As I mentioned in my February post, I have been honored to have my work included in the current Exhibiting Members Exhibition at the National Arts Club. (Open to the public Monday – Sunday, 9 to 5, until June 15.) Please stop by! I never dreamed of this incredible honor on that sunny day in … Continue reading Shadow Play Redux
Live music, indoor dancing, Bowie!! New York is back with a favorite annual tradition. On Friday, April 8, Jeff Slate hosted a 75th birthday tribute to David Bowie with guest friends, including vocalists Shannon Conley, Crystal Durant (DJ Crystal Clear), and Michael T. I was super-excited to go to a Bowie event again! Five years ago … Continue reading Bowie Lives!
My friend, the fantastic New York photographer Philip Maier, has just released a fascinating book about Union Square. Phil’s photos capture the past 20 years of New York history in this focal point of Greenwich Village. His artistic vision will touch you with humor, joy, grief, sadness, and his tremendous love of the city and the … Continue reading Philip Maier’s Union Square
Do you love cats or dogs the most? I think it depends on whether you want to adore (cats) or be adored (dogs). Some lovebugs need both. Here are a few reasons why we love the warm furry creatures of both species. Let’s Start with Cats! On the other hand… Everyone knows … Continue reading Cats vs. Dogs
This October was chock full of chameleon-like shenanigans all over town. I costumed for three photo shoots, celebrated at a combination Halloween-birthday party, and attended a 50th anniversary party at the National Arts Club. I had the chance to become five different people, in addition to everyday Karen! Harry Potter Marilyn Monroe Madcap socialite Punk … Continue reading Chameleon Karen
This month, I have been honored again to have my artwork accepted in an open exhibition at the Salmagundi Club. Last year, the photograph “Summer Piano in Washington Square Park” was part of a Village-themed exhibition co-sponsored by Village Preservation. I took the photo on my second trip to New York, in 2015, while I … Continue reading Slipping into the Third Dimension
We’ve all been missing the sounds of New York bustle. The streets of the city are eerily silent these days, as non-essential activities falter and we cross the road to avoid six feet of contact. If you need your fix of New York noise, from Coney Island to Times Square, check out this YouTube playlist … Continue reading Sounds of New York
What is the difference between the substance and its shape? Is it an absence of light, a reflection of light? The shadow seems to reveal new potentials for the object. New possibilities, alternate realities. A hint of magic, hidden within the ordinary. The Heart Sutra in Buddhism includes the statement “Form is emptiness, emptiness is … Continue reading About Shadow Play Exhibit at Revelation Gallery, March 3 to 28
Shadow Play Exhibition Opening, Reception, and Music Performance Karen Rempel in partnership with Saint John’s in the Village invites you to attend a wine and cheese reception, art opening, and musical performance. Logistics Revelation Gallery Tuesday, March 3, 7 PM to 9 PM 224 Waverly Place (Between W. 11th St & 7th Avenue) 212-243-6192 Free, … Continue reading Shadow Play NYC – March 3 to 28 at Revelation Gallery
I just read an interesting article about creative geniuses. The key to great ideas like Edison’s light bulb, sublime music like Beethoven’s “odd-numbered” symphonies, and influential plays like Shakespeare’s Hamlet, is to be continuously working and creating. Not all ideas are good ideas, and not all works will bear fruit. But the people who have … Continue reading Creative Risk-Taking Brings Joy – Looking Back at 2019