Hindsight - Resident Artist Exhibition

So now that the show is almost over, I am finally posting some photos from the RA show Hindsight at the Living Arts Centre.

Rachael Wong's amazing piece

My pieces all setup - I'm liking the red dot....

goodbye crackle!

absolutely loved Alex Anagnostou's piece.

Heather Konschuh's trio of pieces

Joseph di Lorenzo's Dali inpsired glass clock.

lovely ceramics by Ishrat Suhrwardy

Some more epic pieces from Paula Vandermey

When I first saw this piece I thought it was a bunch of glass frit arranged neatly all over the floor. It's really coconut shavings, rice and other small things that have been dyed all of these lovely colours. Even with the please do not touch sign, the edges are not as crisp as they were on opening night!

One of a Kind Xmas 2009

So I finally got around to uploading photos from One of a Kind. It was a wonderful show and I am happy that I was in the Rising star section and got meet so many lovely people. And I am so happy that I no longer have to spend all day telling everyone that yes, it is in fact all made out of glass

my booth - the front

my booth - the back

The elusive Krystal was not impressed with my early morning paparazzi attack. So here is her booth with her delightful ceramic pieces!

I am now the proud owner of the tall cup in the back, hooray for trades!

The lovely Cristina Larsen of Textile Platypus with hand felted, hand sewn little critters. I absolutely adore the bunny I got from her - his name is Kyle.

Benita of House of Hsueh and her sister Brenda posing with their bunnies!

Popcorn monsters by Banjo Puppets

Pocoplush! Super cute plush toys from Montreal

One of my new favourite people: Isabelle Veilleux of Zazai with her textile work. She makes really beautiful scarves and other amazing things. She definitely helped make the time go by faster too!

Isabelle's super cute little plush guys

Here we have Michael with his hilarious pretend buzzers. I now own one that says minions and it makes me really happy - photo to follow soon....

Unity & Diversity

Now that we are into the end of September I am happy to say that the Cheongju International Craft Biennale in South Korea has begun. My piece 'Assigning Flaws' (shown above) was selected along with over 200 pieces by other craftspeople to represent Canada in the 'Unity & Diversity" show in the Canadian Pavillion at the Biennale. The work will be on display until November 1st, 2009.

More Info:

The Cheongju International Craft Biennale (CICB) began in 1999 and has grown steadily over the last 10 years to become the largest multi-disciplinary fine craft Biennale in the world. The 2009 CICB, its 6th biennale, will feature international exhibitions, special events, academic discussions and significant high-profile awards. In 2007 the biennale was attended by over half a million visitors worldwide, and a wealth of craft makers from over forty countries were showcased in the month long event. With a focus on high-quality functional and sculptural craft, the Biennale attracts attention from collectors, curators, academics, craftspeople and, of course, the public.

The CICB has invited Canada as its 2009 guest country, which means that the work of Canadian craftspeople will take centre stage in the Guest Pavillion with a national exhibtion including over 200 works. Entitled Unity & Diversity, and curated by Dr. Sandra Alfoldy, editor of Neo Craft, Modernity and the Crafts, the exhibition will explore the range of work by Canadian craftspeople through the themes of Water, Land, Contact, Flora/Fauna, Arrivals, Myth/Metaphor and Departures.

I am so excited to be participating on a show of this scale, and am proud to be exhibiting with so many talented artists from across the nation.

Sticks and Stones

I am so excited to announce that I am having a solo show. The show will consist of my sculptural work from this year, a collection of awards made for insults.

Details

Where - Launch Projects Gallery - 404 Adelaide St. W, Toronto
When - July 29th - August 9th
Gallery Hours - Wednesday - Sunday, 12 pm -5 pm
Opening Reception - Thursday July 30th, 6 pm - 9 pm

I'll be sitting the show on the weekends, so please come visit!

Hope to see you there!

po-lar-i-ty

po⋅lar⋅i⋅ty [poh-lar-i-tee, puh-] -noun

1. physics
a. the property or characteristic that produces unequal physical effects at different points in a body or system, as a magnet or storage battery.
b. the positive or negative state in which a body reacts to a magnetic, electric, or other field.
2. the presence or manifestation of two opposite or contrasting principles or tendencies.
3. Linguistics
a. (of words, phrases, or sentences) positive or negative character.
b. polar opposition.

Po-lar-i-ty, an art exhibition which explores ideas surrounding polarity and dichotomy, specifically with regard to traditional women’s roles, activities and rituals.

A group art exhibition of sculpture, glass, photography, multiples and installation by: Leanne Eisen. Emma Gerard. Alexandra Mainella. Kim Stanford. Curated by Stephanie Cormier and Tara Bursey

Please come check this one out.

Details!
Where: Launch Projects, 404 Adelaide St. West, Toronto
When: June 17 – 28
Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Sunday, 12 - 5

OPENING!!

Thursday June 18th, 6-9

May Update

Just a quick update on shows I have participated in this month. The first of which being the Seattle Erotic Art Festival.

On display was my piece (shown below) titled "Beat with Odds", a collaboration with my friend Clayton Haigh.

Secondly, is the juried exhibition called 'FAUX' at INFLUX Gallery in Calgary. This show examines the idea of friend vs. faux, real vs. fake, authentic or imitation. On display is a full candy necklace, on elastic and all. This show opened on Thursday (May 7th) and runs through until June 20.