Bitter Sweet goodbyes

The “My Sweet Lord” display was shut down by the hotel that houses the Lab Gallery in midtown Manhattan. Roger Smith Hotel president James Knowles cited the public outcry for his decision.The reaction “is crystal clear and has brought to our attention the unintended reaction of you and other conscientious friends of ours to the exhibition,” Knowles wrote in the two-paragraph cancellation notice.Matt Semler, the gallery’s creative director, resigned in protest.Sioux City Journal: Do you think a Holy Week art exhibit featuring a nude chocolate Jesus should have been shut down?:I wish I could say this didn’t surprise me, but I am sorry.

Nude Chocolate Jesus not Delicious

NEW YORK — The Easter season unveiling of a milk chocolate sculpture of Jesus Christ, dubbed “My Sweet Lord” by its creator, left a sour taste Thursday in the mouths of a Catholic group infuriated by the anatomically correct confection. “This is one of the worst assaults on Christian sensibilities ever,” said Bill Donohue, head of the watchdog Catholic League.

testing

Apologies about the rather emo post yesterday, I am experimenting in some new media, working completely outside of my normal sphere of knowledge or control. most of my techniques have evolved from practices I have been working on for years. Now, for the first time in a very long time, I am working in something completely new and different.

not surprised

Your Result: Artistic Nerd Whether it’s painting, sewing, drawing, arts and crafts; or just splashing paint onto a canvas and calling it art; you mostly fit this description. Lots of people envy the artists, but be humble and keep working on it. There is a shortage of true artists today who actually contribute anything to society.Musician Literature Nerd Drama Nerd Gamer/Computer Nerd Anime Nerd Social Nerd Science/Math Nerd What Be Your Nerd Type?Quizzes for MySpaceI knew I was doomed when I wanted to change the incorrect spelling of artist’s names in one question – and that wasn’t even the topic!

*Cry*

Even people who work in their dream jobs have bad days. I spent hours today on two pieces for nothing…. I feel like I am losing my focus in my works.

Site Outage

My website and email are currently down. I don’t know why yet, everything checks out as far as I can tell. in the meantime, please email my backup address at jennierosenbaum [at] gmail.com if you need to get in contact with me.