Oscar Sunday

I know I'm pushing it on time here, but just before the show begins, I want to share my picks for the gold:

Supporting Actress: Jessica Chastain
Best Actress:Meryl Streep
Best Actor: Gary Oldman
Original Screenplay: Midnight in Paris
Original Score: Hugo
Make Up, Art Direction, and Visual Effects: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2 (Here's hoping!)
Original Song: Bret McKenzie (Flight of the Choncords!!!)
Best Picture: Hugo

Let's see how well I do.  Enjoy the show!

Remedios Varo

Saturday afternoon was spent at LACMA (what has now become my home away from home) with my cousin and my nieces.  We went to visit the In Wonderland exhibit: women Surrealists from America and Mexico. 

DO NOT MISS THIS EXHIBIT! http://www.lacma.org/art/exhibition/in-wonderland

Frida Kahlo: The Two Fridas

This painting had a surprising effect on me (and I later found out on my cousin as well).  I don't know if it was the large size of the painting (4'x8') or the beauty of it in person, but I was overwhelmed with awe and I will admit, I got a bit choked up.  I felt so proud, both of Frida for having accomplished such a wonderful painting during the oppressive time in which she lived, and also for her ability to wholeheartedly expose herself in her art.  There are several of Frida's pieces on display, but this one is exceptionally special.

I dare you to stand in front of it and not feel it tug at your heartstrings.  I double-dog dare you.

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The exhibit also includes pieces by Remedios Varo, my new favorite artist:

Creation of the Birds

Mimesis

Antique Row

As a spur-of-the-moment decision, we spent Saturday afternoon in Pomona.  I did more shooting than shopping, which turned out to be a wonderful thing.  We got caught in the rain and decided to skip the Pomona Art Walk and instead came home and watched Twin Peaks. It was a great day.
-M.