preview of Artsite Galleries Collector’s Choice 2018 today
my offerings 
A Starry Necklace Mo Orkiszewski 2018
H24cm x W 20cm
vintage electric blue leather over 4mm cotton rope, white linen and blue Gütermann upholstery thread, antique parchment stars stitched with linen & cotton threads stabilized with silk organza, hand carved slice of tagua (aka Palm Ivory) pentacle, glass and lapis lazuli beads
Once in a Blue Moon Mo Orkiszewski 2018 (SOLD)
Moon Unit I
H 9.5cm x W 29cm (starry ladder 3.5cm)
embroidered vintage electric blue leather over papier maché mold, 1.5mm black leather cord coiled & stitched with black linen thread over papier maché mold, vintage white glove leather with linen thread stars, whisper silk organza rungs
Moon Unit II
H 5cm W 10cm (retractable ladder 25cm)
embroidered vintage electric blue suede over papier maché mold, 1.5mm black leather cord coiled and stitched with black linen thread over papier maché mold, bamboo rungs, waxed & knotted DMC cotton, vintage glass beads, carved bone beads, lead fishing weights, nickel silver links, lapis lazuli
artist statement:
Wrought with dark humour, high hopes and slow stitching lunacy, these vessels explore the surface of the moon both real and imagined. The ladders provide a way in and perhaps more importantly a way out.
(a blue moon is when two Full Moons land in one calendar month)
Book of Honesty Mo Orkiszewski 2017
H 27cm x W 22cm x D 2cm
bradel binding, relief sculpted spine, Moulin de Larroque handmade watercolour paper over boards
illustrations graphite and ink on Moulin de Larroque handmade watercolour paper, stitched Honesty pods
artist statement:
seeking honesty in this era of fake news
exhibition runs Dec 1-16th Wednesday to Sunday 11-5
the Silly Season is here & the xmas cards are well underway!
preview of Collector’s Choice 2018 today opening tomorrow!
Posted: December 1, 2018 by Mo Crow in art exhibitions, It's Crow TimeTags: art, Collectors Choice, exhibitions, Honesty, Once in a Blue Moon
Comments
It's Crow Time 
“Stitched with dark humour…” So very Mo! Love it.
(((Di))) hehe!
The way the little ladder hangs over the edge 🙂 Wonderful!
(((Nancy))) I love how the retractable ladder finally worked after I had taken it off Moon Unit I and attached it to Moon Unit II
Hi MC – your work looks great in the exhibition space – well done. Each piece has that quirky creative MC edge. Go well. B
(((Barry))) thanks for the calm encouraging words I always get a bit nervous & edged up just before the opening!
Mo-your offerings are magnificent! They are beautifully displayed. Congratulations on a great job.
(((René))) thanks for the good words, will frock up for the opening and try to be cool!
All very beautiful and all look wonderful in the space. Mo we have referred to you as the space cadet in yrs long past but your work is really out of this world. You have shared so much of yourself in everything that you do and I have learned so much from you over the years. You continue to inspire me. The Starry Necklace is pretty special. I hope the exhibition goes well.
(((Eliene))) I think I can claim the title of space captain these days, hehe!
You absolutely can…& deservedly so. I am always amazed at what your heart, mind & hands conjure up …..magic.
(((Eliene))) this is one of the magic years ever with so much love from all around the world leading the way!
Artistry, whimsy, depth- inspired, wonderful work Mo.
(((Marti))) namaste
Such a beautiful display .. the pictures are spectacular but without a doubt don’t do justice to the delicate work that you do. Big Congratulations!
(((Tina))) will take more photos this arvo at the opening x fingers!
I love your work Mo. it is s truly whimsical and yet sophisticated too. Your comments about your work show how deeply connected to your art you are. It gives an insight into your soul. Beautiful!
(((Lana))) thank you for the encouraging words
Mo my sweetheart artist – your work is exquisite ….how wonderful to see it in this context – it is beautiful and congratulations xo
(((Judy))) thanks for the kind words, you are such an inspiration!
so exquisite Mo, your detail astounds me.
(((Jude))) thank you for the encouragement to “Just Go” with it all, you are such an inspiration!
Once in a Blue Moon sold at the opening & I am over the moon!
Oh I am over that moon with you Mo! HUGE congratulations and so so wonderful. When I think back on all the work and the working out that went along with that piece; what reward. Each of your pieces looks perfect as they are displayed there – wishing you well for the rest of the show!
(((Fiona))) I went back through all the posts as I thought it could be fun to print the process out for the collector who bought it but there are so many posts it would be a book!
with links to a detailed history of the making on my blog It’s Crow Time
May 24, 2017
https://itscrowtime.wordpress.com/2017/05/24/once-in-a-blue-moon-2/
June 3rd, 2017
https://itscrowtime.wordpress.com/2017/06/03/once-in-a-blue-moon-week-2/
June 15, 2017
https://itscrowtime.wordpress.com/2017/06/15/once-in-a-blue-moon-week-3-12/
June 21. 2017
https://itscrowtime.wordpress.com/2017/06/21/finished-stitching-for-the-winter-solstice/
June 26, 2017
https://itscrowtime.wordpress.com/2017/06/26/testing-the-making-of-a-blue-moon/
June 29.2017
https://itscrowtime.wordpress.com/2017/06/29/moon-test-1-still-in-process/
July 8, 2017
https://itscrowtime.wordpress.com/2017/07/08/moon-test-1-done/
July 10, 2017
https://itscrowtime.wordpress.com/2017/07/10/moon-unit-1-finished-with-the-fullness-of-the-moon/
July 19, 2017
https://itscrowtime.wordpress.com/2017/07/19/moon-unit-ii-and-a-close-call-for-my-dentist-drill/
August 2, 2017
https://itscrowtime.wordpress.com/2017/08/02/moon-unit-ii/
August 5, 2017
https://itscrowtime.wordpress.com/2017/08/05/stretching-the-moon/
August 11, 2017
https://itscrowtime.wordpress.com/2017/08/11/once-in-a-blue-moon-stretched-and-edged/
August 27, 2017
https://itscrowtime.wordpress.com/2017/08/27/spinning-the-dark-side-of-the-moon/
August 30, 2017
https://itscrowtime.wordpress.com/2017/08/30/coming-all-undone/
September 24. 2017
https://itscrowtime.wordpress.com/2017/09/24/out-on-the-edge/
October 6, 2017
https://itscrowtime.wordpress.com/2017/10/06/so-close-and-yet-so-far/
October 7, 2017
https://itscrowtime.wordpress.com/2017/10/07/toad-moon-with-ladder-ii-and-the-retractable-ladder-works/
October 15, 2017
https://itscrowtime.wordpress.com/2017/10/15/once-in-a-blue-moon-with-retractable-ladder/
at this point I put it away to incubate until
April 1, 2018
https://itscrowtime.wordpress.com/2018/04/01/once-in-a-blue-moon-sans-the-retractable-ladder/
April 3, 2018
https://itscrowtime.wordpress.com/2018/04/03/a-starry-ladder-for-once-in-a-blue-moon/
April 6, 2018
https://itscrowtime.wordpress.com/2018/04/06/a-little-levity-for-the-blue-moon/
April 13, 2018
https://itscrowtime.wordpress.com/2018/04/13/once-in-blue-moon-is-ready-to-fly/!
what a talented artist you are besides a sweet intelligent driven beautiful woman you are!
(((Yvette))) thanks for these encouraging & kind words, you are a treasure!