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The NOT show is included in New Times Best Trump Art We Saw in Phoenix in 2017!

12/14/2017

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On December 13, 2017, several images from the NOT show were included in Lynn Trimble's article for the New Times featuring valley artists who offer commentary about the current Trump administration in their work.

http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/slideshow/the-best-trump-art-we-saw-in-phoenix-in-2017-9938634/2
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"NOT" Exhibited at phICA's Onloaded Container Galleries

12/3/2017

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​The work in this exhibition is my personal attempt to translate the turmoil that I, and many in this country feel. We’ve been stripped, twisted, wound up tight, and tied into knots over what we are hearing and experiencing on a daily basis with the Trump White House.
 
Using Trump "Make America Great Again" campaign t-shirts that have been cut into strips, those long pieces were tightly twisted to create rope, and then tied into a series of knots. Each knot carriers a title and description based on its real-life name and purpose – but has been reinterpreted to reference the barrage of stunning headlines emanating from the Trump administrations’ antics and careless policies.

On the back of each knot plaque is a print of the real-life headline that inspires the use of its corresponding NOT knot.

phICA's Onloaded 5 Container Galleries
Sheep Shank Man O' War - (shortens the length of our rope)
Slippery Gang-of-8 Loop - (supposed to make an adjustable opening)
Half-Hearted Hitch - (basic over(under)hand knot)
Monkey-See-Monkey-Do Fist Knot - (ball-shaped knot for decoration with no function)
Oval Office Slip Noose - (self-tightening rope when weight and momentum are applied)
Doubtful-Double Fisherman - (could bring two ends together)
Isolationist Loop - (isolates an unwanted section of our rope)
Undocumented Constrictor Knot - (ties up loose items)
VP Backup Knot - (provides security to the primary knot)
Feel-Like-Heaving Line Knot - (adds weight and gravity to the end of our rope)
Icicles-Are-Melting Hitch - (desperately holds onto diminishing objects)
Twitter Double-Down Loop - (easily tied, difficult to undo)
1300 Nots - an unlucky meditation
1300 Nots - close up
Overall installation
(All photos by Bill Timmerman)
​© 2017, Ann Morton

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ReThanks Featured in American Craft Magazine online

10/5/2017

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The ReThanks project is featured by Associate Editor Robert O'Connell in a follow-up article in the September 12, 2017 issue of American Craft Magazine online.

https://craftcouncil.org/post/ann-mortons-treasured-trash 
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KJZZ Features City Hall Exhibition in On-air Interview

3/9/2017

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Local NPR afifliate, KJZZ spoke with Ann Morton and Christina Park about the 27th Ave. Public Arts Residency exhibition on display at the Phoenix City Hall. Follow this link to hear the interview featuring work by both Morton and Christine Lee.

http://kjzz.org/content/446445/art-pieces-recyclables-display-phoenix-city-hall
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Opening Night for the Re-Thanks Project!

3/9/2017

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Photo by Bill Timmerman
On March 6, 2017, the Re-Thanks installation at the Arizona Science Center officially opened. The night started with the exhibition at the Phoenix City Hall and then everyone hopped on trolleys for a short trip over to the Arizona Science Center to see over 3100 flowers made by the community from their own recycled trash - cascading in a 12 ft. x 15 ft. floral wall right inside the entry doors. Every flower carries a bright green note of thanks to the workers who pick up, move and sort our recyclable trash everyday. The notes appear as leaves in this field of colorful gratitude!
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Photo by Bill Timmerman
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ReImagine Trash Exhibition at Phoenix City Hall

2/15/2017

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In addition to the Re-Thanks project, I've been busy making a series titled "Warning Signals". From my individual collection efforts from the dump, I amassed a significant number of children's toys, clothing and school papers. These paired with other materials I found have come together in this series to question the messages we give to our children - as revealed through these discarded items. Each piece features a combination of textile techniques to assemble, attach and collage these disparate items in a cohesive series with a story. Here is a preview of some details - stay tuned for images of the entire series. (you might recognize Barbie from the home page of this website.)
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Final push toward the install of Re-Thanks

2/15/2017

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In early February, a band of volunteers gathered to push us over the top to a count of nearly 3500 flowers, and 3 more garland components for the big install. Pictured are Lois Flynn, Candace Wilkinson, and Nancy Nakamoto.
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​Over a month's time, Miguel Monzon helped with the final assembly to the finish line. Here he is right after the project was installed at the Arizona Science Center. The opening is yet to come on March 6th, 2017. I can't wait for all the amazing flower makers to enjoy their work in this huge display!
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Here's a preview of the piece just inside the entry at the Arizona Science Center. The final installation image is coming soon right after the official opening on March 6th.
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ReThanks workshops happening everywhere!

12/7/2016

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Since August, community participants have been making flowers for the ReThanks project from their own recyclable trash. Many have extended the community by inviting friends and family to join in the making. From church groups to elementary school students, to college art classes, and individual flower-making parties, hundreds of people are participating to express their gratitude to the workers who keep our lives in order by sorting through our trash each day.
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Lorna, Ricardo and Olivia at Phoenix Center for the Arts
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Lisa at Practical Arts, Phoenix
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The flower haul from an individual workshop hosted by Barbi in Tempe
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Flower making with the kids at Whispering Pines and artist Erin Sotak, Phoenix
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One great flower by a workshop participant at Practical Art, Phoenix
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Over 200 flowers were made at the Local First Fall Festival in downtown Phoenix
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ReThanks will be on exhibit at the Arizona Science Center!

12/7/2016

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Opening on February 17th, 2017, the thousands of flowers made by community participants will be assembled and on display at the entry to the Arizona Science Center in downtown Phoenix. 
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This image shows the cascade of flowers transformed from recyclable trash as it will appear when installed. Each flower will carry a note from its maker to say thank you to the workers who sort through our trash everyday.
Photo: Bill Timmerman, Rendering: Ann Morton
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Re-Thanks Project officially launches

8/29/2016

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I am excited to announce the kick-off for the Re-Thanks Public Art Project, in conjunction with the 27th Avenue Waste Management Facility Public Artist Residency.

All community members are invited to participate by making flowers from your own recyclable trash. Why? First, you will learn more about how to sort and discard your household recyclables - but in doing this, you will have the opportunity to say thank-you to the workers at the 27th Avenue facility whose job it is to touch and sort through the trash we put into our recycling bins. You’ll see just what happens to what we “ throw away”, to sort and divert as much as possible from the landfill. Through the gesture of making flowers from our trash, together we can create a colossal expression of gratitude when all these flowers are assembled into a textile-like cascade of overwhelming thank-you’s from the community.

So, watch the video, read the introduction below, and go to www.rethanksaz.com right away!  On the project website, you will learn more about your recyclable trash, and about these individuals who work everyday to help us keep our lives in order. And, of course, you’ll find all the information you’ll need on how you, your family or your community group can become a part of this community project!

For any further information, contact  Ann at annmorton@mac.com
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