Doc's Blog http://docsblog.posterous.com Most recent posts at Doc's Blog posterous.com Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:04:18 -0800 Dusting off pavers... http://docsblog.posterous.com/dusting-off-pavers http://docsblog.posterous.com/dusting-off-pavers
Workmen use blowers to "dust off" the excess sand that is used for the foundation for the newly laid pavers on the new Main Street...

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]]> http://posterous.com/images/profile/unknown75.gif http://posterous.com/people/15VGrbk7lEB docsblog docsblog Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:49:19 -0800 Amsterdam ready for the Holidays... http://docsblog.posterous.com/amsterdam-ready-for-the-holidays http://docsblog.posterous.com/amsterdam-ready-for-the-holidays
Amsterdam is all lit up for the holiday season. Leidseplein, which is a great gathering place in the summer surrounded by bars and restaurants, has been transformed into a cool skating rink. Food booths around the rink offer sweet warm treats...

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]]> http://posterous.com/images/profile/unknown75.gif http://posterous.com/people/15VGrbk7lEB docsblog docsblog Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:27:05 -0800 Amsterdam in the holiday spirit... http://docsblog.posterous.com/amsterdam-in-the-holiday-spirit http://docsblog.posterous.com/amsterdam-in-the-holiday-spirit

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]]> http://posterous.com/images/profile/unknown75.gif http://posterous.com/people/15VGrbk7lEB docsblog docsblog Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:35:20 -0800 Main Street update... http://docsblog.posterous.com/main-street-update http://docsblog.posterous.com/main-street-update Workers are installing pavers on the sidewalks of the new Main Street restoration project. The pavers are most significant since they make the street once again pedestrian friendly and also add sophisticated esthetic quality to the streetscape...

Doc Slafkosky
J.R. Kortman
Center for Design
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]]> http://posterous.com/images/profile/unknown75.gif http://posterous.com/people/15VGrbk7lEB docsblog docsblog Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:22:00 -0700 Main Street progress............. http://docsblog.posterous.com/main-street-progress-1 http://docsblog.posterous.com/main-street-progress-1

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]]> http://posterous.com/images/profile/unknown75.gif http://posterous.com/people/15VGrbk7lEB docsblog docsblog Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:38:14 -0700 Hello from Shanghai... http://docsblog.posterous.com/hello-from-shanghai http://docsblog.posterous.com/hello-from-shanghai
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Doc Slafkosky
J.R. Kortman
Center for Design
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]]> http://posterous.com/images/profile/unknown75.gif http://posterous.com/people/15VGrbk7lEB docsblog docsblog Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:37:10 -0700 Yu Yuan Pearl Market http://docsblog.posterous.com/yu-yuan-pearl-market http://docsblog.posterous.com/yu-yuan-pearl-market Designing and buying pearls and semi-precious stone jewelry at the Yu Yuan Pearl Market...

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Doc Slafkosky
J.R. Kortman
Center for Design
815/968-0128
www.jrkortman.com

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]]> http://posterous.com/images/profile/unknown75.gif http://posterous.com/people/15VGrbk7lEB docsblog docsblog Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:33:20 -0700 Shanghai Cricket Market http://docsblog.posterous.com/shanghai-cricket-market http://docsblog.posterous.com/shanghai-cricket-market Jerry Kortman contemplating lunch at the Cricket Market in Shanghai...

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Center for Design
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www.jrkortman.com

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]]> http://posterous.com/images/profile/unknown75.gif http://posterous.com/people/15VGrbk7lEB docsblog docsblog Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:46:52 -0700 Works by John Deill http://docsblog.posterous.com/works-by-john-deill http://docsblog.posterous.com/works-by-john-deill

Untitled  two ($250.)

 



Assemblage ($700.)

 



Energy Field ($300.)

 



Vertical Hold ($800.)

 



Toward Some Effect ($500.)

 



Cross Section Heartland ($250.)

 



House, Boat, 4 Prayers and a Dog ($60.)

 



Dreamboat ($100.)

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]]> http://posterous.com/images/profile/unknown75.gif http://posterous.com/people/15VGrbk7lEB docsblog docsblog Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:39:00 -0700 Sneak Peek of John Deill exhibit @ Kortman Gallery http://docsblog.posterous.com/sneak-peak-of-john-deill-exhibit-kortman-gall http://docsblog.posterous.com/sneak-peak-of-john-deill-exhibit-kortman-gall

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Center for Design
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]]> http://posterous.com/images/profile/unknown75.gif http://posterous.com/people/15VGrbk7lEB docsblog docsblog Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0700 Main Street restoration taking shape! http://docsblog.posterous.com/main-street-restoration-taking-shape http://docsblog.posterous.com/main-street-restoration-taking-shape

Main Street restoration is taking shape in front of J. R. Kortman Center for Design. All the essential utilities have been buried and the new street foundation is becoming evident. Temporary blacktop "platforms" are going to be laid in front of J. R. Kortman, Octane, and Krypto Bar to create outdoor venues for this year's On The Waterfront celebration. Party right in the middle of the Main Street construction zone! Love Lemon Martini's and other refreshing beverages will be available at the Kortman Gallery Lounge (featuring bar host Chris Doyle)...and upstairs in the Kortman Gallery see the charcoal and pastel drawings of Anthony Billups. Anthony will perform live on Saturday night upstairs in the Kortman Gallery during OTW! Mention the Greenwich Village Art Fair when purchasing a LOVE LEMON MARTINI at On The Waterfront and receive a complimentary admission to the Art Fair.

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]]> http://posterous.com/images/profile/unknown75.gif http://posterous.com/people/15VGrbk7lEB docsblog docsblog Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:58:00 -0700 Anthony Billups & Love Lemon Martinis at Kortman Gallery ‘Lounge’ during On The Waterfront http://docsblog.posterous.com/anthony-billups-and-love-lemon-martinis-at-ko http://docsblog.posterous.com/anthony-billups-and-love-lemon-martinis-at-ko

At this year’s On The Waterfront celebration, the Kortman Gallery will re-create a sexy, outdoor cocktail lounge on the almost restored North Main Street in front of J.R. Kortman Center for Design. The “Kortman Gallery Lounge” will feature Love Lemon Martini’s, along with several domestic and imported beers.
In addition, the upstairs gallery bar will offer colorful Art Shots, basic cocktails, wine, and, of course champagne.
The Kortman Gallery will be open during most of the festival hours and is featuring the art works of Anthony Billups.
The Love Lemon Martini was created in homage to Love Lemons which were a festival treat at the Rockford Art Museum's Greenwich Village Art Fairs back in the 1960’s, 70’s, and 80’s. Love Lemons consisted of a whole chilled fresh lemon which is pierced by a candy peppermint stick. The candy stick is porous so you can suck the juice from the lemon through the candy like a straw. The candy sweetens the lemon juice, and the peppermint flavor adds a cool refreshing taste.
  The Love Lemon Martini is a blend of Vodka, Limoncello (a liqueur from Italy), fresh lemon juice, and garnished with a lemon wedge and peppermint stick. Yum! When life hands you lemons...have a martini! 
Mention the Greenwich Village Art Fair when purchasing a LOVE LEMON MARTINI at On The Waterfront and get a complimentary admission pass to the Art Fair!

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]]> http://posterous.com/images/profile/unknown75.gif http://posterous.com/people/15VGrbk7lEB docsblog docsblog Sun, 26 Jul 2009 13:49:32 -0700 Total Eclipse, Shanghai http://docsblog.posterous.com/total-eclipse-shanghai http://docsblog.posterous.com/total-eclipse-shanghai Cloudy, then pouring rain about ten minutes before the total eclipse. This is  what it looked like during the actual eclipse. Eerie...

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Center for Design
815/968-0128
www.jrkortman.com

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]]> http://posterous.com/images/profile/unknown75.gif http://posterous.com/people/15VGrbk7lEB docsblog docsblog Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:25:33 -0700 Restoration of Main Street http://docsblog.posterous.com/restoration-of-main-street http://docsblog.posterous.com/restoration-of-main-street

Removing planters

 



Demolished kiosks

 



J. R. Kortman Center for Design exposed!

 


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]]> http://posterous.com/images/profile/unknown75.gif http://posterous.com/people/15VGrbk7lEB docsblog docsblog Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:27:29 -0700 Jesus performs in the Kortman Gallery http://docsblog.posterous.com/jesus-performs-in-the-kortman-gallery http://docsblog.posterous.com/jesus-performs-in-the-kortman-gallery

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]]> http://posterous.com/images/profile/unknown75.gif http://posterous.com/people/15VGrbk7lEB docsblog docsblog Fri, 12 Jun 2009 06:27:00 -0700 Kortman Gallery, Correa on TV http://docsblog.posterous.com/kortman-gallery-correa-on-tv http://docsblog.posterous.com/kortman-gallery-correa-on-tv

Jesus Correa VII (and friends) is interviewed by WTVO's Steve Stadelman via "live remote" from the Kortman Gallery on the early morning news show, Friday, June 12, 6:45am.

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Jesus Correa VII Exhibits New Works, 
 Performs at the Kortman Gallery

Rockford artist Jesus Correa VII will present new works in an exhibition/installation in the Kortman Gallery opening Friday, June 12th. The exhibition, curiously titled, “El Oso Quemado and the Hello Peopel in: Seven Years After HELL,” is partly an exercise in casting out personal demons.
“This show is my opportunity to exorcise my demons, and to share with people the sort of things that rattle around in my brain late at night, the things that keep me going, the sort of things that make me want to quit going,” says Correa. “I want this show to hit you over the head, I am not going for subtlety, and I am not beating around any bushes.”
According to gallerist Doc Slafkosky, Correa utilizes paint, ink and pencil on wood planks and other found objects. “Jesus’ art is at once sweet and provocative,” Slafkosky said. “Many of his images are colorful and almost childlike, but they are powerful and very personal, influenced by his life experiences and his politics.”
The opening promises to be an entertaining event. Correa will be in costume and invites attendees to wear costumes. He plans on making costumes that will be available to wear and/or purchase. After 9:00pm the artist will perform with his new band “los osos voladores.”
Correa ran for Rockford Mayor in the last election as a Green Party candidate. He
 received 2 per cent of the vote.
The opening reception for Jesus Correa VII exhibition is from 5:30 to 9:00pm in the Kortman Gallery, located upstairs at J. R. Kortman Center for Design, 107 North Main Street, Downtown Rockford. For further information call 815-968-0123 or visit www.jrkortman.com. The event is free and open to the public.


What: “El Oso Quemado and the Hello Peopel in: Seven Years After HELL,” 
              an exhibition of new works by Jesus Correa VII
Where: Kortman Gallery, upstairs at J.R.Kortman Center for Design, 
              107 North Main, Downtown Rockford
When: Opening reception Friday, June 12, 5:30 – 9:00pm. 
             Live band “los osos voladores” after 9:00pm. Exhibit runs through July 31. 
             Gallery open Monday – Saturday, 10am to 6:00pm.
Tickets: Free admission
Information: 815-968-0123 or www.jrkortman.com

 

 

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J.R. Kortman
Center for Design
815/968-0128
www.jrkortman.com
 
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