The Caution Falling Ice sign came to life today as I was underfoot when pelted by slushy snow on the way to Intelligentsia. We all scurried, our heads bowed.
This morning, over coffee, we were assaulted by psuedo songs in one key -- loud. The weather is no better. Sleet, snow, rain. Wet & windy. Above freezing. Happily, today was cooler. You can see how the paintings have changed. Our crew is skeleton, but we're back at work.
The word from Colleen Duke: My camera is back at the office as I am planning on periodic photo safaris until the wall is a colorful little puddle on the ground.
This one looks like we’ve landed on the moon.
Here’s Tim, torching past the frost.
Gord threatened to go back to The Fulton today to do more pours. The lacework and color is still quite amazing to see. Jaz took most of these photos.
People are stopping by the wall all day to ask questions, to thank Gord for bringing this colorful, unusual artwork to Chicago. It's not even the weekend - where are they all coming from? It's hard to get the work done with all the questions, but I think the ambassador in him enjoys posing for photos with everyone, or in this case, taking the photographs for them.
Meanwhile, people have been good to us, and we’ve gotten some sleep, so as to be able to appreciate it. Invited to dinner by Peggy Parfenoff of the International Visitor's Center of Chicago, at her in-laws.
Hosted by Michael & Marilyn, we had a lively supper in their playful, colorful, whimsical home, designed by son Eric. Peggy is one of the coordinators of the Consular Ball, a princess in black. She helped me find my dress!
Art Sutherland sent an enormous basket from Bin 36, congratulating us on our achievement. On Feb lst he was stranded in the Cascade mountains of Washington state in this cozy photo.
Noreen Ahmed Ullah had lunch with us today. Great discussions about Islam, Pakistan, Afghanistan.
Meghan Muholland sent us a copy of Spirit (Southwest Airlines in flight magazine), where an article she wrote about Paintings Below Zero appeared this month.
Here’s Gord with Spirit Magazine photographer Phillip Chin, just outside Gord’s studio back in early December. The painting between them is part of Gord's Hung Jury series)
We’re still hearing from fans.
I live in Chicago and last Sunday walked to Millennium Park to see the Paintings Below Zero exhibit. Thought you might enjoy looking at your work as seen through my camera lens on a cold and foggy day. I think this and the ice skating rink are just spectacular! Thanks for doing this in Chicago.Tom Barrat
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Paulie said...
"seeing these pics (and i am not an art lover by no means) makes me want to go and see this work of art live and tell all who are like me that there is no shame into liking this"
Tomorrow is the Consular Ball!
The new recruit. An interdisciplinary artist with a passion for art, music and mystery, Ari also has production skills. Fascinated by spirals, fractals and other patterns of growth, Ari loves watching ice crystals form... and of course, lugging around refrigeration plates. He's our guide to Chicago and has managed to fix up a previously mangled bicycle, which he rides everywhere.
Katie has a BA in Fine Art from University of Nebraska, Lincoln. She has passion for creating ceramic sculpture and enjoys oil painting, traveling and yoga, as well as Chicago's "offerings of art & culture." Although she answers whenever anyone calls "Katie" (there are 3 interns names Katie) she's an enthusiastic worker, and a welcome addition to 
Matt is an artist, bicyclist, disc jockey, self-taught keyboardist and photographer who likes to write. This is his first 
Katelyn recently moved to Chicago from Michigan, and works as a paintings assistant for artist Tim Lowly. She has a BFA in Painting, & a BA in Art Education (Western Michigan University). An artist who paints, Katie also plays violin with a number of groups in the Chicago area. She's new to 
Katie Louise Williams really likes ice. She grew up making ice rinks in her yard, playing hockey, staring at frosty grass, and, eventually, driving a Zamboni. The project has been one of her favorite experiences with both ice and Canadians. She rides her bike everywhere. When its warmer she's a vegetable farmer.
Technical crew. Laura is new to 
This is Jaz’s third installation with Paintings Below Zero. Jaz brings a Bachelor of Arts degree in Design from Emily Carr College to the project. A fanatic of typefaces, Jaz designed & produced the artbook on the Italy installation, created the flash web site from scratch: paintingsbelowzero.com, designed a full page ad in Modern Painters (Feb 2008 ) & numerous smaller design projects for 
Raised in Calgary, Winnipeg, Nairobi, and Boston, Erik is an artist and graphic designer, (Bachelor of Design Emily Carr, 2005), who has cultivated a distinct visual art practice informed by design and international travel. Following his studies with voyages to Honduras, Italy, London, England, Toronto, and Harlem, New York, Olson returned to his native Calgary to open IDEAL, a contemporary art space. www.erikolson.ca
River grew up in Northern California and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Sculpture) from UC Santa Cruz. His wild, youthful days of travel ended abruptly when he fell in love with a dancer. Now he's married, with 3 kids, a house, 2 cars and a dog living in semi-rural British Columbia as a stone mason. He relishes 
Originally from the U.K., Nancy is now based in Toronto. With a background in art education, she first worked with 
Adrian has worked in the Broadcast, Film and Live Production fields for the past 28 years and is presently Lighting Consultant to the CTV Television Network, TSN and Rogers Sportsnet. He also counts amongst his clientele the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, for whom he is the Lighting and Set Designer for their worldwide festivals.
Art spends most of his time continent hopping with Accent Refrigeration in the cool quest to design and install the perfect system. His favorite gig is Paintings Below Zero - and will continue to be until hell freezes over. He calls home Victoria, British Columbia with his wife and 4 daughters.
This is JC’s fourth installation with 
Nancy has worked with Gordon and Caitlin with PBZ since the 2005 Italy installation. She’s the go-to person behind the scenes. Nancy is responsible to have everything in place before the crew hits the location. She brings 21 years of event management experience to this gig, and she is inspired by the work. 
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