Crime Scene Barbie and "Once Upon a Fantasy"

Another show opening on First Friday, February 4th is the "Once Upon a Fantasy" show which will be on concurrent display with "The Gnome Project" at Spotlight Theatre. This exhibit will feature artwork from BECA (Bakersfield Emerging Contemporary Artists), in various mediums, and will run through February 28th. I was hoping to submit work to this show also, but I just ran out of time. The one photo I would have loved to include might be a bit too much to work within the family-friendly theme...

The shot is of an abandoned doll found in an old construction site in the northeast part of town. I didn't disturb the scene--just took the shot where she was discovered. An obvious crime of passion.

The Gnome Project is coming...

I got a press release from Nyoka Jameson, the president of BECA (Bakersfield Emerging Contemporary Artists) who is also in charge of promotions/marketing at Maya Cinemas. Maya is hosting a joint art project with The Spotlight Theatre and BECA to celebrate the opening of Touchstone Pictures animated release "Gnomeo & Juliet." On display, and available for purchase by silent auction, will be select ceramic gnomes designed by local artists. You can catch the exhibit February 11-13th at the Maya or from February 4th-28th at The Spotlight Theatre, 1622 19th St. Along with the auction, other family-friendly activities will be held at the Maya on February 12th from 1-5 p.m. More details to come about this and more new art exhibits opening on First Friday.

For now, check out this cutie (and his booties):

Stay tuned to see his transformation!