QUESTION OF THE WEEK: WHAT INSPIRES YOU?


LOUISE: My boyfriend, spirituality, Bhakti, love, the sun, Hindu gods and goddesses!!


CHRISTIANNA: Open mic, words, live music, art, spirituality, open minds, the ocean, the sky, the stars, the pyramids in Egypt, Ibiza, anything magical or mystical, memories, freedom, passion LOVE!!!


CRYSTAL BASIN CELLARS WINERY: Shopping at the farmer's market when I'm hungry.


KATHERINE: Integrity


MARK: Love, beauty, G-d, sex, success

DEREK: The success of friends

MARISA: I'm inspired by any living creature in one way or another. But I'm always moved by the sight and sound of the ocean, hearing the wind in the trees, watching my kids play together, knowing someone is crying or that someone has overcome something difficult. I'm inspired by loyalty and staying positive. I'm inspired by other cultures and history. And I am so inspired by the US Military! Our soldiers are INCREDIBLE!

ARMANDO: The way her smile causes those cut little dimples. The way her eyes are shaped like dumplings. The way she hugs me and I feel safe. The way her kiss sends little shocks through my entire body, leaving me feeling this indescribable feeling that only she has ever made me feel, real love. The way her personality outshines everybody else. Her intellect, sweetness, and the fact that she is shooting for the stars. Lastly, the way her imperfections make her perfect to me.

AID: ...selfless Human endeavour, intuition and creativity chaperoned by nature'shonest embrace




ART SPEAKS RADIO


ART SPEAKS RADIO | EPISODE 2: THE SOLDIER SERIES: A SALUTE TO THE SOUL




Episode 2: The Solider Series: A Salute to the Soul
Discussion: Artist's Myths. Identities vs. Roles. What makes art valuable? The Military.
Sponsored by: Silver Raven's Makery. Artistic Creation Worldwide.




ART SPEAKS RADIO | WHERE INSPIRATION LIVES



Art Speaks Radio | Hosted by Keariene Muizz

Broadcast live from Muizz Gallery in Newport Beach


ART SPEAKS RADIO


BEHIND EVERY CANVAS IS A STORY


Listen Sundays @ 11 am PST
Beginning September 26th

Episode 1: All the World's a Canvas
Discussion: Did you know art collections take an average of two years for museums to prepare for public viewing? Tune in to learn what goes on behind the scenes and in the daily life of a professional artist.

Sponsored by: Kenny Sylvester, celebrity chef to billionaire Abe Mitchell, author of "Mr. Abe's Goody Book"

Listeners can participate

Call-in Number: (805) 285-9789


Victoria Rowell | Secrets of a Soap Opera Diva


L-R: Aria Johnson, Keariene Muizz, Victoria Rowell, Jean Partansky

Three time Emmy nominated actress and NY Times best-selling author Victoria Rowell came to the Muizz Gallery in Newport Beach. Her lecture included an amazing Q&A, excerpts from her latest novel and, believe it or not, a FABULOUS rap song!

WEARABLE ART: SACRED STONES BRACELET


BRACELET MADE FROM CIGAR BOXES

INSPIRED BY

MY MUSE IN AFGHANISTAN


(Left) Sister holding bracelet before trek to Afghanistan
(Center) Sketch for Petales D'Hier
(Right) Sacred Stones Bracelet

http://www.muizzgallery.com/SacredStones.htm

My sister Indi has always been my muse. (The easiest job in the world, by the way. Perks include bragging rights, a permanent OC beach vacay spot, and endless hours of ego massaging by yours truly.) Before my sis was deployed for Afghanistan earlier this year I mailed the bracelet she inspired over to her and asked that she take a picture of her expression when she opened the box so I could see the look on her face. She had no clue what was in the box. (Insert SNL joke here.)

Though the Sacred Stones collection was inspired by the loss of my friend Jeanette O'Keefe many things transpired in my life as I created the actual works of art. Indi was deploying to Iraq when I decided to create Petales D'Hier. It was her first deployment. A first four our family. It was not easy knowing baby girl was heading off to a war zone.

I couldn't stop thinking about the possibility of losing her as I completed the sketch and prepared my psyche to take to the tremendous task of painting. While other more personal things ensured that Indi had a bad week. I picked her up off the ground and pieced her together. Those who are loved by me especially know that I AM THE ULTIMATE CHEERLEADER and have mastered the ability to point out their strengths. I am like a band-aid in a world that's bound to bruise.

When she called me in 2008, I could hear the tears forming in her throat. I was like, "Don't you know who you are?" I dragged thick triangles of paint on the canvas with my palette knife as I balanced the phone on my shoulder. When we hung up I sent her a text message of what the painting looked like in progress. She sent a text later that evening saying she didn't feel important until she saw the picture of the painting on her phone's screen.

This second deployment has been as critical but less harsh as our hearts have gotten used to the potential that each new day of life shared together is to be celebrated.

As she headed for Afghanistan I wanted to give Indi something that would remind her that I was with her every step of every dusty day. The Sacred Stones Bracelet was made because of the following reasons:
  1. I could not give her the painting.
  2. I could not send her a poster of the painting because I do not currently support the idea of having reproductions of my artwork.
  3. Needed something small that could fit in her pocket.
  4. Wanted her to have a reminder of how important she is.
  5. Needed something portable and capable of enduring harsh weather conditions.
After a couple of trips to Home Depot I began the creation of the bracelet by breaking down cigar boxes, hand sawing the strips of cedar into rectangles. Then I drilled two holes into each cedar block. I failed several times at attaining proper miniatures of the artwork before the final product was fully conceived.

On the inside of her bracelet I inscribed a secret message for her in binary code...something to keep her busy and her mind off her surroundings. She says I think of everything. Indeed I do.

And there you have it.

Be You for You.

Keariene
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