back in the saddle again!

yup.  I'm back at it.  Picked up where I left off a year ago in Taos at the Wurlitzer.  Pretty much right back there.  (You know... I finished that res Dec. 1, 2010 and flew to Boston for the BCA residency to do a drawing project for a few months.  Then to Jentel in Wyoming and then my 6 month PCT hike)

It's good to be in the Southwest in good mellow living and making sailorly wild west work.  Wait till you see the big leather piece I've got planned....  this should keep me busy?!

life after the PCT in Santa Fe

I completed my thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail (2,650 mi from Mexico to Canada) on Oct. 10, 2011.
Just received my medal! more on my PCT hike blog

I moved into a live/work art studio in Santa Fe on Nov 1.
I took a job as scenic carpenter for the Santa Fe Opera and began Nov. 21.

Things are pretty good.  My joints seem well recovered from the hike, though I'm still stiff and my hips don't move right.  I'm doing yoga regularly to work on that, and running very regularly.  I ran my first race (only a 5K).

I look forward to resuming my studio practice and getting this Wild West work going!  But I also have to plan and fundraise for my arctic project next fall - the Arctic Circle residency.

Drawing show up thru late November

22nd Drawing Show Residue

Opening Reception | Friday, October 14th, 6-8pm Artist and Curator Talk | Thursday, November 3rd, 6-8pm Curated by Steven Holmes, Adjunct Curator, Bass Museum, Miami & Curator, Cartin Collection

PCT Hike blog!

Those of you that choose to "follow" my PCT thru-hike can do so here:

http://wanderingdot.wordpress.com/

I will start April 15.

until then I'm makin art at Jentel

Boston Harbor Drawing

It's 3 and a half feet square- pretty BIG

PCT Thru-hike PROVISIONED!

AND in record time--- 2.4 days! Ok, so I made 10 drops, 10 weeks worth. But with some left-over food. And Mom (my life-line) is all hooked up on my google-doc spreadsheets which we can both edit regarding the items in each package. Then on my hike I can adjust my foods in the drop boxes and give advice on what I do and do not enjoy eating.

BUT it sure is strange looking at a gazillion calories laid out on the table. Being weighed, measured into ziplocks, calories being tallied.... so far I think my "food strategy" is a great one. Not all junk and carbs. Whole grains and protein are what make me GO. Bring on the buckwheat and oatmeal! The tuna! the pepperoni! Cous-cous? Lentils and MUNG BEANS? YES, we can.

goodbye Boston!

I leave you!

I worked well at my residency at the Boston Center for the Arts. I'm happy to have spent so very much time on this site-specific Boston project. It looks really nice. and by golly, I owe you some new pics. Soon!!

I fly away Wed. and head to the next residency, Jentel in Wyoming which begins Mar. 15.

I'll get back to the sculptural work!

Open Studio March 5

Last chance to catch me on the East coast!!!

Saturday, March 5 · 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Boston Center for the Arts

Artist Studios Building 539 Tremont Street

Christy Georg's current work, Nautical Body, is inspired by the sea. She uses her exhaustive research of maritime history, culture and techniques, as well as her first-hand sailing experience, as inspiration for her artwork. During her Artist Residency, Christy will continue this theme by creating a large illustrative map that charts the evolution of the Boston Harbor from 1776 to the present. Furthermore, her map will incorporate personal stories with historical events, both of which will be given equal importance on her map.