Rachel Perry
@rachelperrystudio.bsky.social
Recording the daily life of a working artist in 140 characters since 2009 using twitter as performance space @racyperry. Now here, will try
First snow—ghost snow I’m told—experienced just after dusk while we were playing paddle tennis under the lights. Made up for missing Aurora.
November 12, 2025 at 2:50 AM
First snow—ghost snow I’m told—experienced just after dusk while we were playing paddle tennis under the lights. Made up for missing Aurora.
Manship Trustee training session, got to sit next to Andrew Spindler. Lavender shortbread cookies. Rainy Monday, studio afternoon, new book.
November 11, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Manship Trustee training session, got to sit next to Andrew Spindler. Lavender shortbread cookies. Rainy Monday, studio afternoon, new book.
Forgot to add we got matching tattoos. It was quite a party @peabodyessex last night. Today I worked on wrapped ball, ordered new jumpsuits.
November 10, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Forgot to add we got matching tattoos. It was quite a party @peabodyessex last night. Today I worked on wrapped ball, ordered new jumpsuits.
Mom came for studio visit—called a spade. Met MACK at Ales over ALS. Highlight once again—dancing with Charlie. PEM Gala, over the top good.
November 9, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Mom came for studio visit—called a spade. Met MACK at Ales over ALS. Highlight once again—dancing with Charlie. PEM Gala, over the top good.
Great call with Robin. Ordered a hammock for 35. Got tags up and installed on moveable ceiling. Took Mom to Winslow Homer, then BPYO concert
November 8, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Great call with Robin. Ordered a hammock for 35. Got tags up and installed on moveable ceiling. Took Mom to Winslow Homer, then BPYO concert
Came prepared for museum meeting—scale model and offering what I would like to show. Talk of Joy at the Rose. Gardner for missed connection.
November 7, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Came prepared for museum meeting—scale model and offering what I would like to show. Talk of Joy at the Rose. Gardner for missed connection.
Today was beautiful—thoughts and work intertwined. Yoga. Some necessary time spent online. Finished a model of museum space for spring show.
November 6, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Today was beautiful—thoughts and work intertwined. Yoga. Some necessary time spent online. Finished a model of museum space for spring show.
I’ve been walking 37 steps over to the studio each morning—often still in pjs—and it’s better for workflow than hurkle-durkling for an hour.
November 5, 2025 at 2:00 AM
I’ve been walking 37 steps over to the studio each morning—often still in pjs—and it’s better for workflow than hurkle-durkling for an hour.
I started the morning with coffee and drafting a detailed text with notes, photos, and sketches to Marc for the new pictures I want to make.
November 4, 2025 at 2:21 AM
I started the morning with coffee and drafting a detailed text with notes, photos, and sketches to Marc for the new pictures I want to make.
Discovered a mess of bag tops from a failed attempt years ago in my storage and put them into use today while listening to Victor’s “Honey.”
November 3, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Discovered a mess of bag tops from a failed attempt years ago in my storage and put them into use today while listening to Victor’s “Honey.”
I came away with lots of book recommendations, a propulsive energy to keep making, several good friends, four more pounds, and a full heart.
November 2, 2025 at 1:31 AM
I came away with lots of book recommendations, a propulsive energy to keep making, several good friends, four more pounds, and a full heart.
@MacDowell1907 gives. Painted a perfect landscape at dawn—bruised lavender clouds, giving way to double rainbow. For Nini and me as we left?
November 1, 2025 at 1:01 AM
@MacDowell1907 gives. Painted a perfect landscape at dawn—bruised lavender clouds, giving way to double rainbow. For Nini and me as we left?
MacDowell. Your culture of generosity nourishes us. Goodness from the kitchen, the woods, the people. I’ll take this with me into the world.
October 30, 2025 at 9:32 PM
MacDowell. Your culture of generosity nourishes us. Goodness from the kitchen, the woods, the people. I’ll take this with me into the world.
My sweet Fellows came out to play pickleball with me and with the twist tie net today in the Amphitheater. No ball, no paddles, no audience.
October 30, 2025 at 2:20 AM
My sweet Fellows came out to play pickleball with me and with the twist tie net today in the Amphitheater. No ball, no paddles, no audience.
Carla photographs me. Altered my tombstone at Firth so now they all reflect me. Walked trails with Jane Fine. Checked Amphitheater for light
October 29, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Carla photographs me. Altered my tombstone at Firth so now they all reflect me. Walked trails with Jane Fine. Checked Amphitheater for light
Sam shares his music. Evan shares his experience. Parties and presentations. After full days of work, I am tired but I can sleep next month.
October 28, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Sam shares his music. Evan shares his experience. Parties and presentations. After full days of work, I am tired but I can sleep next month.
Five deer greeted me on dusk walk to dinner after full day in the studio finishing the second half of the twist tie net. Jo photographed me.
October 27, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Five deer greeted me on dusk walk to dinner after full day in the studio finishing the second half of the twist tie net. Jo photographed me.
Library for morning catching up on email and doing some research, twist ties, last bag tops in afternoon. Carla’s open studio, pool, snacks.
October 26, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Library for morning catching up on email and doing some research, twist ties, last bag tops in afternoon. Carla’s open studio, pool, snacks.
Charlie and Mackenzie and Beckett got to meet each other today over toys and rattles. Breakfast sandwiches and fireplace going. Played hooky
October 25, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Charlie and Mackenzie and Beckett got to meet each other today over toys and rattles. Breakfast sandwiches and fireplace going. Played hooky
Beckett and his parents came up with CP for a visit. We hiked five miles around Edward MacDowell Lake, lunched at Harrisville General Store.
October 24, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Beckett and his parents came up with CP for a visit. We hiked five miles around Edward MacDowell Lake, lunched at Harrisville General Store.
Two dehumidifiers and a commercial grade HEPA filter and the studio is drying out. I mostly don’t mind the white noise, and it creates heat.
October 23, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Two dehumidifiers and a commercial grade HEPA filter and the studio is drying out. I mostly don’t mind the white noise, and it creates heat.
I watched the sun rise and sky turn clear as I puttered, organized, and drilled pilot holes for mini hangers. Somatic expression with Petra.
October 21, 2025 at 8:59 PM
I watched the sun rise and sky turn clear as I puttered, organized, and drilled pilot holes for mini hangers. Somatic expression with Petra.
I got to bottom of bag top buckets, sorted and used everything. Picked up a Sonotube for wrapping sculpture when I leave here in eleven days
October 21, 2025 at 1:23 AM
I got to bottom of bag top buckets, sorted and used everything. Picked up a Sonotube for wrapping sculpture when I leave here in eleven days
Warm and gorgeous day. Worked with studio doors open. Then got around the 9-hole course in under an hour. Dinner, ping pong and Fellows hang
October 20, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Warm and gorgeous day. Worked with studio doors open. Then got around the 9-hole course in under an hour. Dinner, ping pong and Fellows hang
Jane Yeh read, and then everyone came to my studio for drinks, and I gave a little intro talk to the work. Much interest in Me Mask. A book?
October 19, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Jane Yeh read, and then everyone came to my studio for drinks, and I gave a little intro talk to the work. Much interest in Me Mask. A book?