Bits and Bobs, This and That, Odds and Ends

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The AP reached out for comment to the companies it identified as having connections to prison labor, but most did not respond.

John Everett Millais (1829–1896), Ophelia, c.1852

Friedrich Wilhelm Theodor Heyser (1857–1921), Ophelia, c.1900

Jean-Baptiste Bertrand (1823–1887), Ophelia, c.1872

Alexandre Cabanel (1823–1889), Ophélie, 1883

Theodor von der Beek (1838–1921), Ophelia, 1901

Constantin Meunier (1831–1905), Ophelia, 1851–1905

John William Waterhouse (1849–1917), Ophelia, 1889

Arthur Hughes (1832–1915), Ophelia (1st version), 1852

Arthur Hughes (1832–1915), Ophelia, 1852

Ferdinand Piloty II (1828–1895), Hamlet, Act IV, Scene 5, Ophelia, n.d.

John William Waterhouse (1849–1917), Ophelia, 1894

Join us in celebrating the work of Wendy Red Star, an Apsáalooke (Crow) multimedia artist. 

Wendy Red Star was raised on the Apsáalooke (Crow) reservation, in the land currently recognized as Montana. This experience is fundamental to Red Star’s work, as she explores the historical and contemporary tensions between Indigenous ideologies and colonial structures. Working in many formats, Red Star utilizes archival images, pop culture references, landscape, and portraits in her collages, installations, photographs, videos, fiber arts, sculptures, and performances. Red Star’s work across disciplines has an indisputable impact on contemporary art and Native representation.  

Crow Country (bottom left) is one of the Fine Arts Library’s newest special collections acquisitions. In this limited edition photo book, Red Star explores her relationship with the Apsáalooke (Crow) reservation where she was raised. These photos capture Red Star’s unique artistic perspective, blending nostalgia and deep connections to land and community with humor and unsettling intimacy.   

This work, along with other contemporary Indigenous art pieces, will be on view at the Fine Arts Library Open House this Thursday, September 18th.  

Also pictured, Wendy Red Star: A Scratch on the Earth (top left) and Bíilukaa (right).

I haven't had time to draw lately because I've been busy working on my next Kickstarter! A lot of people asked me about the star projector seen in my last Koi Lantern Kickstarter so I've been working hard on perfecting the design and it's finally ready!

More photos and info coming soon! Stay tuned! :D

👨🏽‍🎨 Diego Dayer 🎨

Diego Dayer was born on November 23, 1978 in Argentina. In 2002 he studied at the University of Art in his country.

He is an enthusiastic and tireless painter who has actively participated in the artistic life of his country.

A lover of academic painting, he always sought to perfect his style.

His achievements include having received the first National Painting Prize "Bank of the Argentine Nation"; First prize to the new artist in the "National Hall of Santa Fé, Argentina"; First prize for painting at the "Salon Nacional Telecom Argentina"; among others.

He is an international artist who exhibited his works in the United States, Europe and Latin America.