ENTRIES:
THE PLAN FOR WCAD
2009
STATEMENT BY Minister for
Europe Jan. 16, 2009
Nov. 2
Nov. 18
Nov. 20
Nov. 22
NOV. 30
Dec. 8
Dec. 10
Dec. 14
Jan. 08
Jan. 10
Jan 11
Jan 18
Jan. 22
Jan 26.
Jan.31
Feb. 13
Feb. 14
Feb. 15
Feb. 16
Feb. 17
Feb. 18
Feb. 19
Feb. 22
Feb. 23
Feb. 28
The last view of what
we did for WCAD 2009

" Man this is the
coolest thing we have seen across the country---it is like an UNBURNING
MAN."
Quote from a woman who
had quit her job in Maryland and was driving through New Mexico on her way
to a new job in Portland, Oregon.
http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/business/motionsandamendments/motions.htm
S3M-3454 Angela Constance: World Community Arts Day—That
the
Parliament supports the World Community Arts Day 2009, which aims to
encourage people worldwide to create and showcase various forms of
art, such as song, dance, theatre, drawing, painting, writing, poetry,
photography, lectures, tours, talk, art classes and many other forms
of expression, to promote a theme of caring and sharing; commends the
celebration that will take place on 17 February 2009 in Livingston;
considers art an important catalyst for bringing communities and the
world together, and encourages everyone to attend their local
Community Arts Day celebrations and to enjoy the diverse range of
creativity.
NEW STUFF
Feb. 23
The link and small
report above may not mean much to most people outside of Scotland, but
it is a very BIG DEAL indeed, and to a few of us who worked to promote
alternative education through the arts so many years ago, this event
is gratifying.
As for my part in WCAD
2009, once again it is done.
On February 21, I
worked with only my neighbor kid, Fabian and pal Pete, to finish the
FREEFORALLARTWALL
I began in late October (
THE PLAN FOR WCAD
2009 ).
It was the first day,
the weather was pleasant in painting the assembled plywood mural and we
finished by 3:00 PM.
Although there were
not as many people as I thought may participate, in fact in all, only four
adults and four children, I have been told over and over by the local
people, that they think the wall is great and it is a real contribution to
community.
One thing for sure,
young Fabian has had an experience that will forever change him. The boy
is a natural artist and for all I know may be the world's next great
muralist.
Feb. 22
It is Oscar Night and
we are having an Oscar Party, so LATER I will explain the finale of
the
FREEFORALLARTWALL
But for now a few
pictures of the last day of painting our part for WCAD 2009
Feb. 19
In short, the good
thing today was my little buddies from next door showing up..
1. 4:00 PM 2. 4:10:PM 3. 4:20PM 4. 4:30 PM 5. 31 PM 6. 4:40 PM
7. 4:55 PM
Feb. 18
Yesterday of course being the third anniversary of WCAD
was an unusual day here in New Mexico.
For one, the wind was blowing in gusts of 30 to 50 mph,
so hard at one point it blew part the FREEFORALLARTWALL down.
I had to stop what I was doing and repair it.
By that time the paint was also blowing off the brushes
and freezing before it hit the ground...well a bit of an exaggeration, but
let me say it was cold as the proverbial witches protuberance.
Naturally not one person stopped by all day, so I had
the paint to myself. Lucky me.
By the time the school bus came, It was way too cold and
way too dangerous for little kids to be standing in front of the mural if
a big blow-hard wind decided to knock the whole thing down. I closed shop
and went to the beer joint...possibly the first sane thing I had done all
day.
But here below is what it looks like thus far. I plan to
continue in some respect until this Saturday, Feb. 21.
1. Detail of WCAD hidden title. 2. It was that cold. 3. Out in the road
looking for customers. 4. Side view. 5. Road view.
Feb.
17
4:00 PM

9:00 AM --- day four

Where I live is south of Santa Fe about 20 miles, north
of Albuquerque about 37 miles, and we are between the small villages
of Madrid and Cerrillos. The wall of art I have constructed is on the
highway, but there is a driveway pull-in where people come to get their
water tanks filled and also the school bus stops for local children.
Most people just drive by and look at the odd bill-board
that changes daily and sometimes they honk.
So far there has only been five children and two adults
who have taken part in the FREEFORALLARTWALL which seems minimal but on
the other hand, it is there and will remain there for some time unless the
county officials press charges or it is just so ugly I can't stand to look
at it.
It is on my property, so I can do what I want...nah, nah
de nah nah...
But...well I am having a good time doing what I did way
back in 1975, on the Pilton playground in Edinburgh, Scotland, which is
have fun with a few little kids splashing paint with wild abandon on an
anonymous wall all day, then go to the local pub and have a pint or two
with friends laughing at how much paint is all over my clothes.
Some things don't change.
Feb. 16
Day Three
...dah, dah, dah, I will explain again later...
Feb.
15
Day two
Explanations will be coming...
Feb.
14 Valentines day in America and day one of my little mural exercise.
This is what it looks like today at 9:00 PM
1. the golden hour 2. from the highway 3. at the gate 4.
another view
From 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
I think I was lucky to have anybody stop because the
wind was blowing and it was bitterly cold...
1. 10:00 AM 2. Kids still there 3. 11:00 AM 4. 1:00 PM 5. 2:00
Pm 6. detail at end of day...
A man from Paris, France with his two sons showed up,
and it turned out he was Turkish and originally from Istanbul. It is a
small world, as I know only one person from Istanbul, and this man was
good friends with my friend, We tried to call on his international
telephone but there was no answer.
Feb. 13
Hmmm, Friday the 13th and all is well.
Well what?
Well, officially, if it is not snowing or horribly cold
tomorrow I will begin the spontaneous element of the FREEFORALLARTWALL.

Jan.31
1. From Highway 14. 2. Shiloh and Gina at the gate. 3. Detail. 4. Fabian,
our neighbor across the street who can hardly wait to paint. 5. Another
shot. 6. Fabian on his motor scooter.
Jan 26.
I am puttering with the FREEFORALLARTWALL...still looks like an
ART-JUNK-PILE.
1. The gate section. 2. Fence on highway. 3. Detail. 4. Whole front area to
be developed. 5. WCAD part so far.
Jan. 22
At this point I am
only telling a few artists directly about what the FREEFORARTWALL is doing
and have invited them for the real beginning Feb. 14 to 21.
I am the only one
adding things to the wall, and I have to admit it kind of looks very
ART-JUNK-PILE.
I have to council
myself about letting go of good-taste-control.
Hmmmmmmmm.
1. I am adding words, notice BE HERE NOW. 2. Front entrance. 3. WCAD sign.
4. Another view. 5 Whole front area.
Jan 18
8:37 PM
Well, hmmm, it is late and I feel good.
ACTUALLY.
Today.
1. LOVE SOLSTICE is announced. 2. Yes,
Love Solstice. 3. It is here. 4. Yes, the very first.
5. Announcing. 6. LOVE
SOLSTICE begins.
Below is the
unofficial official opening of the
sculpture/paint/mural
...details to be
announced soon...
1. Getting spare tire ready. 2. Where the Spare tire. 3. Beginning WCAD
Sculpture/Paint/Mural. 4. Painting. 5. More Painting.
6. More. 7. And more. 8. First section in place. 9.The whole area. 10.
Detail. 11. The WCAD area where event will be staged.
Jan 11
Above is how the INVITATION for WCAD looks on front fence looks from
the main highway.
Jan. 10
WCAD 2009
Interested? Email me
at kjwolverton@aol.com
When is graffiti
legal?
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1. Driveway to painting garden. 2. The original banner.
3. Banner from a film set. 4. Van and truck that will supply paint etc. 5.
Beginning of FREEFORALLARTWALL banner. 6. Detail. 7. In process. 8. In the
completion. 9. Two sides. 10. WCAD on front fence. 11. Almost done. 12.
View into WCAD 2009event site.
When its on your own
property and you say it is okay.
So, as of today WCAD
is painted on panels that face the main highway running in front of our
house, as well as a large banner featuring not only WCAD 2009, but what I
am calling the
FREEFORALLARTWALL
...which closer to the
actual event will go out on front fence...
Well...hmmm. I have
yet to get all details together but the idea is that starting on Feb. 14,
I will put panels up along my fence line as well as supply paint and
assorted objects, so that people can stop by and add what they want in a
creative spirit.
We may also tour the
panels locally, to Madrid and Gypsy Plaza.
I will monitor the
site and along with fellow artists we will contribute to the organized
accident.
Hopefully along with
the panel event we will have tables set out displaying flea-market and
local art.
The panels will be
completed by Saturday, February 21 and we will have a finale bon-fire.
If you are interested
in participating please email me at
kjwolverton@aol.com
or telephone at
me on cell (520) 730 5103 sorry, I still have my old Arizona
number but I am here in Cerrillos, New Mexico.
Jan.
08
At last with 5 weeks
in front I have begun the preparation of the
The
WCAD 2009
FREEFORALLARTWALL
1. My trucks and workshop area. 2. The
Bosque where I get the wood. 3. The whole front are where the
FREEFORALLARTWALL is happening already. 4. The front with Santa. 5. Front
gate seen from driveway. 6. The front with Santa and Band. 7. Wall blowing
in the wind. 8. Wall with concession booth.
Dec. 14
So far I have
concentrated on getting Day of the Dead St. Nick and 9 reindeer up on the
fence. Sometime after the New Year I will put up the FREEFORALLARTWALL
banner, and take it from there on community participation of WCAD 2009.