Saturday, April 3, 2021

April Fool's

 A Google search for April Fool’s brought me reams of Groucho nose and glasses images. That novelty disguise is the essence, the instantly recognizable symbol for the the definition of “fool.”
































My April Fool's interpretation was presented on my road-side display banner and 25 MPH speed limit safety-dog.




 





Sunday, February 28, 2021

Saturday, December 19, 2020

From here...


There is much talk these days about the peaceful transfer of power. Everyone is nervous, wondering if Trump will actually leave the White House on Inauguration Day. We are hoping for a bow, a shaking of hands and the passing of the baton to Biden and Harris and their stellar cabinet picks.


In that hopeful spirit, without a lot of who-ha and noise, DeAnsar and Selbini are preparing for this finale year of the enactment of Marc DeAnsar. 


Selbini, emboldened by the lessons learned, exclaims, “I CAN TAKE IT FROM HERE…”



Friday, December 11, 2020

2020 Hindsight, Insight, Foresight

In hindsight, even with my fascination with skulls, I could have never known how appropriate they would be to represent this year. In January when I set my course I had not even heard of Covid-19 or understood the global impact of a pandemic.

With insight, it’s been a somber year that includes learning to wear a mask and to shelter-in-place. But, Marc has done his bit to add some humor to the important issues of the census and voting. He’s been a good sign in the Roadside Art Action.

With foresight, he has done his bit to remind about the power of the skull. When the accoutrements of identity are striped away we are what we have always been — bones and flesh, facing an uncertain future.




























Friday, October 23, 2020

Vote early. Vote!!!

As we go in to these last days before the election, it’s imperative that we all do what we can to get out the VOTE.


Marc's not taking any chances with a possible USPS delay. He hand-delivered his envelope to the Civic Center ballot dropbox. Marc sez: Vote early. Vote once. or is that twice? What's that other envelope under his arm?


No need to track our votes. As Richard was snapping this pic the elections workers came out to empty the box for the day. They said, "No worries. No hurry. Lots of folks are taking their photo by the box but, you're the first we've seen in disguise." Maybe a Russian operative stuffing the box?





Thanks to Jessica at Marin Tack and Feed my sign is close to the road but hopefully out of harm's way. Fingers crossed that it will remain there until its taken down on November 4.



Wednesday, September 23, 2020

VOTE early. VOTE once.

As the day for the crucial 2020 election nears, it's all hands on deck. The Roadside Art Action artists will be at it again, reposting the signs along Sir Francis Drake Road through the San Geronimo Valley.

And Marc will be at it, with mask on, with the message: VOTE early. VOTE once.




Thursday, July 2, 2020

Every Nose Counts


Feeling pretty glum after the many exhibition delays, reschedules and closures we have suffered since March. The final death knell was the cancellation of the 4th of July Woodacre parade —  a most favorite fun community DIY affair with everyone joining in—kids on decorated bicycles, clowns on stilts, glittered horses, baton twirlers and our fave — a train of stuffed teddy bears in RadioFlyer wagons. One year Richard and his cohorts presented a kazoo marching band.

Happy that a team of artists/activists have revved up a roadside art action and a grand car procession — and by uniting it all with the timely causes and messages of Black Lives Matter, the census and get out the vote. Very proud to be a part of this amazing and powerful SGV community.

Stay safe.
Stay true.


Taking a cue from Groucho Marx who famously quipped, If you are not having fun, you’re doing something wrong, my sign intends to add a bit of levity to the census conversation that might be stressful or contentious for some people. The classic Groucho nose-and-glasses are instantly recognized as a symbol for good humor so my sign hopefully will not only evoke laughter but will prompt people to “fill out the census.” 





UPDATE
July 3, 2020

Laying out the signs and mapping their placement:




The Lang Gang was here helping with masks and signs. 
We are ready-set for Roadside Art Action!











UPDATE
July 4, 2020

We haven’t been getting out much but when we do, like we did on the 4th of July for the Roadside Art Action, we whip up plenty of hoopla.

WE may not have convinced anyone to fill out their census but we might have inspired them to come to their senses.