Help! Stolen Art!
Today is a sad day. I put up a fairly large show yesterday afternoon- 18 acrylic paintings, 8-9 collages for Lowell Open Studios in Lowell, Massachusetts. This morning when I went in I found out, to my dismay, that two of the collages were just GONE. Hmm, were they misplaced? No. Thorough searching revealed this not to be the case. It was a locked residence, never happened before. I was told, “gee, you should take this as a compliment. Someone liked your art enough to steal it.” So, that ’s where it ends? As artists we take risks every time we put it up. Our precious works are subject to being stolen, damaged, mishandled. Compensation? Insurance? No. Sorry. Take a good look at Pondlife in my portfolio. Gone. Then look at Jungle Temple. Also gone. Unfortunately, we are all at risk. :( Well, I am off to put up signs incase anyone spots the “missing” work. (If you spot it anywhere, let me know. Its signed, numbered and titled on the back.)
Deb
Carmen Cilliers
That seriously sucks! I have had the experience too. never got the work back but I hope you get yours back or at least sell lots at the exhibition to make you feel a bit better about it. X C
brettonarts
Unfortunately, I had another bad day. No sales (it was only a two day event) Then I found out that the 4 paintings I had put up in a nearby establishment had taken them down weeks ago and put them in their basement. Their base ment! AARRGGH! I missed out on the window judging day and $500.00 if I had won. :( Mkes you feel like never exhibiting again.
Shylie Edwards
not good eh!!! will tell you if i find your work!!! sorry…sorry…you are great artist!!
brettonarts
Thanks Shylie. I am hoping at least it went to someone who will take care of them. Hate to think of a vandal just dumping them. :(