Casey Riordan Millard

Went for a second view of my best friend Casey Riordan Millard's show at the Schopf Packer Gallery in the west loop of Chicago. Her work is as brilliant as ever--pretty (like hardcore schoolgirl-in-pigtails-crinoline-and-patent-leather-shoes pretty), and gorgeously executed and sad. If you haven't seen her work before, you're missing out.

Check out her website: caseyriordanmillard.com

This is my favorite piece of hers. . . ever: "Shark Girl Riding Blue Bird"

Art this past weekend

Obviously, there was the music of Zapruder Point--but also knitting on my part for the niece and a big on-going installation prep for Casey.

A little dress for Morgan that, as she grows, will become a tunic.
Perfect pattern from Knitty--search the archives for "Anouk" and you will find it.
It's weird to spend tons of time making baby clothes that get grown out of in mere weeks--so when you find a pattern that makes something that grows with the baby, keep it forever!!!

And here's a little taste of the fabulous Casey Riordan Millard's next show.

Hmmmm. . .
drawing, painting, sharkgirls, handmade and painted fabric flowers and large sculptural bits of styrofoam?
How will it all come together?

Wait and see. . . or go see the show in September:

The Weston Art Gallery

September 18, 2009

In the meantime, check out the rest of her work here.