tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1696567623400325063.post188205797029843982..comments2024-03-17T01:37:06.767-04:00Comments on Return to Atlanta: Urban NirvanaZeushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00489006515461647354noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1696567623400325063.post-11901828908523151182024-03-16T20:38:50.275-04:002024-03-16T20:38:50.275-04:00The author had it right.The author had it right.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1696567623400325063.post-56886582116577247762022-07-11T15:54:38.836-04:002022-07-11T15:54:38.836-04:00Great story! Thanks!Great story! Thanks!Zeushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00489006515461647354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1696567623400325063.post-57765462520425043232022-07-11T15:06:00.797-04:002022-07-11T15:06:00.797-04:00My favorite story about Urban Nirvana is how the b...My favorite story about Urban Nirvana is how the building had once been a cattle slaughter processing warehouse and late at night when it was quiet, you could still hear eerie, plaintive ghost moos. I was there late once and swore I heard them, too, but maybe it was just the wind and my imagination. I wish someone had preserved UN and her wonderful house a few blocks over that looked as if the Partridge Family bus had transformed into it. Rest in psychedelia, Chris 💜Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1696567623400325063.post-24539268201621810722021-03-18T11:52:00.362-04:002021-03-18T11:52:00.362-04:00We happened on her funeral wake in Inman Park.... ...We happened on her funeral wake in Inman Park.... Kelly's Seed and Feed danced down the street. Tables of food in the street, her tiny residence too small to hold all those who came. I did PR for her. I treasure the pieces I have, too. And the tale of her chasing a new pee hen in a storm in S. Georgia. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00538588259386971426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1696567623400325063.post-18864856253031492502020-06-30T20:02:15.926-04:002020-06-30T20:02:15.926-04:00She is missed. I picked through her 'discards ...She is missed. I picked through her 'discards pile' a few times and still have two of the treasures I found there. The slightest flaws and she wouldn't accept them. They're still beautiful today and I've dragged them around the country with my in my nomadic existence. Now that I'm settled in my home here in Atlanta, they hold a special place of honor.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17768675601668192673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1696567623400325063.post-42718428708181547912019-05-13T16:04:08.339-04:002019-05-13T16:04:08.339-04:00I went to Casa Montano in Fairbirn today and met w...I went to Casa Montano in Fairbirn today and met with Carlos Montano. My friend, her mother and I had a Wonderful morning visiting, hearing stories about Christine and the creation of her beautiful pieces. As of this afternoon, her sunflower bird bath is in my yard. Carlos Montano is doing a wonderful job of keeping her alive thru her art.Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12825514522199060820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1696567623400325063.post-29077335502304966042019-05-09T17:12:06.790-04:002019-05-09T17:12:06.790-04:00I was a young 20 something in ATL in the '90&#...I was a young 20 something in ATL in the '90's but never met Christine. I've collected some of her pieces that Carlos Montano recreates in Fairburn. I sent one as a wedding gift to San Antonio. She liked it so much she is coming and we are going to visit his shop, Casa Montano next week. Her designs are so timeless, I'm glad I can still beautify my home with her faces.Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12825514522199060820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1696567623400325063.post-57432139609154693332018-12-20T20:53:45.253-05:002018-12-20T20:53:45.253-05:00Chris and I were best friends for over 30yrs.We me...Chris and I were best friends for over 30yrs.We met at Wesleyan College and moved to 10th St.with the Hippies and then into Inman Pak in 1975.Artists together that eventually led to Inman Park.Magic happened during that time.Her children are my godchildren and now have god grandchildren.Cherished memories.I am still in Inman Park,surrounded by her creations.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18425990275371177362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1696567623400325063.post-70418496789941922142018-09-25T23:22:16.939-04:002018-09-25T23:22:16.939-04:00My uncle Carlos worked there with here. He has a s...My uncle Carlos worked there with here. He has a shop in fairburn near where you can still get her pieces. I loved that place as a kid. It was more magical than Disney land to me. We would would run around the garden and try to pet the animals but some of them were mean lol. Great memories!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07766152710056696706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1696567623400325063.post-27707592740518920072018-01-01T05:37:25.539-05:002018-01-01T05:37:25.539-05:00Joined the Atlanta Pond Society in early 90's,...Joined the Atlanta Pond Society in early 90's, heck,it may have been 1990. Anyway, we frequently held our meetings at Urban Nirvana. That place changed a then 25 yr old girl's life and has become a way of life for me. Thank you for this, it brought back so many memories. Did anyone mention the insane skateboard area that was built for her son to keep him near and safe? It was a lot of fun watching those daring young men at play. On pond tour nights the place was even gussied up more. Oh, how I miss the inspiration Miss Sibley and her sanctuary use to bestow me with. Eternally thankful.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05989323790199333041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1696567623400325063.post-74737473719905913862017-03-22T14:10:47.304-04:002017-03-22T14:10:47.304-04:00Chad...I just saw this note from you. 3/22/17....W...Chad...I just saw this note from you. 3/22/17....We still have the Sibley collection if you are interested, contact us at jgrif@ellijay.com It is a beautiful all one of a kind by Chris from the 70's. Faye GriffinJameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15979304739514403443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1696567623400325063.post-7338658091498627462016-01-05T11:42:19.543-05:002016-01-05T11:42:19.543-05:00UIf you want to donate your pieces to a wonderful ...UIf you want to donate your pieces to a wonderful non-profit auction for the 75th birthday celebration for Linda Fuller, founder with her late husband, Millard, of Habitat for Humanity and later, The Fuller Center for Housing, I'd love to talk with you! 404-966-9220Jackie Goodmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10481681235977618420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1696567623400325063.post-38725773537351256482016-01-05T11:38:04.962-05:002016-01-05T11:38:04.962-05:00It certainly isn't as artistic on the outside,...It certainly isn't as artistic on the outside, but then, gosh, WHAT IS?! Nothing. Things do give way to "progress," don't they? Jackie Goodmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10481681235977618420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1696567623400325063.post-77548031759899003882016-01-05T11:35:02.849-05:002016-01-05T11:35:02.849-05:00No relation to Celestine Sibley.No relation to Celestine Sibley.Jackie Goodmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10481681235977618420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1696567623400325063.post-77635806072402632092016-01-04T13:55:27.573-05:002016-01-04T13:55:27.573-05:00Hi, James. Sorry, for some reason I didn't get...Hi, James. Sorry, for some reason I didn't get your email. Please try again at chadcarlson101@gmail.com and message me on FaceBook--Chad Carlson. Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15308085628287014607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1696567623400325063.post-60502678320145537932015-09-23T12:20:54.512-04:002015-09-23T12:20:54.512-04:00Hi, Chad. You did not answer our email. Still in...Hi, Chad. You did not answer our email. Still interested in Chris Sibley collection? thanks. JimJameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15979304739514403443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1696567623400325063.post-60383974635556500172015-09-15T09:15:21.881-04:002015-09-15T09:15:21.881-04:00Hi, Chad. I just saw this today, 9/15/15. Will e...Hi, Chad. I just saw this today, 9/15/15. Will email you today. thanks.<br />Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15979304739514403443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1696567623400325063.post-79707917664101067212015-09-15T09:15:01.344-04:002015-09-15T09:15:01.344-04:00Hi, Chad. I just saw this today, 9/15/15. Will e...Hi, Chad. I just saw this today, 9/15/15. Will email you today. thanks.<br />Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15979304739514403443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1696567623400325063.post-90621683518500956812015-09-10T16:57:54.203-04:002015-09-10T16:57:54.203-04:00Hi, James. I am interested. Please email me at cha...Hi, James. I am interested. Please email me at chadbcarlson101[at]gmail.com. Thanks. Chadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01068141339585846484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1696567623400325063.post-55346832581933784522015-09-10T16:56:08.552-04:002015-09-10T16:56:08.552-04:00Hi, James. I am interested. Please email me at cha...Hi, James. I am interested. Please email me at chadbcarlson101[at]gmail.com. Thanks. Chadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01068141339585846484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1696567623400325063.post-41740724074009699452015-07-29T14:44:16.309-04:002015-07-29T14:44:16.309-04:00Chris was a wonderful artist. So sad she died so ...Chris was a wonderful artist. So sad she died so young. I have about 25 pieces of her handmade pottery from the early 70's...before Urban Nirvana...all one of a kind....bowls, candlesticks, wine goblets, mugs, wall decorations, etc. many with the angel faces from the Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah. I am interested in selling the collection if her family, friends or collectors are interestedJameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15979304739514403443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1696567623400325063.post-42628493001524331622015-04-02T15:53:00.814-04:002015-04-02T15:53:00.814-04:00I lived near urban nirvana back in 92. At the time...I lived near urban nirvana back in 92. At the time they had a 15 foot tall pink flamingo. My wife and I had discussed buying it when we were moving to a traditional Atlanta brick ranch out in Smyrna. It would have truly made our house stand out from the rest of the neighborhood. I'm sad to hear she died and that urban nirvana is no more. It was truly a special place. Paulnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1696567623400325063.post-73124403159220890512013-08-31T15:04:48.203-04:002013-08-31T15:04:48.203-04:00FYI - SocialSweetSpot is my business name, I am Ka...FYI - SocialSweetSpot is my business name, I am Karen Ellis socialsweetspot@gmail.comsocialsweetspothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00997450210216800763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1696567623400325063.post-16651111875300290442013-08-31T15:00:10.694-04:002013-08-31T15:00:10.694-04:00I too lived in Atlanta from 1989-1995 - surly th...I too lived in Atlanta from 1989-1995 - surly these were the BEST years of Atlanta - the creativity was magnificent, and shared in the subtle Southern way. Viva Atlanta cir 1990's - I still have several pieces of Christine Sibley's Pottery. If you are a collector, you need to contact me, I need to give them a good home. I can't believe she is gone, I heard nothing of it...socialsweetspothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00997450210216800763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1696567623400325063.post-91488648163812503042012-10-12T20:56:58.602-04:002012-10-12T20:56:58.602-04:00I am still so sad about Chris. We were good friend...I am still so sad about Chris. We were good friends in the 70's. She was so tiny but did amazing works of art. I covet my all too few objects.Bethannnoreply@blogger.com