fine art + messes
I feel like these are too good to keep to myself. Maybe I’ll randomly add to this post as shareworthies present themselves.
“Quack! “
(he wanted me to duck. maybe that’s actually what he said. Lucky for my head, I got it in time :))
In June, I did an art project in Atlantic City and asked a number of people for help.
The idea was to visually capture an element of connection through lead and follow social dancing in paint to create a residual piece of art because dance is so temporary, like an installation. Dance is an installation that only exists in a moment, and the only way to experience it a subsequent time is through memory or another form of art. Continue reading “Poetically vanishing art dance shirts”
Swing Swag’s ever popular Shimmy Shimmy racerback tank and baby bodysuit is now available for the guys (and girls) in a super-soft cotton tee too. Get em here >> https://etsy.me/2LnTlvT
SwingSwagShop.com is a shop where I display and sell my dance inspired designs on clothes. I have fun with the shop… and it keeps my graphic design and marketing skills from getting too rusty as I freelance through this #artlife.
Art / dance mashup installation
West coast swing dancers captured residual art from elements of connection and movement through improvisational lead/follow connection, common ground on June 23, 2018 during 48 Blocks.
Two 40″x96″ latex and acrylic on wood paintings
Continue reading “Art Dance Mashup Project: Make Art With Dance”
This news caught me by surprise this afternoon. It feels really good to know someone connected with this piece. Thank you so much, Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts.
Dancing in the Dark, 14×20″
Watercolor / Ink on paper, Jodee Clifford. 2017
Witt Gallery
Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts
22 N. High Street
Millville, New Jersey 08332
(856) 327 – 4500
It’s Third Friday in Millville at the Riverfront Center for the Arts and they have two fantastic shows going this month.
Reception is tonight from 6-9 pm and I believe they’re doing a special dance piece at 7:30. Continue reading “Third Friday, Two pieces”
I added quite a few new dance tops in my etsy shop this morning. There are a couple goofy ones, a few funny-ish ones, and some brand new baby swag.
While I was logged in and updating, I decided to add a few details to my shop story.
Prep
30×40″ oil on canvas
2017, Jodee Clifford
https://www.etsy.com/listing/579824552/west-coast-swing-dancers-prep-original
(left)
Ochos
30×40″ oil on canvas
2017, Jodee Clifford
https://www.etsy.com/listing/594106791/west-coast-swing-ochos-oil-on-canvas
(right)
I’m exploring relationships through human form, body language, and connection.
Connection is my most recent body of work painting dancers. Started in 2016, it’s a series of oil paintings, watercolor paintings, drawings, and ink drawings exploring human connection with body language, touch, and gesture; communicating and connecting without words through improvisational lead and follow social dancers. As a dancer and former media employee, this body of work is a reflection of communication in contrast to verbal or written language with undertones of honesty, transparency, and authenticity.
@jodeeclifford on instagram, facebook & twitter Continue reading “West Coast Swing Dancers, 2 Large Oil Paintings”