Metalhead

I flew to Lubbock this weekend on a whim after I found out not 4 days before that Texas Tech was holding a symposium on concept in metalsmithing. If you know me well, you could see that I could not be denied this chance; especially for a place reasonably close to where I live.

I ended up flying since the drive out either late at night or early in the morning terrified me because 1) there are too many deer crossing signs for comfort, 2) my night vision is not so good (years of looking at an open flame while working in metal is beginning to take its toll, I suspect or genetics is the culprit), and 3) flying would maximize my time in Lubbock.

The symposium was quite interesting and well worth it: four lectures by internationally known metalsmiths, a tour of the new art building just for the 3-D arts, and an opening reception for a metals/jewelry show in the old art building.

I was also able to see The Full Monty, the play put on by Tech's theatre department, which was both entertaining and hilarious. This included seeing my boyfriend's brother and his theatre friends in various states of undress, even some red thongs by the end (oh dear).

However, the best moment of the weekend: post-reception, Scott and I explored the campus, trying to find all the sculptures and site-specific art as the sun was setting. Absolutely stunning autumn sunset and evening.

I've decided some spontaneity is highly rewarding :)