As soon as I walked in the door, he stopped what he was doing to give me a big hug!
Then he took me toward his studio, showing off the works of several of his ceramics students along the way.
That led to me telling him about the little golden-haired angel Mama made for me in the summer of 1981, when she knew I wouldn't be home that year for Christmas so she wanted me to have her to keep me company.
He listened so attentively to that extended story, which was very sweet, as I know he had other things to do.
He wanted to make sure I knew I was important to him.
Like I said, he'd stopped what he was doing to visit with me...
but the arts showcase would be starting soon and he had two poems he'd been delegated to read, as the poet could not be there.
He told me his plan was to write the poems on his hands and arms!
Very nice!
This all occurred at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center, where I had arrived almost promptly at the 5 PM opening time.
That was not necessarily for the art student reception, but more so to snag a desirable parking space downtown.
Tonight was the night for the showcase of the works of the many students who take art, music, and dance classes there, much like the one last fall.
Cameron Frost had several students whose work was to be judged tonight, as well as him having a part in the 7 PM student/instructor performance showcase, "eleVate: Good Fortune".
Here's an intro to the exhibit, as printed on the art wall.
"This collection not only reflects traditional symbols of luck but also embodies the inherent fortune found in the ability to create."
I like that very much!
The artist, Audrey Dugeau, actually had several larger, ornate, ceramic pieces that had lots of that texture I so enjoy, but this was the only one out for touch.
It was hanging on the wall with all the paintings and two pieces of stained glass art, but it was the lone one made of clay.
"Fairy Garden Door"... like the ones from last summer...
right place, right time.
This was definitely the place I was meant to be.
Also, see those chocolates below the program in the first picture?
I received them during the "What Happens In Vegas..." dance number!
As Elvis' voice sounded with "Viva Las Vegas", some of the dancers proffered cups to audience members and I was chosen to receive one - nice, a souvenir from the SavCAC!
And instead of ice, it had all those DOVE chocolates rattling within!
Right place, right time!
But here's the really cool part: this photo I snapped with my little Alcatel flip phone during the "When The Chips Are Down" dance number.
Recognize the routine?
That's Eurydice in the back as the Three Fates cavort up front!!!
I can't believe that girl has shown up again already...
and that my little non-smart phone captured so well that moment.
Right place, right time!
(smile!)
My night ended with a tour of the ceramics studio.
No, not solo.
Two new transplants had asked Cameron about his work there and he had graciously agreed to show them what he had.
I was fortunate enough to be standing right there when they'd asked.
Lucky me!
He even made a point of showing them all the coloring agents he'd devised -
"using chemistry," he'd said, while looking at me -
and I was so impressed and proud of him!
Right place, right time!
I really do need to be his student this fall...
(smile!)
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