The experience was beyond moving. I may have teared up a few times. Meyer's subjects ranged from students, professors, day laborers, environmentalists, writers, housekeepers and everything in between.
We three musketeers scoped out my portrait and accompanying quote right away. I'm thrilled with it! Honestly, I was a bit worried that Meyer might use one of the off handed comments I made during our interview. Happily though, she selected a quote about ideas of space on the bus, something along the lines of "There's something so satisfying about getting in your car after a hard day. Listening to the music you want. Not having to talk to anyone. Going where you want to go, on your own terms. The bus is different--you're by yourself, but you're not alone. You're surrounded." Abridged of course (check the length below!) because we all know how wordy I can be.
As I noticed others at my portrait, I couldn't help but feel a bit self-conscious. I mean, that's my living room pictured! It's such a personal and private space that few see--it's from the tan couch pictured at right that I do most of blogging; it's where I'm sitting as I type this.
What about you my artful dodgers? What did you do this past weekend?
7 comments:
That's so neat! What a cool exhibit.
Must have felt weird to see "your space". Thanks for sharing your fun with us :)
I had a lot of fun at the exhibit; it was great to see people featured from all walks of life and their stories were really touching.
Great portrait and cute apartment!
Here's to many more publications and exhibits!!
That is so cool! What did I do last weekend? Dropped my husband off at the airport so he could go to Germany without me. Boo.
Jenny- I'm still kind of in disbelief about the whole thing. I feel so honored to be among such a great, diverse group of Angelenos.
Diane- It was soooo weird. I felt like I should have cleaned up a bit more before the photo shoot!
Ro- Thanks for driving! I hope the exhibit--and The Father's Office burger--lived up to the hype.
Dolores- Thanks and thanks! The next time you're up at Village Bakery, you guys should drop in for a visit. And maybe bring some of those rocking maple bacon scones? ;)
Bookfool- Thanks! Here's hoping your husband brings back some fun German souvenirs! :)
That is great! Thanks for sharing the experience of seeing the exhibit itself - I would have also felt a bit weird seeing other people looking at my living space... but it is such a great idea for an exhibit. Wonderful that you were a part of it!
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