The view in the studio

Things are being built, painted, drilled, washed, ironed, painted, strung, and washed again.  I have been working long hours in the studio with so many wonderful helpers, and the work that is coming out is really, really beautiful, if I say so myself.

check marks are adding up!

Today will be our second test build and Seattle Celebration at Sandel Park in North Seattle from 3-6pm. I am both excited and nervous about this. Will it work? Will we be done when people get there? I am completely confident that every element in this installation will be beautiful, but will it work together? Are the dimensions correct? The poles the right height?

So many questions. And only a few hours until many of them are answered.

It’s a busy morning. I’ve got banners washing out in the basement. Scarves to iron. Other banners to pick up. A coffee run for the crew who met at 8am to load the vehicles. And then head over to the park to help with the erection, wink, wink.

But before I run I have to say a little bit about the overwhelming feelings of gratitude I have for every person who has helped out on this journey. We could not have done this without you and I am humbled.