For us, Friday is get out and see art day. Sometimes visual arts; sometimes performing art. Above was last Friday’s venture to the Weatherspoon where we saw this giant pair of hands. What a lot to ponder. The artwork, oil on canvas with metal leaf, is called “Sore Models III.” It was painted in 1994 by American Artist Jane Hammond.  In the work, you see lots of complex imagery related to the human body: the heart, eyes, brain, hand-within-a-hand, and child in utero, There is a sun, moon, and a star.  “Sore Models Two” (not featured here) is a pair of feet, equally complex in imagery. Artists don’t always like to be compared to other artists, but , to us, her artwork is reminiscent of a little bit like outsider artist Henry Darger and a little bit Mexican lotería cards.

That we can see such thought provoking art right here in Greensboro, and for free, is so special. If you are looking for something to do on Valentine’s Day, with a friend, a significant other, or your special self, art galleries, venues with live music, and  book stores are great options. If it has been a difficult week, you may want to head to a trampoline park and bounce away. For something hands-on, Reconsidered Goods is holding a workshop on how to mend clothes, tomorrow from 11-2pm. That could be a whole new hobby for you and that special someone, even if that someone is your very special self. . Hope to see you out and about.

Happy Friday; Happy Valentine’s Day!