Keep On Loving

My very close friend in New York just told me about a ring she wears on her thumb to remind her that it's always, all about love.  We talked about how easy it is to respond to tense situations with knee-jerk reactions that only seem to hurt ourselves.  As it happens, this past Sunday the woman who gave the sermon spoke of writing the letters on her wrist "CL"  They stand for Choose Love.  Seems to me that the message lately, is to break out of old patterns and learn to connect to that beautiful space inside that is full of love and it is through that place that we will see any situation and respond in kind.  Sometimes this means responding in absolute honesty, and that doesn't always feel good, but it is still love, when conveyed in truth and kindness. 

So after my conversation tonight with Darl, I went to the website where they sell the ring (Kohl's) and it is sold out.  Then I went to 2 other websites and it was sold out there as well.  At first, I felt disappointed, but then, I thought about how amazing it is that so many people are buying these rings with the message "Keep on Loving" and that they are being sold out.  This can only mean something beautiful, that people are remembering that we all have a very powerful tool... love...and that love is obviously being spread around... through rings and jewelry.

As for my visible reminder to choose love everyday... well... I could get a tattoo.... but will probably sit back and let the perfect reminder come to me.   I'll keep you posted, but for now... Keep on Loving!

Fotovisura Grant Submission

Fotovisura Gallery for Beauty and Wisdom

Here are some images from the Beauty and Wisdom series, which were submitted to the Fotovisura Grant for Outstanding Personal Project. 

Seven For Sandy

Hello family, friends and colleagues,

I returned from New York this past Friday. Fortunately, my family and friends were safe from the storm, but there were many along the East Coast and other areas that were not so lucky.  As some of you know, I was born in Brooklyn, raised in Long Island and lived in Manhattan for 13 years.  Nothing would make me happier than to utilize my work to generate funds to contribute to the relief from Hurricane Sandy in New York, a place I still consider to be my "hometown" and hold very dear to me. Here is a link to 7 images (Prints and Giclees)  of my work that I am offering for purchase. I will donate 20% of all proceeds directly to charities set up by Mayor Mike Bloomberg within the 5 New York boroughs. 
Click here --->   Seven For Sandy

The details are under each image and if you would like to purchase one you can send your payment directly to me at: robbiekaye@aol.com via PayPal. (Shipping is free!)
If you prefer, I accept credit - Email me and I'll send you my phone number to pay over the phone.

 

If you prefer not to purchase art work and still would like to make a donation, my childhood friend from Brooklyn gave me this link to make direct donations:

Click here for Direct Donations

Please pass this message along to anyone that you think might be interested. Thank you, Robbie

I Know A Woman Like That

Tonight at Jeanie Madsen Gallery Elaine and Virginia Madsen will be presenting their documentary, "I Know A Woman Like That."  This film documents and celebrates the lively and beautiful lives of older women.

Here is a link to the Film Trailer

A New Beautiful - Jeanie Madsen Gallery

Come join us as we celebrate "A New Beautiful" month at Jeanie Madsen Gallery in Santa Monica, CA!  Fine art, poetry, films and jewelry and fashion!  Enjoy a glass of wine!

Beauty and Wisdom - A New Beautiful - Reception

Click HERE for the Events Calendar for October!

So excited to be a part of this very amazing show, and in the company of such fine artists!

Fall Newsletter - Robbie Kaye

New York, Autumn Leaves

Those Autumn Leaves...

Soon it will be the Autumnal Equinox  and I love what new seasons represent...a new time and a new sense of place.  Recently, I have begun experimenting with self-portraits.  After fantasizing about all the beautiful places in the world that I would like to go and photograph, I decided that a good place to start would be right here, looking inside myself.  I am also trying on another series and loving the process of collaboration as I photograph subjects of beauty and emotion in their purest essence. Click Here for a glimpse of that new work.

Blossom, Long Island, New York

Beauty and Wisdom
The First Exhibit

It's been three years since I drove around the country photographing golden beauties in salons and my first solo exhibit of this work will be this month (Artist reception, September 22) in Portland, Oregon at Camerawork Gallery. The show will be up until October 19. I used to live in Portland and I feel a strong connection to the city, coast and country, so to have my first solo show there is very special to me. If you can't make it to the show, catalogs are available for purchase.

I am excited to report that a museum show is still in the works and I will keep you posted on dates for that.

Previous online Beauty and Wisdom publications:
lens culture     lenscratch          Bob Killen Fine Art Photography  

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Billie Jean, Provincetown

 Provincetown

This summer I received a scholarship for the narrative portrait workshop taught by Amy Arbus at The Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown MA.  The staff and facility were amazing. It was the most fulfilling week and I loved the challenge of creating a portrait series in four days. Ironically,  I found myself taking photographs in a local salon, but this time not for Beauty and Wisdom.  Also, as part of my project, I attended several cabarets shows and was completely impressed by the caliber of entertainment and the hard work that goes into these productions. In addition, I had the chance to view Amy's incredible new work from "After Images" and attended her talk at The Schoolhouse Gallery. I enjoyed commingling with other photographers, painters, writers, print-makers and poets... it was wonderful to be part of an artist colony, even for a short time. I was delighted to have the image from my series for class make it to the cover of the Provincetown Banner special events section and a little blurb on the inside of the paper.

Shaping Destiny

When a friend suggested that I read "Shaping Destiny" by artist and author, Destiny Allison I did... in two days, because I could not bring myself to stop reading. I contacted Destiny on Facebook and told her how her book had changed the way I look at life and art and several months later she traveled from Santa Fe and gave an incredible talk full of honesty and inspiration at my house.  Not one person left without a book.  Good news that she will be back for another inspirational evening at Jeanie Madsen Gallery in October. Meanwhile, you can see her beautiful work on her website  and visit her blog, Shaping Destiny: A quest for meaning in art and life.

A New Beautiful
In the month of October, Jeanie Madsen, owner of the Jeanie Madsen Gallery,  will be producing amazing events that promote healthy self-esteem and self-image for teenaged girls to women in their 90's.  I am so delighted to be part of this 'bridging the gap' project and to be included in the group show, "A New Beautiful," which opens Saturday, October 6th. It will be one powHERful month at the gallery. Check out the calendar of upcoming events and stay tuned for information about "Collaboration," another group show taking place in January. I am so excited to be collaborating with the fabulous mixed media and jewelry designer, Jennifer Verge for this group exhibit.