About Lori VanMeter: A native Californian, Lori VanMeter is an interdisciplinary, multi-media artist holding a B.A. in Visual and Public Arts from California State University Monterey Bay. Lori's specialty is memorial art -- that is, the visual expression of bereavement, an interest which arose from her personal experience of sudden widowhood which began abruptly in 2006. On topics from Neanderthal grave segregation to Victorian mourning garb, from the temples at Burning Man to hand-sculpted African coffins, from roadside descansos to fine art galleries, Lori offers researched articles and presentations, curated installations and exhibits, and commissioned art or workshops. Contact Lori to request a portfolio of previous projects or to commission a presentation, workshop, or individual work of memorial art,
About Arting Ways: Arting Ways, LLC is fiscally sponsored by Fractured Atlas, with the mission to facilitate programs, activities, and events related to memorial art in three specific areas: 1) presentations on the topic of memorial art; 2) workshops where individuals and groups can create memorial art; and 3) commissioned works of memorial art. Click here to make a tax-deductible donation to Arting Ways through Fractured Atlas, or visit the Arting Ways website.
About Art Twistory: Art Twistory is art and history with a twist – facts and findings intricately braided, woven, and stitched together for your edutainment. Every presentation is tailored to the specific audience in attendance We speak of things you never knew, won't forget, and will want to share, providing a trove of conversation starters for your next cocktail party or funeral. .Contact Lori to book a custom presentation for a public or private event.
About Art Workshops: Lori leads art workshops throughout Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties, with a new project each month which can be applied to memorial projects or enjoyed for general practice. See the Arting Ways Events page for project descriptions as well as date, time, and locations of upcoming and past workshops.