My artwork will hang among the 120 pieces chosen from 1,600 submissions that were received from 440 artists in 36 states and 27 countries.  This is the third year that my artwork was selected for exhibition.   My artwork was also presented in 2007 and 2009.

I am also pleased to report that I am one of the featured artists in the SEAF Festival Store this year.

The Seattle Erotic Art Festival will take place from April 30 – May 2nd, 2010 at the Seattle Centre Exhibition Hall.

The following images will be exhibited at SEAF this year:

Unico Diptych

Tyler Diptych

The following image will be featured in the SEAF Store this year.  This image from my ‘Cowboy Bound’ series was very popular at the SEAF Store in the 2007 exhibition.

Cowboy Bound (6808)

The images that were selected are:

To see all of the photos from the Talon series, please go to www.eroticartandmerchandise.com

Wow!  I just received the photographs for the ‘Suits and Stilettos’ fashion show that was part of the Talon art exhibition last month.  Great photos (see below)!

Suits and Stilettos was a wine and cheese event that was part of  Talon, a photo.graphic exhibition of images of Domination and submission by Passia Pandora.  The exhibition ran from May 21 – May28th, 2009.  Images from the exhibition have been posted on my website, www.eroticartandmerchandise.com.  Click on ‘Gallery and Store’ menu item.  The Talon images are at the top left.

Suits and Stilettos showcased men’s and women’s formalwear from Aramic Boutique in Vancouver BC.  The event was produced by Tasha E. Campbell of Tasha E. Productions.

The photos were taken by Peter Jensen and Nick …stay tuned for more info about their contact details.

Click on the thumbnails for a better view.

During the Talon exhibition last month, only 20 of the 57 photographs from the series were showcased in the gallery.  The online gallery includes all 57 images.  There were so many great photos in the series, it was very hard to choose which ones to hang for the show.

The images that are posted on-line include the ones that were previously censored by Apple.  The images were considered ‘inappropriate’ by Apple, who declined to print the book of images titled ‘Talon’ from the Talon exhibition.  Since then, I was able to find a new publisher, Blurb.com, who printed the book without issue.  The book will be available for purchase soon. I have to make a few tweaks to the first draft before it’s ready to go.

I’d love to hear which images you love or hate the most … please feel free to post your comments about Talon or any other series here on my blog.

best regards,

Passia Pandora

Talon has closed for now.  Right after the show closed, I moved my residence into the gallery space.  I’ve been living there , amidst boxes for about a week now.  Slowly, everything is getting put away and sorted out.  Once everything is back in order, the gallery will be open for viewing again during posted hours (and perhaps another party).

Unfortunately, during the move, Telus mistakenly deleted my phone and internet service so I’ve been out-of-touch since then.  I just switched my internet to shaw, so I can now receive emails to these two email addresses:  

info at eroticartandmerchandise dot com

passia at shaw dot ca

I also have a new cell phone:  778-318-8542. 

I’ll be posting the images from Talon on my website soon.  Stay tuned!

~ Congratulations !  The content, your art is strong and the surroundings are fab!  Word is out!

~ Love the edge between the provocative and the possible.

~ Fascinating stuff, way beyond anything that came before, for me.  Keep it up!

~ Fantastic!  Worth the drive.  Thank-you!

~ Absolutely outstanding work, great show.

~ Exquisite scintillating photos!!

~ Stirs my curiosity, I’m leaving with a mischievous grin.  Thank-you for the inspiration!

~ Simply magnificent, delightful, fun, arousing and beautiful.  Thrilled to be invited to an extraordinary event.  

~ Simply an amazing exhibit!  Congratulations on a job well done.

~ Congratulations on the WICKED show!

~ A jolly good show.  Truth in the depths and truth in the heights.

~ Beautiful work, great lighting, and amazing poses, creating edgy work while still maintaining a classy element.  Great party!

~ Such fabulous work, evocative, proactive, absolutely exquisite – love, love, love the negative spaces.

There are two more opportunities to see the exhibition before it closes.  

On Wednesday, Pandora is hosting a Suits and Stilettos wine-and-cheese /fashion show from 5 – 7 pm.

The Closing Party for the exhibit is on Thursday May 28th from 7 – 11 pm.

Please see the ‘Talon Events’ page for more information.

With the addition of a fab new lighting system designed by Alan Rhyason and picture hanging rails designed and installed by Morten Labo of Hafnia Construction, Pandora’s new live/work studio was transformed into a functioning gallery over the weekend.

The Talon artwork, which was framed by Eric Burke of Framehouse Boutique was hung today.   The furniture is scheduled to arrive tomorrow.

Of course, the gallery preparations are only half the story.  The liquid libations and delectable delicacies are now being readied, the music has been selected and some playful interactions are also in the works.

Last but not least, Pandora was able to find a new publisher (Blurb.com)  for her Talon photo book.  She has just received news that it has been printed and shipped.  With any luck, it will arrive in time for the festivities.  The book includes a collection of images from the Talon series, including some images that were not exhibited in the show.

The Opening Night for the Talon exhibit is Saturday May 23, 7 – 11 pm.  

Please join us!  

RSVP to talonart@telus.net

Vancouver, BC, Canada:  Vancouver artist Pandora is pleased to announce that Aramic Boutique will be presenting a fashion show of men’s and women’s formal attire at the Suits and Stilettos wine and cheese event, Wednesday May 27,  from 5 – 7 pm.  Suits and Stilettos is one of the many events offered as part of Pandora’s week-long photo.graphic exhibition titled Talon.

Aramic Boutique, offering “fashion for the grown and sexy”, is located at 1095 Main Street (men’s wear) and 1019 Main Street (women’s wear).  Aramic’s men’s and women’s boutiques currently have great sales on regularly priced merchandise and footwear.  (Have you seen the men’s shoes? Amazing!). 

For more information regarding Aramic, contact Alvin Fabien, phone: 604-568-5520,  email: alvin@aramic.ca., web: http://www.aramic.ca/index.php  .

The fashion show will be coordinated by Natasha Campbell, executive director of “tasha e productions”.  Natasha can be reached by phone at: 604-961-8274, by email at: natasha@tashae.com, or online at: www.tashae.com .

If you would like to attend Suits and Stilettos, please RSVP Pandora at talonart@telus.net.  The dress code is business or cocktail.

The Talon exhibition will take place at Pandora’s new gallery and studio, 504 – 2050 Scotia Street, which is located in the vibrant art corridor of Main Street, Vancouver BC, Canada.

The exhibition runs from May 21 – 28, 2009.  Here is a full list of events open to the public:

Saturday May 23, 7-11 pm:           Opening Night exhibition and party (please RSVP)

Sunday May 24, noon-5 pm:         Gallery open house

Wednesday May 27, 5-7 pm:          Suits and Stilettos wine and cheese (please RSVP)

Thursday May 28, 7-11 pm:          Closing Party (please RSVP)

To request an invitation or RSVP to any event:  talonart@telus.net

Please check Pandora’s blog for other current information regarding the upcoming exhibition:  http://tinyurl.com/talonart

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Talon, a photo.graphic exhibition of Domination and submission

Here’s a list of the events open to the public for the Talon Exhibition:

Saturday May 23rd, 7-11 pm:  Opening Night Party

A night of edgy art, food, drink, music and entertainment !

dress code: Sexy

Sunday May 24th, noon – 5pm:  Gallery Open House

Bring your friends, browse the gallery, collect some new ideas for your sex life  … what better way to spend Sunday afternoon!

dress code: come as you are

Wednesday May 27th, 5 – 7pm:  Suits and Stilettos Wine and Cheese

An afterwork gathering for business men and women.  Stay tuned for more information about a fashion show that’s in the works …

dress code:  looking handsome in your suit (so HOT!) or sexy in your stilettos 

Thursday May 28th, 7 – 11pm:  Closing Night Party

Too bad that you missed all the fun this week.  Here’s your last chance to check it out.

dress code:  everything goes

Please RSVP to:  talonart@telus.net for all events

(we’d like to make sure we have enough refreshments on hand for everyone)

The gallery is located at 2050 Scotia Street, Vancouver, BC.

Pandora will be in attendance for all events.

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