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| Gayle Kells oil on canvas |
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| Gayle Kells mixed media (oil, wax, charcoal) |
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| Roy Whiddon |
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| Celina Gunn |
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| Ivy Deavy |
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Wednesday, November 10, 2010
"The Nude Show" OPENING 6-9 pm,Friday, November 12th 2010
Thursday, November 4, 2010
"The Nude Show" Friday, November 12th 6-9 pm
four artists and the nude
oil on canvas- Gayle Kells
acrylic on canvas- Celina Gunn
mixed media-Ivy Deavy
black and white photography-Roy Whiddon
More information and pics to follow, please pencil in your calendar
for our first "Nude Show" on Friday, 12th November from 6.00 pm
to 9.00 pm. This show is a balance of two established artists and two
emerging artists. Each artist will be asked to say a few words and
answer questions at about 7.00 pm.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
"Seven Lakes Further North", Monotype Printmaking by Chayle Cook
Reception and Opening: Thursday, Oct. 21st, 6.00 - 8.30 pm
Talk by Chayle Cook at 7.00 pm
Show dates: October 22nd to November 7th 2010
Chayle Cook is a gifted artist, also a jeweller (organic, architectural and enamelled), bookmaker (handsewn) and a printmaker. This show is a narrative of monotype prints,
or monoprints, so called because each piece is a one-off, original. When we think of printing presses, or even copper etchings, we think of the purpose as being to make several, or many, copies. The monotype technique, that Chayle Cook uses, results in an original work of art.
As to the subject of show, well known Quebec writer Robert Lalonde's novel "Sept Lacs Plus au Nord" (Seven Lakes Further North), I will let Chayle Cook explain:
"Inspired by the novel, "Sept lacs Plus au Nord" by Robert Lalonde, the printmaking process of monotype lends itself well to the representation of its atmosphere and narrative. I have become captivated by the universality of the journey in this story. Vivid images have been imprinted on me; landscapes and figures, created through intricate metaphors and analogies.
The imagery evoked in the writing is rich in emotional significance, though vague in specifics, it leaves it up to the reader to define many of the details about the history of the characters and events that lead to crisis. My work does not seek to illustrate the story, rather to capture this relationship between the reader and the literary work. The monotype process has given me opportunities, through happenstance, to explore the notion of interpretation and the means to relate to the viewer.
Talk by Chayle Cook at 7.00 pm
Show dates: October 22nd to November 7th 2010
Chayle Cook is a gifted artist, also a jeweller (organic, architectural and enamelled), bookmaker (handsewn) and a printmaker. This show is a narrative of monotype prints,
or monoprints, so called because each piece is a one-off, original. When we think of printing presses, or even copper etchings, we think of the purpose as being to make several, or many, copies. The monotype technique, that Chayle Cook uses, results in an original work of art.
As to the subject of show, well known Quebec writer Robert Lalonde's novel "Sept Lacs Plus au Nord" (Seven Lakes Further North), I will let Chayle Cook explain:
"Inspired by the novel, "Sept lacs Plus au Nord" by Robert Lalonde, the printmaking process of monotype lends itself well to the representation of its atmosphere and narrative. I have become captivated by the universality of the journey in this story. Vivid images have been imprinted on me; landscapes and figures, created through intricate metaphors and analogies.
Monday, September 27, 2010
"my home in raw form" Original Mounted Photography by May-Jun
Reception and Opening: Thursday, September 30th, 6-9 pm
Talk by May-Jun at 7 pm
"You can find beauty, no matter where you are in life and these pictures are the earth in pure form, our home."
May-Jun is a talented artist and musician, who combines her passion for the visual and the aural as a means of expression and a means of earning a livelihood. As a singer/songwriter,
May-Jun performs live shows and produces great videos. As a photographer, May-Jun has worked in China, Hong-Kong, Mexico, the Canadian Arctic, Toronto and New York. Areas of special interest are: abstract, interior architecture, portraiture and of course, the Arctic.
May-Jun has covered VIP events with the likes of Ron Sexsmith and Kaos and for two years
worked as the event photographer for the Drake Hotel (well known for its arts and music scene on Queen St. West) in Toronto.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
"from knife edge to tranquility" - oil paintings on canvas by Kevin Dodds
Opening and Reception: Thursday, September 9th, 6 - 9 pm
Talk by Kevin Dodds at 7 pm
Show Dates: 9th to 26th September 2010 (Closed Mondays and Tuesdays)
Born and raised in Arnprior, just "up the line" from Ottawa, Kevin Dodds is well known for his rural scenes and local landscapes. At the risk of disappointing, this show "From knife edge to tranquility" will have none of that. In order to break from the limits of his past success, Kevin has spent the past four years in Florida. This Canadian premiere of his new work is sure to surprise his longstanding fans, I am equally sure that it will earn him new ones.
"My journey as a professional artist has taken many directions over the years; from the Ottawa Valley and western Quebec to my newest passion - the colourful and complex Miami, Florida. By experimenting with various colours and shapes, I have developed a technique where colour is put down in squares, then broken down further into non- shapes, thus creating a three dimensional for the viewer. Currently my work is progressing in three styles of painting from modernism, impressionism and to realism."
Talk by Kevin Dodds at 7 pm
Show Dates: 9th to 26th September 2010 (Closed Mondays and Tuesdays)
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| Reflections |
Born and raised in Arnprior, just "up the line" from Ottawa, Kevin Dodds is well known for his rural scenes and local landscapes. At the risk of disappointing, this show "From knife edge to tranquility" will have none of that. In order to break from the limits of his past success, Kevin has spent the past four years in Florida. This Canadian premiere of his new work is sure to surprise his longstanding fans, I am equally sure that it will earn him new ones.
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| Painted strings |
"My journey as a professional artist has taken many directions over the years; from the Ottawa Valley and western Quebec to my newest passion - the colourful and complex Miami, Florida. By experimenting with various colours and shapes, I have developed a technique where colour is put down in squares, then broken down further into non- shapes, thus creating a three dimensional for the viewer. Currently my work is progressing in three styles of painting from modernism, impressionism and to realism."
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| Summer flowers |
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| Maple in the woods |
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| Impression 40" x 60" |
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| Fluorescent 20" x 40" |
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| Prosperity 40" x 60" |
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Benefit Art Sale and Party for Jaya Krishnan and the Orphans of Angkor Wat
Thursday, August 19th 6 - 9 pm
Last year, Jaya Krishnan travelled to Cambodia and worked with an orphanage that is not far from the ruins of Angkor Wat. Jaya was inspired by what this small organisation was accomplishing and stayed to share what he has learned over a lifetime of painting.
This year I challenged Jaya to bring back paintings and we would have a benefit to send money to help the kids. Jaya has 50 paintings that will be available and all the money received from the these sales will go directly back to the orphanage.
As a background to the "Orphans and Disabled Arts Association", the founder, Leng, witnessed the death of his father at the hands of the Khmer Rouge. Leng was taken in by his Uncle and Aunt and because of his background, he is drawn to help as many underprivileged children as he can. ODA currently supports 25 children at their residential orphanage and aims to provide for up to 50 at this site, as funds allow.
The main ODA objective is for the children to learn at an early age to help themselves.
This is achieved by encouraging the development of confidence, life skills and education so as to ensure that each child leaves ODA capable of being self-sufficient and of building themselves a better future.
Also showing, until the 22nd August, will be Jaya's new works of the region. Jaya has brought back a video of the children and will give a short talk with Q and A on Thursday, 19th August 6 - 9 pm.
Last year, Jaya Krishnan travelled to Cambodia and worked with an orphanage that is not far from the ruins of Angkor Wat. Jaya was inspired by what this small organisation was accomplishing and stayed to share what he has learned over a lifetime of painting.
This year I challenged Jaya to bring back paintings and we would have a benefit to send money to help the kids. Jaya has 50 paintings that will be available and all the money received from the these sales will go directly back to the orphanage.
As a background to the "Orphans and Disabled Arts Association", the founder, Leng, witnessed the death of his father at the hands of the Khmer Rouge. Leng was taken in by his Uncle and Aunt and because of his background, he is drawn to help as many underprivileged children as he can. ODA currently supports 25 children at their residential orphanage and aims to provide for up to 50 at this site, as funds allow.
The main ODA objective is for the children to learn at an early age to help themselves.
This is achieved by encouraging the development of confidence, life skills and education so as to ensure that each child leaves ODA capable of being self-sufficient and of building themselves a better future.
Also showing, until the 22nd August, will be Jaya's new works of the region. Jaya has brought back a video of the children and will give a short talk with Q and A on Thursday, 19th August 6 - 9 pm.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
"Colour my Reality" oil impasto by Michel-Luc Bellemare
Opening: Thursday, 17th June 2010 6-8 pm
Talk by Michel-Luc Bellemare at 7 pm
Glittering Abstract Paintings in the format of a new painting technique called Color-Realism, which brings to the forefront the analysis of color and its effects. The style is a supra-impasto technique in the form of thickly applied paint with a layer of glitter, which makes the painting radiate, and gives the painting movement in the sense that as the viewer walks around the painting the image actually changes, change the lighting and so does the image, which may be the first time in the history of painting that such an effect is possible as with color-realism paintings the image is becomes dynamic, rather than static as previous art has been.
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