The Project Insect event went by without a hitch just a little over a week ago and I thought it was alot of fun and very informative! Considering it was primarily a children's event, I was surprised that more adults attended than kids! Maybe it was the time of year or time of day, but where were the kids? Other than that I have no complaints with the event and I hope that all of our guests had a wonderful time! The artists and creators behind Project Insect; Jessa and James Huebing-Retinger, were great and very knowledgeable! They did a terrific job turning our already surreal boutique into an insect lovers wonderland! Our walls were covered with Jessa's beautiful oil paintings of various endangered insects as well as some pastel paintings that were of a smaller scale and more affordable! They have fun mens, womens and kids sized t-shirts and various poster reprints of her best paintings! They even have stickers and postcard sets for the guests not wanting to commit to full sized serious works of art. A little something for everyone!
This 2 day event was one not to be missed and we went all out for it! The first day guests were treated to Jessa painting her newest piece, live! They had an insect trunk show and cute hand-painted tattoos by James! We had Project Insects newest book, "How Mildred Became Famous" read aloud by the authors as well as signed! The second day we continued with book signings and added a little something different by doing instructional slide-shows on different insects throughout the world with their differences and attributes. I think that those who attended the event without prior interest in insects, left with an appreciation for them and our fellow entomologists! But don't fret!...
Even if you missed the event (shame on you!) we still have everything set up at our shop like nothing ever left, except of course the artists! You still have time to get your signed copy of their children's book. You still have the chance to view Jessa's paintings up close and in person, we even saved the bug trunk show exhibit! KUZU will have the entire exhibit up until Tuesday January 5th, which is also the day we will be doing a drawing for one of Jessa's prints! Just one dollar and you can win a $45 print! With all the proceeds benefiting the Tara Mahayana Buddhist Center! It's your last chance, so don't miss out!
