MIMACHAN

MIMACHAN

Artist Prudence Groube's lively world of MIMACHAN offers a whimsical and compelling alternative way of seeing. Use the tabs above to explore MIMACHAN's world through a variety of media and themes. From inks on paper to oils on canvas, cityscapes to abstract works and more, there's something for everyone. Not sure what you're looking for? View a slideshow of all the works, by clicking on the MIMACHAN's Slideshow link to the right of the overview.

Below you will find the blog, which allows an inside look at the artist at work. Join in on Prudence's artistic process: see new works, read poetry, and learn about publications and new projects as they develop in real time. The blog is updated weekly on Tuesday, so don't forget to check in when you can! You can also trace the development of Prudence's work and ideas over time by browsing through the extensive archive of past blog posts.
 
The Resume tab on the far right details Prudence's qualifications as well as past exhibitions, curatorial events, and publications. Further detail on the publications can be seen by clicking the Publications tab.
 
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New York City from the Night Bridge

"New York City from the Night Bridge"

digital photograph

Image from "Love Songs and Bad poetry - first release, February 14, 2013

You drove fast
the wind tangled breath
in the knots of my hair
and the city lights
woven
into a new head dress
crowning us
gods and passengers
lost
in the dark and peace
of engine hum

-Prudence Groube




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No Standing

"No Standing"

6x9" ink on paper

Image from "Love Songs and Bad poetry - first release, February 14, 2013

I should have paid attention
to the sign posts 
and saved myself
your expensive ticket

-Prudence Groube 




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Heart Strings Headed for the Door

"Heart Strings Headed for the Door" 

6x9" ink on paper

Image from "Love Songs and Bad poetry - first release, February 14, 2013

Was thinking of you, was thinking of her
Things in my heart beginning to stir.
Tonight would be good, of this I was sure
With two lady lovers, I started to purr

Things got started with two knocks on my door
I introduced the ladies, then introduced some more,
But just when things were getting hardcore,
The ladies left together, thought I was a bore.

-Alexander Khost 




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Oblivion of Blue

 

"Oblivion of Blue" 

6x9" ink on paper

Image from "Love Songs and Bad poetry - first release, February 14, 2013

Excerpt from "Oblivion of Blue"

The beam I walk upon

Cement of silvery gray

It spans two trembling feet

Too tired to step away

Cold wind hits my back

Behind vehicles race

Below an Oblivion of Blue

Blocked by hair tangled up in my face

And I hope when I go

The remnants will wash up ashore

So I'll know from below

Hungry creatures can feed on my guilt-ridden bones

And I'll prove to my mind

That I did serve a purpose while serving my time

Cause I'll see that in death

I was more of a use then I was in my life 

I'm not sure if I'll pass

This sobriety test after all

One foot in front of the other

Like Russian Roulette til I fall

- Aliza Tucker

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Love Triangle in a Latte

"Love Triangle in a Latte" 

6x9" ink on paper

Image from "Love Songs and Bad poetry - first release, February 14, 2013

 

I am
drinking my black coffee in the living room
when I hear the car door slam and through
the white wall I
can see you, your hat suddenly
transformed in to a battleaxe
chopping vigorously at the air
in the faintly erotic manner
that you cultivate
as though you were the bastard child
of paul bunyan and oscar wilde
--and--
it is at that very moment that I realize:
I am not watching you through a wall
(impossible)
I am watching myself through a wall
and somehow—I know not how—I have
escaped me
I have wandered into the street and waved
shamelessly
at the coffee girl you once accused
me of flirting with
because I ordered a latte
and told her it was perfect
though you and I both knew
that I was lying through the foam
because I drink my coffee
strong, black, bitter.
enjoy the tug of unrestrained acid
snapping at my throat
just like your teeth
once did
and whether this is a love poem from me to you
or just the saddest song that never once played
on the radio
at all
I'm not sure
but there--
(you have me) 
- Joseph Quintela

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You Came in with the Rain

"You Came in with the Rain" 

9x12" ink on paper  Image from Love Songs and Bad Poetry - first release, February 14, 2013

with the rain
you came down
and fell upon
my hair
my cheeks
my lips






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Read the stories behind the images.  Dedicated to all you lovers and anti-lovers out there