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Daily drawing practice day 696 (2/24/24)

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😪😴💤 Daily Drawing 696 & Participating in the "Drawing Geno Everyday Until He's in a New Game" challenge, hosted by Thinginator90 Geno: Day 493 & Animation Practice: Day 117

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hi! i'm jewish and looking to get into witchcraft, but my understanding is that witchcraft is inherently against judaism. do you have any words of reassurance?

Hello!

For, first off, is witchcraft inherently against Judaism? That depends on...well...a lot of things. I wrote a post on the topic of perspective a few months ago that might be helpful. I’d also like to offer this helpful discussion of magic in Halacha.

It’s worth keeping in mind that our conception of witchcraft is an extremely modern phenomenon. In Jewish communities around the world, magic has always been a part of daily life, which continues to the modern day. Judaism, like many other cultures I am familiar with, has a distinction between permitted and non-permitted magic. Non-permitted magic is called witchcraft...but the rabbis have always been practicing magic in one form or another.

In fact, the gemara draws the distinction (in that article I linked above) between kishef (magic—forbidden by the Torah) and ma’asei sheidim (working with sheidim/demons/djinn—never addressed by the Torah, permitted, and regularly done by educated Jews from Babylonia to Eretz Yisrael to Germany to NYC). 

Kishef is witchcraft and condemned, but as long as you evoke a spirit and ask it do the work for you, it is completely permissible. Sometimes even encouraged, as in the example of the rabbis using angels and holy names from the Sefer Yetsira to conjure a cow for the shabbos meal, rather than going hungry on shabbos (!!!!)

This is one of those topics where there is such a variety of opinion in Halacha that one could argue almost any point. There are poskim who don’t think any form of magic is permitted and denounce it all as superstition or delusion and they have just as much halachic basis as my argument does. Obviously in our modern and rational world most rabbis wouldn’t permit any kind of magic.

So what does witchcraft mean to you? 

If you’re really interested in preserving your relationship to Rabbinic Judaism and want to explore the kind of magic our ancestors were doing, here are some super easily accessible resources:

Jewish Magic and Superstition by Jacob Trachtenberg. With a focus on Ashkenazi culture, this book explores this subject in a sweeping way. it’s not a practical magical text but it will give you many directions to look.

Sepher ha-Razim, an ancient grimoire of Jewish angel magic from the late third or early fourth century. It’s extremely straightforward and a bit less materials intensive/theologically dense than many other grimoires used in Jewish communities.

Although the author of the Key of Solomon was absolutely a gentile, a Judaized, Hebrew version was quite popular among Ashkenazi Rabbis (ספר מפתח שלמה Sefer Mafteach Shlomo). A great place to start is the section on planetary pentacles (and I will never stop linking @coyote-696‘s tutorial) 

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Bryan-College Station Dining Guide : Bars in Bryan-College Station

Looking for fun in Bryan-College Station? Here’s a complete guide to help you navigate the Aggieland bar & club scene.

12 Northgate 209 University Dr., College Station, TX 979-704-6270

Twelve Rooftop Bar & Lounge on Northgate across from Texas A&M University

12 is a mix of old and new with a touch of class! Classic roof top bar with a bottle service lounge on the first floor.

The Backyard on Northgate 303 University Dr., College Station, TX 979-846-8806 Click for Back Yard Drink Specials on Drink979.com

The Backyard on Northgate.

From indoor gaming opportunities (ping-pong, pool, darts, video games) and multiple flat screen TVs to the outdoor bar and spacious patios (equipped with hanging swing chairs!), The Backyard on Northgate is a perfect spot to watch the game, have a great time, and feel right at home! Remember, this is YOUR backyard so go play!

The Beer Joint 12550 State Highway 30, College Station, TX 979-776-2377

The Beer Joint in College Station, TX

The name says it all. Simple little beer joint out in the boonies off Highway 30. Pool and live music, karaoke, or open mic most nights.

Benjamin Knox Wine Depot 405 University Dr. East, College Station, TX 979-696-5669

Enjoy wine flights in an authentic restored train depot at Benjamin Know Wine Depot in College Station

Experience beautiful artwork complimented by California-wine-culture in College Station at the Benjamin Knox Wine Depot!

Bavarian Brauhaus 109 N. Main St., Downtown Bryan 979-775-4014

Bavarian Brauhaus in Historic Downtown Bryan

You will enjoy our selection of homemade traditional dishes from Bavaria and our range of quality German beers, all of which are still brewed in accordance with the Bavarian Purity Law of 1516.

Blackwater Draw on Northgate 303 Boyett Street, College Station, TX 979-703-6170

Blackwater Draw Brewery on Northgate

Beer. Good Beer. Craft Beer. Made right here in Aggieland! The 303 Boyett location also offers fresh food. Brunch is served only on Sunday’s from 10am – 3pm!

Blackwater Draw Brewing Co. – Downtown Bryan 701 N. Main St., Bryan, TX 979-704-6191

Sometimes the production floor at Blackwater Draw Brewing in Downtown Bryan rocks out.

Blackwater Draw’s production brewery and tasting room in Historic Downtown Bryan offers public taproom hours on Thursday, Fridays & Saturday. Become fully immersed in the brewing process on Saturdays for our tours featuring live music from 3 – 7 PM.

Buffalo Wild Wings 903 University Dr., College Station, TX 979-691-8453

College Station’s Buffalo Wild Wings sports bar & grill is a great place to catch the big game.

Buffalo Wild Wings is a great place to watch the game and munch on delicious wings or bar food.

Carney’s Pub 3410 S. College Avenue, Bryan, TX 979-823-1294

Carney’s Pub & Grill in Bryan, TX

Sports, trivia, bar games, huge patio wraps around the whole front.

Cedar Lane Patio Arbor 303 College Main, College Station, TX 979-268-7585 Click for Cedar Lane Drink Specials at Drink979.com

Cedar Lane Patio Arbor, Northgate, TX

Cedar Lane is a locally owned and operated bar in the heart of Northgate with an independent attitude, feel-good music, and a fun, warm, and welcoming atmosphere. They’ve got a full bar, projection TV, pool table, and giant Jenga. Or enjoy your ice-cold drink outside under the stars in their patio arbor. Try their signature drinks like the Cedarade and the Wake-Me-Up.

Chimy’s 203 University Drive, College Station 979-703-6106

Chimy’s on Northgate in College Station, TX

Chimy’s serves lunch, dinner and drinks in a party atmosphere. Huge patio. Gameday hotspot.

The Corner Bar and Rooftop Grill 401 University Drive, College Station, TX 979-268-1406 Click for Corner Bar Drink Specials on Drink979.com

Corner Bar & Rooftop Grill, Northgate, Texas

The Corner Bar & Rooftop Grill features 3 levels of fun, with the top level being a rooftop deck overlooking the Texas A&M Campus.

The Cowboy Club 2820 Finfeather, Bryan, TX 979-775-0494

The Cowboy Club dance hall & bar in Bryan, TX

The Cowboy Club in Bryan, Texas, is your local honky-tonk and dance hall with cold beer, stiff drinks, and all the best of the new & old country playing.

Dixie Chicken 307 University Drive, College Station, TX 979-846-2322

The Dixie Chicken has been a Northgate favorite since 1974.

The Dixie Chicken has been an Aggie Tradition since 1974. Although the town and the university have changed, the Chicken has remained timeless – generations of Aggies have walked through the same swinging doors for great burger or a cold beer. Open 7 days a week, the Dixie Chicken is the perfect spot to meet your friends for a cold one while enjoying some of the best country music from yesterday and today.

Downtown Uncorked Wine Bar 206 W. 26th St., Bryan, TX 979-823-4837

Some of the wines featured at Downtown Uncorked Wine Bar in Historic Downtown Bryan.

Uncorked Wine Bar is a fun and vibrant space, designed as a place to meet for a quick pizza, dessert or glass of wine before dinner. They feature great Old World/New World wines that taste good and aren’t too expensive. Enjoy warm atmosphere complete with couches, outside seating and the bar.

Dry Bean Saloon & Shot Bar 305 University Drive, College Station, TX

Old school Northgate shot bar right off Bottle Cap Alley. Friendly bartenders, fun crowd, an essential Northgate experience.

Duddley’s Draw 311 University Drive, College Station, TX 979-846-3030

Duddley’s Draw is one of the oldest bars on Northgate.

Duddley’s Draw was founded on Aug 27, 1977, as one of the original bars on Northgate. They have plenty to keep you entertained with pool, foosball, arcade games, giant size Connect4 and Jenga, board games, ring toss and 7 TVs. They have an assortment of craft beers along with your favorite imports and domestics. Variety of liquor to create a tasty beverage of your choice. Relaxed atmosphere with a small food menu and specials everyday.

Fox & Hound 505 University Dr., College Station, TX 979-846-0211

Friendly servers at Fox & Hound

Fox & Hound has 72 different draft beers, 7 billiard tables and the best sports viewing package in town.

Foundation Lounge College Main, Northgate, College Station 979-777-5630

Foundation Lounge on Northgate

Gatsby’s on Northgate 111 College Main, College Station, TX 979-260-2900

Gatsby’s on Northgate

Gatsby’s is a stylish place to meet and bring new friends and out-of-town guests. They have a non-pretentious atmosphere consisting of a Main room with a DJ booth and VIP area and two patios. They offer affordable VIP bottle service as well as nightly drink specials and guest DJ’s from Austin, Houston and Dallas.

Grand Stafford Theater 106 South Main St., Downtown Bryan, TX 979-216-0548

Grand Stafford Theater in Downtown Bryan

Grand Stafford Theater is the premiere live music venue of the Brazos Valley. An all-ages, all-genres, 400-capacity, live music venue, with a full bar and a mezzanine the newly renovated and historic venue provides the best in talent & entertainment.

Hookah Station 106 College Main, College Station, TX 979-691-8899

Hookah Station on Northgate

Happy Hour environment features an alternative study solution in a relaxed Hookah Lounge that offers reduced prices on drinks as well as Hookahs. Wi-Fi is available with purchase of Hookah or drinks. After 9PM the atmosphere shifts into an upbeat Night Club that features the newest music and mixes from local DJs. Drink specials vary nightly.

Hurricane Harry’s 313 College Avenue, College Station, TX 979-846-3343

Hurricane Harry’s Is Famous For Country Western Dancing (With Some Dance Music Here & There), & Live Concerts! They’re conveniently located directly across the street from the Northeast Side of Texas A&M University on S. College Ave. They feature two very large dance floors, a full size stage, two billiards gaming areas, three fully stocked bars, a fully trained T.A.B.C Certified Bar Staff, an in house DJ, & an always friendly atmosphere!

Icon Nightclub & Lounge 329 University Dr., College Station, TX 979-268-6972

Icon Nightclub & Lounge in College Station, TX

Icon Nightclub & Lounge opened this fall in the former Basil Whippets location.

Logie’s on Campus 201 College Main, College Station, TX 979-691-0190

Logie’s on Campus, Northgate, TX

Logie’s offers a fun, energetic atmosphere with a friendly bar staff and great specials throughout the week! 34oz. draft beer, free popcorn, and a live DJ who incorporates videos and movie clips. They have multiple big screens to catch any game on as well as a kitchen during football season. Make Logie’s your spot on Northgate and on game day!

Margie’s Bar & Grill 320 N. Main St., Bryan, TX 979-822-8422

Margie’s Bar in Downtown Bryan is famous for their burgers.

Grab a cold beer and chomp down on one of the best cheeseburgers in town at Margie’s Bar & Grill on the North end of Historic Downtown Bryan.

Mad Hatter’s 317 University Drive, College Station, TX 77840 979-690-7126

Mad Hatter’s on Northgate

Mad Hatter’s music is appealing to all crowds of people, so no one will feel left out. They also are a great bar to bring your family.

Messina Hof Winery & Resort 4545 Old Reliance Rd., Bryan, TX 979-778-9463

Messina Hof Winery in Bryan, TX

Messina Hof includes an award-winning winery, vineyard, Vintage House Restaurant, Wine Bar, Villa Bed & Breakfast and a full-service hospitality team that executes designer events, including weddings.

Murphy’s Law 107 N. Main St., Bryan, TX 979-775-4014

Murphy’s Law in Downtown Bryan

Murphy’s Law has great daily drink specials, and serves Irish fare between 5pm and 9pm. We’re in the top 400 sellers of Guinness in the US!

The New Republic Brewing Company 11405 N. Dowling Rd., College Station 713-489-4667

Aggie Club of Engineers hosted a Dad’s Weekend event at New Republic Brewing Co. in South College Station.

New Republic is the oldest Aggie owned & operated microbrewery in Aggieland. They feature live music and food trucks most weekends.

O’Bannon’s Taphouse 103 Boyett St., College Station, TX 979-846-9214 Click here for O’ Bannon’s Taphouse Drink Specials on Drinks979.com

O’Bannon’s Taphouse on Northgate

A warm inviting Irish Pub on Northgate. They serve over 80 beers and the finest whiskey selection as well as live music. At O’Bannon’s there are no strangers, only friends you have yet to meet.

One15 at Northgate 115 College Main, College Station

One15 Bar at Northgate

One15 claims to be “the best lounge in town as easy as that!” Climb up the stairs to their second floor spot on College Main to see for yourself.

Paddock Lane 109 Boyett Street, College Station, TX 979-268-5800

Paddock Lane Bar, College Station, TX

Paddock Lane has specials running every night and offers the perfect environment for a great night out!

Perrine Winery 900 Harvey Rd., College Station, TX 979-703-1843

Perrine Winery makes their own award winning wines.

Want to relax after a long day with some friends or loved ones over a glass of wine? Look no further. The Perrine Winery intimate and friendly atmosphere is great for small parties and get-togethers. Their wide variety of award-winning wines range from robust reds and crisp whites, refreshing fruit infused wines, to bubbly wines on tap. Enjoy a tasting, glass or bottle of wine over a nice meat and cheese plate.

P.O.E.T.S. Billiards 1637 Texas Avenue South, College Station, TX 979-696-3351

P.O.E.T.S. Billiards & Sports Bar is a popular Aggie chill spot.

P.O.E.T.S. is your go-to bar for local live music, pool, darts & good times.

The Ptarmigan Club 2005 South College Ave., Bryan, TX 979-822-2263

Flaming Dr. Peppers at Ptarmigan

The Ptarmigan Club better known as P-tar, is the oldest whiskey bar in the Brazos Valley. Stop by & have a flaming Dr. Pepper & become part of the tradition!

Rebel Draft House 301 College Main #B, College Station, TX 979-690-7126

Rebel Draft House on Northgate

Rebel Draft House is a sports bar and pub. Maverick radio remote attracts a country crowd on Thursday Nights.

Revolution Cafe & Bar 211 B S. Main St., Downtown Bryan, TX 979-823-4044 Click for Revolution Drink Specials on Drink979.com

Outside stage at Revolution Cafe & Bar in Downtown Bryan

If downtown Bryan is the magical place, then Revolution is the Emerald City. Cool bar with live music, trivia, poetry, comedy and various other entertainment options like belly dancing. Bohemian vibe.

Rockies Dancehall 1016 S. Texas Ave., Bryan, TX 979-696-3030

Rockies Dancehall in Bryan, TX

Rockies Night Club is one of the largest country and western dance halls in the Brazos Valley. They are located just south of Downtown Bryan, at the bend on Texas Ave. They play the top hits of today and yesterday for you to two-step, polka, and waltz to on our large wooden dance floor.

Rough Draught 313 Church Street, College Station, TX Click for Rough Draught Drink Specials on Drink979.com

Rough Draught on Northgate

Rough Draught has a lot to offer with over 90+ scotches and whiskey’s to choose from, 30 Texas craft beers on tap, delicious handcrafted cocktails, and specials every Sunday-Thursday.

Smitty K’s 12601 State Highway 30, College Station 979-383-2299

Smitty K’s in College Station is a great place to celebrate with friends, watch the game, or even spend family time.

Family Friendly Sports Bar and Restaurant on Highway 30 in College Station. Frequent live music. Pool. Darts. Washers. Huge patio.

Shiner Park 217 University Dr., College Station, TX 979-777-5630

Shiner Park opened this Fall in the former Daisy Dukes location on Northgate

Shiner Park is home of the biggest dance floor on Northgate. Dance club playing all the best Country, Hip-Hop, & Top 40 music! Bottle Service Available.

Social Lounge 110 College Main, College Station, TX Click for Social Lounge Drink Specials at Drink979.com

Social Lounge on Northgate

Social Lounge provides an atmosphere that caters to everyone who wants to party in style. Classic Lighting, Great Music, and Comfortable Lounging allow for everyone who enters the door to have an enjoyable experience. Beautiful, engaging ladies behind the bar too. With Texas A&M being within walking distance, they definitely appreciate all Aggies who come and visit. Game days are always fun and Social is a great way to end and celebrate Aggie victory. A wide variety of music keeps everyone dancing on the spacious dance floor. You can hear anything from hip hop, electro, house, dub step, pop, rap, techno, and even a little country. House DJ also has original mixes that are mind blowing.

The Tap 815 Harvey Road, College Station, TX 979-696-7396 Click for The Tap Drink Specials on Drink979.com

View from the stage at The Tap on Harvey Road in College Station.

The Tap tries not to fit into the mold of “Club” or “Honky Tonk” or “Sports Bar” or “Restaurant”… they’d rather be them all.

Texas 21 Saloon 5809 E. State Hwy. 21, Bryan, TX 979-704-6318

The Bar at Texas 21 Saloon in Bryan, TX

Between their large liquor and beer selection, seven TV’s and bombshell staff, you’re bound to have a good time at Texas 21 Saloon! Happy hour Monday-Friday 2pm-6pm!

The Tipsy Turtle 113 Boyett St., College Station, TX 979-260-9282

The Tipsy Turtle, Northgate, TX

The Tipsy Turtle is one of Northgate’s best shot bars! We also have cocktails, 6 different frozen drinks, and a wide variety of beer!

Veritas Wine and Bistro 830 University Drive, College Station, TX 979-268-3251

Enjoy fine wines and gourmet food at Veritas Wine & Bistro in College Station

Veritas is a wine bar and Award Winning Restaurant with emphasis on Seasonality utilizing Spice & Flavor from Asia & Europe to create Contemporary American Cuisine.

Village Cafe and Art979 Gallery 210 W. 26th, Downtown Bryan, TX 979-703-8514

Live music at the Village Cafe in Downtown Bryan

The Village Cafe is at once a restaurant, a coffee house, an art gallery and a live music and special event venue. Enjoy live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights and weekend lunch.

West End Elixir Co. 100 Church Ave., College Station, TX 979-721-9156

West End Elixir at Church St. & Wellborn Rd. on Northgate

No cheap liquors here. Only the finest spirits go into West End’s cocktails, complimented by fresh squeezed juices, garnishes. Even their “well” drinks are premium liquors in order to provide a quality experience for the more sophisticated crowd.

World of Beer – College Station 425 North Point Crossing, College Station, TX 979-985-5927

World of Beer at the intersection of University and Texas.

World of Beer has a nice patio our front and offers a wide selection of brews from around the world. They have over 30,000 beers in their database, with 500 bottles and 50 rotating taps daily. They are also known for their tasty menu of tapas and entrees. Live music, trivia, and beer dinners round out the event calendar.

Yesterday’s Bar & Grill 4421 S. Texas Avenue, College Station, TX 979-846-2625

Yesterday’s on Texas Avenue featured a huge covered patio.

Pool, shuffleboard, TVs for sports, great pub grub & more. Yesterday’s is the bar with something for everyone.

  Vote for the Best Bar in #BCSTX Bryan-College Station Dining Guide : Bars in Bryan-College Station Looking for fun in Bryan-College Station? Here's a complete guide to help you navigate the Aggieland bar & club scene.

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National Arts Festival programme open for booking

Excerpts from the Past. Photo credit: Lerato Maduna.

Check your calendars and credit cards because The National Arts Festival’s 2017 programme is online and open for booking at www.nationalartsfestival.co.zaNewcomers to the Festival may feel a little overwhelmed by the 700 productions on offer, so this is a short guide to navigating the programme.

The key Festival programme comprises a Main and Fringe programme. The Main Programme showcases works that have been selected by a 21-person artistic committee after a lengthy application and consideration period. Dance, theatre, music, performance art and visual art are all represented in this mix and audiences flock to these popular shows which include the work of the 2017 Standard Bank Young Artists. The Main Programme also features international work and new work from South Africa’s top talent.

This larger than life puppet was one of a few at the entrance to the monument welcoming guests to #NationalArtsFestival #NAF2016

The Arena is part of the Main Programme and showcases the work of previous winners of the National Arts Festival’s Standard Bank Ovation Awards as well as international award-winning fringe productions.

The Fringe component of the Festival sees a mix of works across genres but these are not curated or selected. Anyone with a performance looking for an audience can enter on the Fringe and the result is an exciting lucky packet of shows. From bold new work to remakes of the classics, from debuts to familiar faces and everything in between – they are all on the Fringe. The National Arts Festival is part of the World Fringe Alliance and draws on a pool of Fringe talent and talent-spotters to stimulate an exciting and innovative global energy for both performers and audiences.

The Student Theatre portion of the programme is a platform for interesting new work from the universities and colleges of South Africa. Expect to see young creatives flexing their muscles both on stage and behind the scenes as they receive an invaluable introduction to the experience of performing.

Think!Fest is a non-performance element of the Festival. The ideas, emotions and conversations surrounding the Festival programme play out in this space, where speakers, groups and panels swap opinions and create an open floor for robust discussion

Heading to the screen, the annual Film Festival is a collection of seldom seen films that are making an impact through their content and creativity. The programme features work from South Africa and abroad and reflects on some of the themes and ideas in the Festival’s stage programme.

The Standard Bank Jazz Festival is a hot highlight of the National Arts Festival. Bringing some of the best talent locally and globally to the stage, it is here that collaborations between musicians are either seen once and never repeated or form the basis for ground-breaking new projects. The Dakawa Jazz Series is another music highlight, a project of the Eastern Cape’s Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture; the series brings Eastern Cape jazz musicians to the stage for an annual showcase of the region’s talented artists.

In association with the Cathedral of St Michael and St George, Grahamstown, SpiritFest explores faith through a series of workshops, discussions, book launches and performances.

This year Grahamstown’s Child Welfare celebrates its 100th anniversary and there are plenty of family-orientated shows, talks and workshops at the Festival, as well as a daily story time where children will be read to by actors and others. Check in on the Family Fare section of the programme for more. There is also the Children’s Art Festival, held at St Andrew’s Preparatory school, with a daily programme of events for children aged 4-13. It is an ideal way for families to engage with the National Arts Festival at their various age and interest levels, and for parents to enjoy the Festival knowing that their children are being stimulated and entertained in a safe environment.

Beyond the scheduled programme there is always lots going on in Grahamstown during the Festival with a free daily SAfm Sundowner Concert at the Monument, street performances, the Fingo Festival, markets and free entertainment stages and the annual closing Street Parade through the streets of Grahamstown. The restaurants, cafes and bars buzz until late at night as Festival-goers debate ideas, mingle with artists and share their top tips.

Tickets range from R20 to R150 and can be booked directly on the National Arts Festival’s site.

For a guide to planning and booking of accommodation and travel, visit the National Arts Festival’s hospitality guide and FAQ’s on the website.

National Arts Festival programme open for booking was originally published on Artsvark

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Ahead in the Clouds

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HV News Weekend Column for April 12, 2017

by Linda Marston-Reid, Executive Director, Arts Mid-Hudson

In science, catalytics speed up a chemical reaction while undergoing no permanent change. This month at the Arts Mid-Hudson gallery, two local curators Emilie Houssart and Xuewu Zheng are launching a series of artistic dialogues through group art exhibitions. Houssart explained that this is facilitated “by getting artists together so that we might ‘collide’ with each other in interesting ways.” Altogether, eight artists exhibit artwork that is diverse in media and meaning, setting the stage for a lively discussion on the artworks during Art Brunch, scheduled for the final day of the “Catalystics” exhibition, April 23.

Visitors to the Art Brunch will see Jinkook Hwang’s “Sushi Nam Yeo” series, where rice is the center for happiness and love, stemming from his cultural background. In “Couple Sushi,” the artist draws a man and woman resting on a bed of rice that has been magnified to signify its importance in his life.

Hayoon Jay Lee also creates work that responds to food. Hayoon exhibits “Silent Witness I,” where viewers can consider the artist’s rendition of a beautiful rounded spoon, filled to the brim with rice and contemplate the idea of what is enough. “A central core and a function my work is an active collaboration by artists to inform and support underserved communities,” Hayoon said.

Curators Houssart and Zheng both use their artistic practice to make sense of contemporary culture. Situated in the center of the gallery, Zheng’s installation “Century Text” features thousands of pages of newspaper rolled and tied, reminding us that history is made up of thousands of tiny details from each day.

Houssart’s work “Spaces” responds to the different perceptions of value in society. Similar to Zheng, Houssart has a darkly humorous approach to contemporary culture, adding it all into the mix and allowing everything to exist side by side in a vaguely chaotic presentation.  

Marieken Cochius exhibits ethereal ink and shellac drawings on paper. Contrasting Cochius’ delicate line and shading, Leigh Williams’ “Vessels,” are two forms that can be viewed as positive and negative space. The hand-built wood-fired clay has delicate colorations that defy their dark, organic shapes.

Joe Radoccia’s larger than life portraits show a dignity and gravitas in each face. The artist places the soul of each person on display using scale and the direct gaze. Sumi Pak examines human emotions of happiness, sadness, fear, and curiosity through his daily portraits of his cat, Kopi. Pak’s gestural line and colorations describe the ordinary life of his cat and perhaps our own lives as we go about our daily business.

Hear the artists discuss their inspiration and artworks during the free public program, Art Brunch, where attendees can join the catalytics of our community in conversation.

Catalytics is on exhibit 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at Arts Mid-Hudson gallery at 696 Dutchess Turnpike, Poughkeepsie (west of Adams Fairacre Farms on Rt. 44). Exhibiting artists will discuss their work in an informal setting at the Art Brunch from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. April 23 we as we all enjoy a light brunch. The event is free and open to the public.

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Arts Mid-Hudson has served up fresh arts and culture across the region for over 52 years. This biweekly series of columns showcases arts, artists’ work and arts events across the region presented with the support of Arts Mid-Hudson. For information about its services, events and grant opportunities visit www.artsmidhudson.org, call 845-454-3222 or email info@artsmidhudson.org.