A Wish for You and Holiday Sale
May PEACE fill you to the brim thru the holiday season. And, may you find your personal wishes come true as well!
SOFA (the Show, Not the Furniture)
SOFA (The Show, Not the Furniture) Our large box with the display, the one we paid $75.00 extra to take on the plane, is with our checked luggage. We’re heading forChicago, arriving around 3PM. Then the race begins, gather 2 boxes, 2 suitcases, 2 backpacks and...
Steeling the Show!
The fall issue of Ojai Quarterly Magazine features Elaine Unzicker’s Metal Lace Dress being worn by Charlotte Godfrey and photographed by Stacia Morgan.
Intersection Art & Life
How are we as individuals influenced by art in our daily lives?
Up From the Ashes – Creativity Inspired by the Thomas Fire
Creativity Inspired by the Thomas Fire Yes, two more exhibitions featuring work inspired by the Thomas Fire. We’re getting our emotions out there and healing ourselves in whatever way seems appropriate. And, as it turns out, I’ve been very busy. Human Arts, a gallery...
Is it NORMAL to be on a Podcast?
A New Challenge At the end of 2017, I took a class with Kim Maxwell to improve my writing. And, to help with the idea of public speaking. I knew before I jumped into taking a class, I would be telling my story before a live audience. A frightening idea for me –...
UNZICKER Gains Success Through SCORE
UNZICKER Success Through SCORE Thank You!! Before we dive into the newsletter I want to thank everyone who made a purchase in January. As promised 10% of January sales are being donated to Thomas Fire Fund and the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy. Your purchases mean that...
The Magical Antics of Robert Hoffman (aka Hoff)
It’s January again and I’m creating new work for the ACC Baltimore show. Every year my thoughts return to the first time I met Hoff in my booth in Baltimore. He strolled in on his magical shoes wearing a cape, a button-down vest, fingerless gloves, and, of course, a...
Presence, Presents or BE PRESENT – The Thomas Fire
Presence, Presents or BE PRESENT The Thomas Fire December 5, 2017, at 10:20 AM here at LAX on the Southwest flight headed for Chicago. Last night and yesterday were a blur of rushing around to create this exit. We tucked ourselves in early knowing the 5:15 AM alarm in...
Have You Climbed a Tree Lately?
Have You Climbed a Tree Recently? One Tuesday night this month, I was getting ready for my class with Kim Maxwell. I thought I was ready to go when I noticed a need or desire to wear more of my jewelry than the earrings I had on. I decided on the rolled necklace to...
Sometimes You Need to Get Angry
Recently, a new awareness of this material revealed itself. It’s ancient history of protection and power still relates here in this time.
The Therapeutic Process of Metal Lace, Part 2
Hi , This is part two of a two-part post. It will make more sense if you read part one first. Enjoy part two! So, I sent the piece to Robin in New York letting her know ahead of schedule that it wasn’t complete. I stated that it would be her job now to tell me what’s...
The Therapeutic Process of Metal Lace
Robyn called a couple of days before I was leaving Ojai, California to do two shows on the road. I wasn’t even sure I had time to meet with her.
You May Ask Yourself “How Did I Get Here?”
I was recently interviewed by Rhonda Hill the CEO and founder of E D G E [Emerging Designers Get Exposed], about my vision and process.