts Association (CBAA) has provided programs and opportunities that enhance and support the arts in Cannon Beach and the surrounding communities. The CBAA is a non-profit multidisciplinary arts organization run almost entirely by volunteers, allowing over 97 percent of its budget to go directly to a wide variety of programs. These programs include: a Children’s Summer Art Camp, free Summer Concerts in the Park, Arts in Education funding for our schools, an Individual Artist Grant and the Cannon Beach Gallery. The Cannon Beach Arts Association programs are all funded through member’s contributions, and grants from business, foundations, and government agencies.

The Cannon Beach Art Gallery is located at 1064 S. Hemlock, 503-436-0744; email: info@cannonbeacharts.org.
web: http://www.cannonbeacharts.org

well, we’ve been printin’ all our t’s and such at seatthole.com and they liked the last crowerks hoodie it’s now in their portfolio. it’s the blue surf brain hoodie… & yes they’re available for sale… our webmaster has just been a tick swamped

http://www.seatthole.com/shirt-portfolio.php?page=2&bigger=1061&side=back>

well we just got back from a week at lake chelan in northern central wa. our crazy water dog “stinky” discovered that he could not only snorkel when touching the ground but also when he is in 15 ft. of water. very funny!
frisbee water dog

last night we were wishing our new irish friends safe travels. we feel blessed to have met such lovely people. hoping to see them sooner than later in ireland. to enjoy patterson’s link on bbc news patterson