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<p>As Captain Hook said, "We'll cook a cake quite large and fill each layer in between with icing mixed with poison until it turns a tempting green."</p>
<p>I cook the way I paint. I want all of my baking to be rich and decadent, brightly colored and glittering so that you sparkle after you eat it. I like to make things that people find delicious and watch them enjoy it.</p>
<p>Mayans thought that cacao held magical powers.&nbsp; Obviously I am completely obsessed with Joanne Harris&rsquo; Chocolat&nbsp;and the movie adaptation that was made after.</p>
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<p><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span><br /></span></span><span><strong>Opening Reception&nbsp;</strong>of<strong>&nbsp;<em>Into The Woods We Go Again</em>.&nbsp;</strong></span><br /><span><strong>March 14th, 2013 from 6pm &ndash; 8pm at The Celebration of Whimsy</strong></span><br /><span>21 Clinton Street, New York City just south of Houston</span><br /><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span><br /></span></span><span>My newest series of paintings will be on display at The C.O.W. in the Lower East Side from March 14th &ndash; May 31st.&nbsp;</span><br /><span>I will be selling small, affordable prints and paintings at the reception and magical homemade treats will be served.&nbsp;</span><br /><span>(Stick around for<span>&nbsp;</span><em><strong>Muffins In The Window</strong></em><span>&nbsp;</span>&ndash;<span>&nbsp;</span><em>A Variety Show for Adults<span>&nbsp;</span></em>&ndash; starting at 8pm in the Celebration of Whimsy Theater)</span><br /><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span><br /></span></span><span><strong>Faerie Land<span>&nbsp;</span></strong>has always existed to me; like a parallel universe that I seek through the enchanting stories of Hans Christian Anderson, Sarah Addison Allen, and the Brothers Grimm. I want to show you the woods of faerie land where flowers glow, fairy dust glitters, and the trees are made of icing and jewels.&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span><br /></span></span><span>I hope to see you there. Love and magic to you all.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span><br /></span></span><span>Monica Rose Song</span></p>
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<div>The incredible photographer,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.iandaviesphotography.com/" target="_blank">Ian Davies,</a>&nbsp;has unleashed the newest issue of&nbsp;<a href="http://www.uppror.com/" target="_blank">Uppror</a>&nbsp;Magazine. &nbsp;Check it out at the link below for a London twist on the new generation of Music, Art, Photography, and Film - hear the story behind the hauntingly beautiful voice of Karima Francis, an interview with the artists behind the iconic album artwork for The Happy Mondays, and much more.</div>
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<div>There is a New York City commentary by&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/thomasjames77" target="_blank">Thomas James</a>&nbsp;that reviews the Group Exhibition I participated in this year called&nbsp;<em>Nocturnal</em>. &nbsp;</div>
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<p>To Download this Uppror Article <a href="http://www.monicarosesong.com/storage/Uppror%205%20FINAL%20copy.pdf" target="_blank">Click Here</a></p>
<p>Or Visit <a href="http://www.uppror.com/" target="_blank">www.uppror.com</a>&nbsp;</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.monicarosesong.com/news-and-press/rss-comments-entry-20535770.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Nocturnal Review for All Media New York</title><dc:creator>Monica Rose Song</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 20:55:23 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.monicarosesong.com/news-and-press/2012/3/1/nocturnal-review-for-all-media-new-york.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">1210170:14436344:15259087</guid><description><![CDATA[<div><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.monicarosesong.com/storage/Picture 4.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1330635611737" alt="" /></span></span></div>
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<div>To Read the full article, <a title="http://www.allmediany.com/details_article.php?art_id=2351" href="http://www.allmediany.com/details_article.php?art_id=2351" target="_blank">Click Here.</a></div>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.monicarosesong.com/news-and-press/rss-comments-entry-15259087.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Nocturnal Opening</title><dc:creator>Monica Rose Song</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 04:11:26 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.monicarosesong.com/news-and-press/2012/2/15/nocturnal-opening.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">1210170:14436344:15056616</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><img style="width: 700px;" src="http://www.monicarosesong.com/storage/Nocturnal1.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1329365681447" alt="" /></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 110%;">I was so pleased with the opening reception of NOCTURNAL.&nbsp; There was a great turnout, amazing performances from Backspace and magical Art!&nbsp; Thank you everyone for attending and a huge thank you to Mor Erlich and Westside Fragrances Gallery!</span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.monicarosesong.com/news-and-press/rss-comments-entry-15056616.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Upcoming Exhibition</title><category>Art</category><category>Nocturnal</category><dc:creator>Monica Rose Song</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:14:16 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.monicarosesong.com/news-and-press/2012/1/22/upcoming-exhibition.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">1210170:14436344:14683277</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.monicarosesong.com/storage/Nocturnal.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1327380033706" alt="" /></span></span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.monicarosesong.com/news-and-press/rss-comments-entry-14683277.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Nick Lee Photography</title><dc:creator>Monica Rose Song</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:09:03 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.monicarosesong.com/news-and-press/2012/1/22/nick-lee-photography.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">1210170:14436344:14683244</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><img style="width: 875px;" src="http://www.monicarosesong.com/storage/NickLee.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1327248666486" alt="" /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 120%;">I modeled for the brilliant photographer Nick Lee a few months ago.&nbsp; This is the photograh from that shoot.&nbsp; <br /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 120%;">Visit Nick Lee's website at <a href="http://www.nicklee.com" target="_blank">www.nicklee.com</a></span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.monicarosesong.com/news-and-press/rss-comments-entry-14683244.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Uppror Magazine</title><dc:creator>Monica Rose Song</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:00:17 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.monicarosesong.com/news-and-press/2012/1/22/uppror-magazine-1.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">1210170:14436344:14683192</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><img style="width: 975px;" src="http://www.monicarosesong.com/storage/Uppror 5.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1327248065570" alt="" /></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 120%;">This is the most recent Uppror Article that I contributed photographs for.&nbsp; Artist Andrew Birk and Krystal Something Something and Lil' Kim Chi from the Backspace Dance Ensemble are featured in thsi article.&nbsp; Backspace is a dance troupe; truly unique, amazing, and everything that contemporary dance and performance art should be.&nbsp; I personally worship them; their insane costumes, over-the-top makeup, improv comedy, intense and modern choreography, individuality, and the magic and charisma behind their performances are gaining them a loyal following in New York City.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 120%;">To Download Sept/Dec 2011 Article &nbsp;<a href="http://www.monicarosesong.com/storage/Uppror%2004%20Anika_1%20copy.pdf" target="_blank">Click Here</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 120%;">Or Visit <a href="http://www.uppror.com" target="_blank">www.uppror.com</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 120%;">You can also visit the Backspace Blog at <a href="http://thebackspacekids.tumblr.com" target="_blank">http://thebackspacekids.tumblr.com</a>&nbsp;</span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.monicarosesong.com/news-and-press/rss-comments-entry-14683192.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Uppror Magazine</title><dc:creator>Monica Rose Song</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:45:14 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.monicarosesong.com/news-and-press/2012/1/22/uppror-magazine.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">1210170:14436344:14683125</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><img style="width: 975px;" src="http://www.monicarosesong.com/storage/Uppror%206.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1327248010414" alt="" /></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 120%;">I began contributing photographs to Uppror Magazine about a year ago.&nbsp; Created by the wonderful Rock Photographer, Ian Davis, this online magazine covers Music, Fashion, Film, Photography, and Art from London to New York to Tokyo.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 120%;">To Download July/Aug 2010 Article &nbsp;<a href="http://www.monicarosesong.com/storage/Uppror%203_2_2%20copy.pdf" target="_blank">Click Here.</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 120%;">Or go to <a href="http://www.uppror.com/" target="_blank">www.uppror.com</a></span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.monicarosesong.com/news-and-press/rss-comments-entry-14683125.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>614 Magazine</title><dc:creator>Monica Rose Song</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:30:00 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.monicarosesong.com/news-and-press/2012/1/22/614-magazine.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">1210170:14436344:14683000</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><img style="width: 775px;" src="http://www.monicarosesong.com/storage/614 magazine.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1327246238469" alt="" /></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 120%;">This article in 614 Magazine was written about my work in March of 2010. I have included the text from the article below.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 120%;"><strong>Evocative Art Invokes Ensler</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 120%;">Glaringly bright and larger-than-life women romp across the walls of Monica Rose Song&rsquo;s studio, giant women with powerful faces, gaudy and pornographic and strong.&nbsp; Asymmetric canvases break up the lines of the room and walls upon which they are hung so that, rather than merely displaying the works, the space seems more invaded or even conquered.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 120%;">&ldquo;I want to do really large paintings because I&rsquo;ve been feeling really claustrophobic working so small,&rdquo; she said.&nbsp; &ldquo;They are all different shapes, so there is this irregularity, so no two canvases are the same &ndash; just like the women.&rdquo;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 120%;">The women are sexual and assertive, from flashing a man from across the room to lounging seductively in lacy lingerie, or a racy take on the Byzantine Madonna, snapping the head off her holy Barbie-doll child.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 120%;">The men, when present in Song&rsquo;s paintings, play a weak role, even in dominant positions, such as the plastic-skinned monks in the Madonna paintings; they look on impotently as the Madonna snaps the head off her child, oblivious to the wills and desires of the males in the next panel.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 120%;">&ldquo;I kind of abuse the men in this series, a little bit,&rdquo; she said with a smirk, adding that the prose works of authors such as Eve Ensler and Nancy Friday had led her to study themes like feminine control and empowerment.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 120%;">While Song&rsquo;s paintings are overt depictions of sexuality and taboo, her youthfulness and exuberant style forces the viewer to give her every possible benefit of the doubt- and the girls not only have all the control, they get to have all the fun, too.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 120%;">-DS Lewis</span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.monicarosesong.com/news-and-press/rss-comments-entry-14683000.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>What Are You Wearing?</title><category>Fashion</category><category>What Are You Wearing?</category><dc:creator>Monica Rose Song</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:10:17 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.monicarosesong.com/news-and-press/2012/1/22/what-are-you-wearing.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">1210170:14436344:14682873</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 826px;" src="http://www.monicarosesong.com/storage/Alivecopy.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1327469042570" alt="" /></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 120%;">After an article about me in the "Fashion Police" column of the local paper in Columbus, OH two years previously, I was delighted that the Alive Magazine asked me to be featured in this article. <br /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 120%;">This dress was made by the amazing and beautiful Jen Gillette.&nbsp; She is a contstant source of inspiration to me and I owe a lot of my artistic freedom to her.&nbsp;</span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.monicarosesong.com/news-and-press/rss-comments-entry-14682873.xml</wfw:commentRss></item></channel></rss>