Join Mad Swirl this 1st Wednesday of June (aka 06.07.23) as we do the open mic voodoo that we do do at our OC home, BARBARA’S PAVILLION as well as from our Mad Zoom Room (broadcasted via FB Live)! Starting at 7:30pm, join hosts Johnny O & MH Clay as we will kick off these open mic’n Mad Swirl’n festivities …
The Best of Mad Swirl : 05.27.23
by Johnny O on May 28, 2023 :: 0 comments
Nobody is ordinary if you know where to look. Maeve Binchy ••• The Mad Gallery ••• “1990 the preface to my manifesto” ~ Luanne Castle To see all of Luanne’s hauntingly whimsical collages, as well as our other resident artists (50 and counting!) take a virtual stroll thru Mad Swirl’s Mad Gallery! ••• The Poetry Forum ••• This past week on …
The Best of Mad Swirl : 05.20.23
by Johnny O on May 21, 2023 :: 0 comments
What beauty is, I know not, though it adheres to many things. Albrecht Durer ••• The Mad Gallery ••• “Let It Go” ~ Luanne Castle To see all of Luanne’s hauntingly whimsical collages, as well as our other resident artists (50 and counting!) take a virtual stroll thru Mad Swirl’s Mad Gallery! ••• The Poetry Forum ••• This past week on …
New Mad Swirl Merch : Tees, Mugs & More!
by Johnny O on May 15, 2023 :: 0 comments
The whole mad swirl of merch begins right here, in our online store! If you haven’t already got yourself some mad threads to sport, then you’ve come to the right post. We have mens & ladies tees, zipped hoodies in all sizes & more colors. We also brought back mad mugs to fill with your favorite coffee, tea and/or whiskey! …
The Best of Mad Swirl : 05.13.23
by Johnny O on May 14, 2023 :: 0 comments
There is only one valuable thing in art: the thing you cannot explain. Georges Braque ••• The Mad Gallery ••• “Fever Broken” ~ Luanne Castle Mad Swirl is excited to bring a new artist, Luanne Castle to the Mad Gallery, with work somehow as whimsical as it is haunting. Luanne brings us these magical collage pieces from Arizona, USA, and we …
Featured Artist : Luanne Castle
by Johnny Olson on May 11, 2023 :: 0 comments
Fever Broken by Luanne Castle Mad Swirl is excited to bring a new artist, Luanne Castle to the Mad Gallery, with work somehow as whimsical as it is haunting. Luanne brings us these magical collage pieces from Arizona, USA, and we must say, her passion for poetry and art is evident in the way she uniquely blends odds and ends of both together in …
The Best of Mad Swirl : 05.06.23
by Johnny O on May 7, 2023 :: 0 comments
It is the glory and good of Art, That Art remains the one way possible Of speaking truth, to mouths like mine at least. Robert Browning ••• The Mad Gallery ••• “Beautiful Space” ~ Howie Good To see all of Howie’s madly mystical collages, as well as our other resident artists (50 and counting!) take a virtual stroll thru Mad Swirl’s …
Note of Gratitude to the Mad Ones : 05.03.23
by Johnny O on May 4, 2023 :: 0 comments
If you joined Mad Swirl Open Mic this past 1st Wednesday of May (aka 05.03.23) at our OC home, Barbara’s Pavillion, then you know that once again whirl’d up the Swirl and got the Mad mic opened for all you Mad ones out there! Hosts: Johnny O MH Clay Musical Overture: Swirve (Chris & Tamitha Curiel, Gerard Bendiks) Open Mic: …
The Best of Mad Swirl : v2022
by Johnny O on May 3, 2023 :: 0 comments
EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT! The Best of Mad Swirl : v2022 AVAILABLE NOW! 2022 has been yet another extraordinarily challenging year. Thru it all, Mad Swirl was there, every one of the 365 days of this twisted year. We didn’t miss a beat. Those beats are what you’ll get when you dig into this year’s collection. Get your …