Category: Exhibitions & Art Shows

15th Annual Eastside Culture Crawl

It’s that time of year again, when artists living and working in East Vancouver open their doors to the public for the Eastside Culture Crawl.

The event is just under a month away but I thought I’ve give a heads up that I will be a participating artist again this year. I am really looking forward to it, especially since my preparations are coming together nicely.

Dates: Friday, November 18th to Sunday, November 20th, 2011
Time: Fri 5pm to 10pm | Sat & Sun 11am to 6pm
Location: 1660 East Georgia Street or D06 on the Culture Crawl map.

If you haven’t gotten your hands on a program guide yet you can preview it online.

I’ll share more about the work I’m presenting during the Crawl in an upcoming blog post. I hope to see you at my studio in November.

Artist in the Window at Bird on a Wire Creations

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This Saturday I’ll be folding the pages of books into new configurations as the featured artist-in-the-window at Bird on a Wire Creations on Main Street. I’ll be in there working away from 11am to 4pm, so if you haven’t yet had the chance to visit this lovely little shop, now’s your chance.

As with last time, chocolate is always appreciated. 😉

Artist Window
11am to 4pm, September 24th, 2011
Bird on a Wire Creations
2535 Main Street, between Broadway & 10th
Vancouver BC

Private View at Bird on a Wire Creations

For the month of September I am one of the featured artists at Bird on a Wire Creations. On Thursday September 1st there will be an evening opening at the shop to kick things off – with music, food, and the artists in attendance. I invite you to attend and visit this lovely little Main Street shop full of wonderful handmade things.

This is the launch of a Private View series of events scheduled to run on the first Thursday of every month at Bird on a Wire. These informal evenings will feature live music and showcase works by select visual artists. You are welcome to drop by, or stay for the whole evening. Everyone is welcome, and wine and snacks will be provided. This is a great opportunity to view and purchase affordable art, and meet local artists.

Also featured in September is the work of printer and illustrator, Lori Dean-Dyment. Musical entertainment on opening evening will be provided by singer / song writer, Jody Doidge.

Date: Thursday September 1, 2011
Time: 7 pm to 9:30 pm
Location: 2535 Main Street, between Broadway and 10th
Phone: 604 874 7415

There is a facebook event page available if you would like to RSVP» (but also not necessary).

I look forward to seeing you there.

Forgotten Knowledge at Stone Age Art Company

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The last week and a half has been such a whirlwind that I haven’t had any time to update the blog. I’m behind in mentioning the latest exhibition where you can see my work.

I have work on display in ReVision @ Creekhouse, which is a show of artwork made from recycled and repurposed materials on Granville Island. The show started last weekend and has just been extended one more week (due to popular demand) and will run until Sunday, July 24th.

The Forgotten Knowledge series of altered books that I created last year for Container Art is on display in the window of the Stone Age Art Company. It’s the prefect spot for the books and can be seen even if the shop is closed.

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Boris helped me deliver my work to Granville Island last Wednesday and the hilarious thing is we used a smart car from Car2Go to do it. (It’s our only access to a car at the moment, because we don’t own one). Between the four boxes of books, large bag of paper flowers, and one giant paper tree, we were packed in tighter than a clown car full of clowns. (We felt like clowns too).

There will be more work added to ReVision this coming weekend, so if you’re down on Granville Island check it out. Details can be found on their web site.

Vancouver Mini Maker Faire Was Awesome

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The title says it all. I really enjoyed exhibiting my work at Maker Faire this past weekend. I talked to so many people the first day I thought I was going to loose my voice. Sunday was a bit calmer, but just as busy as the day went on.

I had many great conversations with people about books, and was glad to hear “book people” such as librarians love my work. It was a pleasure to hear people stop by and tell me they found my work beautiful. I’m glad what I do inspires people.

This is the set up of my booth at Maker Faire. I’m so glad I had the space to include my paper tree. It hasn’t gotten out much since I made it last November.

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Congratulations to the organizers of Maker Faire for such a successful event. They did a terrific job of bringing everything together and having the whole experience run smoothly.

Many thank yous to the friends who stopped by to visit and give me a short break, especially to Kai and Boris for helping with the booth set up and tear down.

Vancouver Mini Maker Faire

This coming weekend, June 25th & 26th, I am excited to be taking part in the premier of Maker Faire in Vancouver.

Vancouver Mini Maker Faire is a two-day celebration of making and creating. It’s an all-ages family festival promoting the ethos of DIY on a large scale. I will be on site for the full weekend demonstrating and sharing how to make altered books, and paper cut work.

Due to limitations of space and time at the Faire, I will not be teaching a full workshop but if you bring an old book with you I’d be happy to work one-on-one to demonstrate the techniques I use in creating altered books.

From the Maker Faire web site:
Maker culture grew out of the DIY movement and is based on the principle that ordinary people, given access to knowledge, skills and technology, can and will create extraordinary things. A maker can be any person or group who invents, designs, and/or builds objects or information systems with the goal of learning, teaching, inspiring or improving the state of the world.

Vancouver Mini Maker Faire will take you through an inspiring, energetic and captivating range of exhibits, including workshops, performances, displays, and a speaker series. Some of the features include pyrotechnics, kinetic sculptures, interactive musical installations, and 3d printers that can print themselves. Interaction booths stationed throughout will centre around education: teaching people how to complete a circuit, spin wool, or smoke bacon!

Vancouver Maker Faire
Dates: Saturday June 25th & Sunday June 26th
Hours: 10 am to 5 pm both days
Location: 555 Great Northern Way
Vancouver BC V5T 1E2
Google Map

Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance through eventbrite »

Fairy Tales ReMixed: A Virtual Tour

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Last night was the opening of the Fairy Tales ReMixed exhibition at Seymour Art Gallery, and we had a really good turn out for the evening. I took at few photos in the gallery shortly before people began to arrive. I’m really pleased with how well all the work hangs together. It’s a really good show.

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The exhibition is only one week long, so your last chance to see it is this Sunday June 12th. Come by and meet the artists, watch a puppet show, and have your face painted.

Preview of Fairy Tales ReMixed

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I was at Seymour Art Gallery this morning to drop off my work and meet with the other artists. It’s really wonderful to see everyone’s work together after months of working away on our own.

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I took a few photos after everyone unwrapped their work. This is one of those rare occasions where I don’t have to hang the show myself and can leave it in the hands of the gallery.

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I’m excited to see everything hanging together on the gallery walls tomorrow.

Exhibition: Fairy Tales ReMixed

In June the Seymour Art Gallery is hosting a month long arts festival, which kicks off with a group art show on the theme of Fairy Tales ReMixed.

I am one of the four participating artists in the exhibition, and I will be premiering the fairy tale altered books I’ve been working on for the last few months. The show is only one week long, but there are two opportunities to visit the gallery and meet the artists during that time.

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Artists:
Cynthia Nugent, paintings & automata, Robi Smith, drawings & paintings, Kirsti Wakelin, illustration, and Rachael Ashe, altered books & collage.

Opening Reception:
Date: Tuesday June 7, 7 – 9 pm
Meet the artists, enjoy a ‘remixed’ fairytale reading, and eat your way through a magical fairytale-inspired food display.

Afternoon Celebration:
Date: Sunday June 12, 1–4 pm
We invite you to come dressed as a fairytale character to meet the artists and hear them speak about their work. Nika Vaughan, an artist specializing in face painting, will be on hand to help transform you into your favourite fairytale character or animal. Puppeteers Sandy Buck and Chad Hershler will also be at the gallery to perform their version of Oscar Wilde’s “The Birthday of the Infanta”.

Fairy Tales ReMixed
Date: June 7th to 12th, 2011
Seymour Art Gallery
4360 Gallant Avenue
North Vancouver BC
In the heart of Deep Cove.

There is an event page on Facebook if you would like to RSVP »