by Carole Epp | Jun 27, 2009 | Uncategorized
Nothing makes my day like when readers send lovely emails which end with links to their websites and blogs. There are only so many hours in the day to get things accomplished and hours it seems get eaten up in front of the computer, either productively or otherwise…so when people can help to direct me to gorgeous art to share with you guys it completely makes my day.
When Margaret Matsuyama contacted me I was immediately drawn to her work. (You likely get a sense by now that I’m a bit partial to figurative work, it’s my weakness.) But seriously how sweet are these?
Not only are they charming, they pack a good punch in terms of subject matter. Here’s a bit from Margaret’s artist statement:
“Art acts as a crossroads between my varied interests, and the different sides of my identity. I am drawn to work evoking childhood experience and the repression of identity when it does not conform to social norms. I am also interested in exploring the subtle differences of identity, and its fragility or impermanence.”
For more insight into her work and more images of other pieces check out her website, and of course you should become a follower of her blog as well! (Oh and make sure you make the little guys dance on the home page of her website, hours of entertainment!)
by Carole Epp | Jun 26, 2009 | Uncategorized
URBAN FOREST DESIGN STUDIO
WILDWOOD POTTERY
Christian D. Barr & Enzien Kufeld
June 26 – July 6
10am – 9pm
(For those willing to make the trip out we will help you by covering your GST.)
Approx. 115 km west of Edmonton on Hwy16(9km west of Wildwood)turn South on RR102, 250m
Urban Forest Design Studio
Box 636 – Wildwood,
AB T0E 2M0 – Canada
Ph: (780) 325-2360
Email: [email protected]
by Carole Epp | Jun 26, 2009 | Uncategorized
From the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery:
“Don’t miss Gilbert Poisssant’s Artist Talk scheduled for 1pm June 28. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with the distinctive vision of Gilbert Poissant and gain a fuller understanding of his intent and aesthetic. In a world enthralled with the virtual, Poissant has an abiding and profound attachment to and appreciation for his materials – he is grounded in the reality of “things”. Poissant has spent his professional life exploring all aspects of the discipline of creating ceramics. He is recognized for his contribution to public art. Poissant won a national competition for the realization of a work to adorn Quebec City’s “Ecole the Outremont Metro Station”. He was made a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts in 2003 and was invited to participate in the international symposium, Barro de Americo in Venezuela. This is just a short list of his many accomplishments. You will most definitely enjoy connecting with this artist and his work prior to the official opening of “VARIATIONS ON DISCS, SPIRALS, AND XUANJIS”.”
Read more about Gilbert here or visit his website to see more work here.
by Carole Epp | Jun 25, 2009 | Uncategorized
Lately I’ve spent way too much time working on a new series of sculptural work that is filled with skulls, wanna be angels and the darker side of humanity. When I stumbled across Valerie’s work in her etsy shop
Goodliving I was quite taken back. The serene beauty of her work, it’s speechless elegance spoke volumes to me about the emotions and aspects of humanity that I often try to capture in my own work. Here it was in front of me. Addressed from a completely different perspective and approach, and oh so beautifully rendered.
Each piece has such personality in their eyes. Such narrative in their stance.
Check out more of Valerie’s work here in her etsy shop.
by Carole Epp | Jun 24, 2009 | Uncategorized
Tin Shed Gallery, Faculty of Architecture
The University of Sydney
Opening: 16 July 2009, 3pm-5pm
Opening speaker: Janet Mansfeild
Show runs 17 July ~ 8 Aug 2009
Artists: Walter Auer, Anna Choi, Kim Dickey, Helen Earl, Gundrun Klix, Jia-Haur Liang, Bill Lungas, Pip McManus, Bruce McWhinney, Virginia Scotchie, Anegala Valamanesh and Yen Yonetani
by Carole Epp | Jun 23, 2009 | Uncategorized
Artist Residency at Creative Boost, Montreal
Emerging and established artists, as well as artist sponsors and organizations, are invited to apply for artist residency at Creative Boost. Situated in the heart of downtown Montreal, Creative Boost is surrounded by a thriving cultural scene, offering artists a stimulating space in which to realize their artistic vision.
The facility consists of both private and communal studios, a fully equipped clay studio, and an art gallery. Creative Boost also offers a unique language immersion program where students improve their English or French through planned learning activities where art in all its forms plays an important role.
For all applications, please visit our website, www.creativeboost.ca.
