Destination: Germany

This will be my last post from the US for a while—for the next 11 months, I will be in Germany as a Fulbright Scholar. I will be posting often as I work on the painting project I will be completing in Berlin. My writing will focus on my experiences, progress and insights, so stay tuned for all the juicy details!

Since my last post, a lot has been going on, so I thought I’d give a recap before we leave for Germany in a few days. Over the summer, I participated in a couple of group shows in NYC and at a space in Catskill. The following are installation images from the exhibition at White Box:


My classmates installing their work


Anna Bushman removing tape while making her wall installation


Erik, Tom, Katherine and Gabbe in front of Tom's painting (left), and Katherine's (right)


Gabbe and Katherine


During installation... from left, works by Gabbe Grodin, myself, John Amelchenko and Erin Dunn (sculpture)


Photo credit: J Somers Photography, LLC
Deck Symmetry (left), Looking at Deck Symmetry (right)


Photo credit: J Somers Photography, LLC
Collaboration between Gabbe Grodin, Megan Flaherty and Alan Prazniak


Photo credit: J Somers Photography, LLC
Erin Dunn, Eileen Behnke and Gabbe Grodin


Photo credit: J Somers Photography, LLC
When the doors opened...

During the run of the show, the Napa Register interviewed me about my work and my upcoming project abroad. Here’s the link to the article: LINK

I’ve also recently updated images and information on my website: www.caetlynnbooth.com

In May, I graduated with my MFA in Visual Arts from Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University. Here are some images of my studio space before I left. I was so happy to attend this program, and gained invaluable experiences there.









Some other pics of good times in New Brunswick during my last semester…


Birthday gathering at Clydz


Some of my classmates at a picnic at the park


The audience for a performance directed by Patricia Brace


The performance...


Liv and Katherine performing


Night on Busch campus


Tyson in the distance


Bonfire at LAB

In mid-May, we went back to CA for a visit—my first time back in almost a year! Here are some images from that trip…


At the airport


Tyson and his sister Taryn in Napa at our Bon-Voyage party


Party fun!


The river walk in south Napa




Visiting with Cali, Rob and Sara


Tyson, helping at James Cole Winery


Mysterious winery shot


Ben & Tyson


See no evil, tasting something evil


Suspicious...


And happy


The sky...


After breakfast with Kristina at Buttercream Bakery!


Wayne Theibaud and wine-tasting at St. Supery


Domicile Tendencies at Chandra Cerrito Contemporary in Oakland, work by Stephen Whisler


Tyson's work in the show (on the right)

After CA, I went in for scheduled surgery for a herniated disc, something that had been causing a lot of pain and limiting my activities. The process of recovery was challenging but essential, aided by Don Quixote, Art & Physics, Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows, The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, and Snow Crash along with a backlog of New Yorkers. A big thank you to my husband, family and friends for your strength, love and support.

And now, we’ve moved out of our apartment in New Jersey and all of our belongings are in a 6’ x 12’ storage unit in Pennsylvania…!



When we first arrive in Germany, we’ll be staying in Marburg for a 6-week language intensive. Later in September, we’ll arrive in Berlin and plan to live in the Kreuzberg, the neighborhood where I’ll have a studio as an artist in residence.

That’s all for now, so if you’re in Germany over the next year, please let me know!

XO Caetlynn

Graduation and Other News!

I’m happy spring is finally making its entrance! The sunshine and warmth are very welcomed friends as I prepare to transition from graduate school. The rest of my thesis exhibition went well, and I received a lot of good feedback from visiting critics, professors, and peers. Most of these paintings are now on my website: www.caetlynnbooth.com. Now that I’ve completed my thesis exhibition Night Vision, and thesis paper, I’m planning the next stages, including moving out of the studio I’ve had now for almost 2 years. My classmates also completed great projects, and I’ve included some installation shots from the second round thesis exhibition below.


by John Amelchenko


by Gabbe Grodin


by Katherine DeGaetani


by Erik Schoonebeek


Photographs by Megan Flaherty, sculpture by Erik Schoonebeek

I am sad to be saying good-bye to the community that’s developed while in the Visual Arts program at Mason Gross, but I know I’ll stay connected to my colleagues in other ways, and am excited for the new adventures on the horizon.

Speaking of new horizons, Tyson and I got hitched!!! I have been awarded a Fulbright Scholarship for a post-graduate research and painting project! Tyson will be joining me, and my project will involve studying the paintings of the German artist Adam Elsheimer and creating a body of paintings inspired by his work. I am very excited to represent the U.S. as a scholar in the visual arts in Berlin, Germany, for a 10-month period. Because Tyson works remotely, he will be able to accompany me on this amazing opportunity to live in one of the most important centers for art in the world.



At the New Brunswick courthouse


With our witnesses, Sandra and Tom


Gerry Beegan, who I teach BFA Thesis with, stopped by for a celebratory beverage!


At Harvest Moon


My classmates are awesome!!!!

We will have a ceremony with, and for, family and friends next year upon our return.


Flight out of Egypt by Adam Elsheimer, the artist whose work I will be researching

Also, my work has been juried into New American Paintings again this year! Make sure to check out the current April/May issue #93, where my work is featured.


Part of my layout in the current issue of New American Paintings


Cover of the issue my work is currently featured in

In February, I was the recipient of an Honorable Mention in the Visual Arts from the College Art Association, and attended the annual conference, this year at the New York Hilton. I attended a grant-writing workshop for artists, an art history session on Symbolism, a session on Dark Matters of the Art World, and a session on Art-making as New Knowledge. All were extremely interesting, and I plan to attend the next conference in L.A. in 2012—a great chance to network and hear new ideas about conceiving of the visual arts landscape, history and criticism.

Recently, a few of my paintings were included in the show “Touching Base,” curated by Robin Hill, at the Pence Show in Davis, CA. Although I was unable to attend the exhibit, I’ve heard from those who could make it that they really enjoyed it! The show was covered by The Sacramento Bee: LINK
And thoughtfully reviewed by The California Aggie: LINK

Due to the timing of all these exciting upcoming experiences, I will be coming back to CA at the beginning of May for a much-needed visit with family and friends, to celebrate my graduation, and to connect once again with the soil of my origin before heading off to foreign lands.

Although I haven’t had as much time recently in the studio as I would like, here are some images of my most recent paintings. Over spring break, I was fortunate to have Keith’s invitation to use his woodshop again, and the three of us assembled over 20 panels that I’ll be using for upcoming paintings. Again, I am indebted to Keith and Tyson for their generosity of time and manpower!


Looking at Deck Symmetry, 2011, 24" x 24"


Material Light, 2011, 12" x 12"


Emanation (hillside), 2011, 12" x 24"

I had to include this awesome poster made by Michael Shoudt for visiting artist, Peter Saul.

Now, as this semester approaches its end, a couple of other shows are currently being realized—that of the graduating BFA seniors that I’ve been working with while teaching BFA Thesis & Exhibition. It has been rewarding to work with these talented undergrads as they’ve determined and executed their own projects this year. Between critiques, planning group meetings, thesis paper feedback, and discussions about transitioning out of life in university, I have really gotten to know these students, and wish them the very best on the new journeys they will be embarking upon. Below are some images from the ambitious exhibitions they have put on.

Images from "Inner Space" BFA Show I

From left to right: Diana Whitener, Maria Giancola, James Falciano


by Michael Tewodros


by Byron Escobar


by Melissa Torro

Images from "Drawing a _______________" BFA Show II

From left to right: Dan Morowitz, Ilana Cloud


From left to right: Drew Ritger, Sasha Flimlin, Jenny Chang


by Pavol Olsavsky


by Tiffany Dodson

Finally, I want to let you know about an upcoming show in NYC that my classmates and I will be having at White Box. The dates of the show will be May 18 to June 7, 2011. The opening reception is Friday, May 20th from 6-8pm. Please come if you can!

Until next time,
XO CJB