This artist exploration came in to being when the storm Sandy hit the coast of New Jersey and my home town Ortley Beach got wiped off the map! The tragic loss of friends’, homes, lively hoods and businesses, began my trip down memory lane. These … [Read more...] about A Shore Thing- A Sculpture Tribute to New Jersey Coast
Ballard Road Art Studio
Gray day of March
The words of Rabindranth Tagore from the book Final Poems. Make me feel, cutting straight to emotion. Waking in the morning, I saw a rose in my vase, and wondered- in the cycle of ages, what force brought it to this peak of beauty, side- stepping … [Read more...] about Gray day of March
Remembering 911
Remembering 911- My heart and thoughts are with all who suffer through the events past. I have a master key from the World Trade Center shared by a local family to which I will incorporate in 911 monument sculpture upcoming. For now there is two … [Read more...] about Remembering 911
Show Opening Aug 5th
You are cordially invited to: The National Bottle Museum Artist Space presents: “Fli-N-Shu” 2 and 3 dimensional solo works of miChelle M. Vara Opening Reception- August 5th, 5 to 7pm Vara used the opportunity at the National Bottle Museum’s Jan … [Read more...] about Show Opening Aug 5th
A Flaming Success- North Bennington Vt.
North Bennington Art Park’s Outdoor Sculpture Show
Please Join us in the art & fun as we say goodbye Fred X Brownstein as it is his last year of curating this wonderful show and we welcome his successor. Thanks Fred it been a pleasure to work with you. Opening reception- July 21st 4 to 8pm 35 … [Read more...] about North Bennington Art Park’s Outdoor Sculpture Show
Experience Junkie
I'm reading about the philosopher Martin Heidegger’s relationship with artist Eduardo Chilida. I found there point of view very interesting and of my personal perception and thought. I enjoy, look forward to, have many, I am always reaching for … [Read more...] about Experience Junkie
Spring into Art
I am glad to say this spring has shaped up to be like no other. The collector parties and private invites to travel, show, teach and speak have been wonderfully exhilarating. I wanted to extend my grate appreciation & thank everyone for … [Read more...] about Spring into Art