Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Changing my Name... and Photos from the "Elemental" Opening Reception at MAIYA Gallery


Wow! So I just blinked again and summer's almost over! As usual, it has gone by in a bit of a whirlwind... and, as usual, left me with lots more that I wanted to have done than I actually got to do. I think I add more exciting things and places to my "to do" and "to go" lists faster than I cross the existing ones off!!

Anyway, didn't want to let all of summer slip away without getting a BIG THANK YOU post out to all those who attended my featured artist exhibition this summer at MAIYA Gallery. I entitled the show "Elemental" and dedicated it to my **Wonderful** grandmother, a big influence in my life. She went to art school in Chicago and New York in her youth and has given much to the art world throughout her life. She still has "that spunk" that gives her so many great stories and got her through the tough times in her life... at 88 years old, she flew out to be here for the opening reception (and was she ever SURPRISED to find the exhibition dedicated to her)!!! :D



The title of this post mentioned something about a name change...
As an ongoing tribute to my grandmother, I also changed my artist moniker-- from this show forward, I will sign all of my works "Kenna Elizabeth." The name Elizabeth has been passed down for many, MANY generations in my family. As the next Elizabeth to be named after her, I am honored to carry her name and to try to continue my grandmother's wonderful legacy. So it is in honor of her, that my works will bear the name, "Kenna Elizabeth" from now on. :)

For those of you too far away to attend, I thought you might like to see some photos of the exhibition and the opening reception... to kind of get a feel of this special event. :)













Lots more photos of the Exhibiton and the opening reception can be seen on my Facebook Fanpage! If you're on Facebook, it definitely wouldn't hurt my feelings if you "Like" my fanpage while you're browsing photos from the show. :)

click here for more "Elemental" Exhibition photos

and for those who hate trying to navigate around pages, :) this is the link to my Facebook fanpage:
http://www.facebook.com/PhotographyByKennaFoster

If you're so inclined, just click the "Like" box near the top of the page.



As ever, thank you for reading... thank you for sharing...

sending a warm smile,
Kenna

10 comments:

Lyn said...

Well Kenna Elizabeth! (just had to try out the new name)
I hope that you are proud of your artistic accomplishments. The exhibit looks remarkable and I would have loved to have attended. Also, I am so proud that you recognized the value of and contribution of your grandmother to your life's endeavours. I can only imagine how she must have felt being honoured by you - not only in your dedication of the exhibit, but also in the resurrecting of your/her name. Congrats girl! You done good!

Celtic Cat said...

Your work is awesome. Thank You for sharing with us over here that couldn't attend your big night.

Hope it was Great!

Jerimi said...

I'm so proud of you, and happy for you, that I just don't even have words.

Jo Bradford said...

Wow - looks like a great time was had by all and the show looks awesome!! Congrats to you on the success of it all! It sounds like you are doing well - glad to hear it, as it's been a while since we spoke, a big hi to you from me ion the other side of the pond!
x

Kenna Elizabeth said...

Ladies, if I've said it once, I'll say it again & again...
You ARE the best! Thank you so much. :) Promise to "drop by" for a visit as soon as I can. In the meantime... hope YOU are well, happy, and shining brightly! :)

Warren Ludwig said...

Hey, Kenna...Huge Congrats!! I hadn't been to your blog in a while, but noticed you left a comment on my daughter Jenni's blog. So I had to jump over and see what you've been up to. Thanks so much for encouraging her with her photography...I know Cat would be so happy that you are still in contact with Jen. Your show looks wonderful! I love the scale of the large formats...almost like being in the magical locations you photographed. Keep up the excellent work!
Fondly,
Warren

Kenna Elizabeth said...

Thank you so much Warren--my goal is often to really make viewers feel like they're in the scene so I'm so glad to hear your comment! :) And, as far as helping Jenni, it is my pleasure!

Sabuj Ahmed said...

Wow! what a good time! Congrats!! for this blog.

SuperMOM said...

LOVE your work!!

I nominated you for the stylish blogger award :)

http://supermomontherun.blogspot.com/2011/01/stylish-blogger-award.html

Kenna Elizabeth said...

Thank you!! :D