Back in March I had my paper cut structures (Vessels) featured on All Things Paper, and the Imaginary Girl series was featured on Sway blog.
Click the links below to read the full articles.
Cut Paper Structures – Rachael Ashe
Sway Vision: Imaginary Girl by Rachael Ashe
It’s always a thrill to have my work mentioned on other blogs.
I’ve begun setting up a little shop on Society6 to sell prints and other products of some of my work. At the moment there are only six items available and all are cut paper designs.
If you love the cut paper typography series I now have three words available on Society6 as prints, and iPhone cases. I really love the cases and may have to get one myself. I’m hoping to make these available in a few other colours, so let me know if there is something you’d like.
Keep an eye on Society6 as I add more work to my shop.
Do you remember those paper instruments I was commissioned to make a few months ago? The music video they appear in has recently surfaced and I can finally share it with you.
This is Current Swell’s latest release, “I Want A Bird”.
The video was created by the wonderful team at Giant Ant.
A few people have asked when I’ll be teaching another altered book workshop. At the moment, I only have one scheduled for this fall but I’m hoping to have something lined up for late spring.
View more student work from past altered book workshops.
In September I’ll be teaching a full day workshop at Into the heArt, an upcoming art retreat in Maple Ridge, BC. This is a good excuse to take time away from daily life and immerse yourself in a few days of creative exploration. If you’re familiar with the ArtFest (now retired) in Port Townsend, this is along the same lines.
Check out the full list of classes and instructors, and further details about the retreat on the Creative Finds web site.
This coming Saturday, I will be on location at Opus Art Supplies Hastings location giving an in-store demo of paper cutting techniques. The demo is FREE but you must register by phone (604‑678‑5889) to reserve a spot as space is limited.
Full details about the demo can be found on the Opus website.
Freeform Paper Cutting Techniques
Opus Downtown
Date: Saturday, February 16th, 2013
Time: 2pm to 4pm
Location: 207 West Hastings Street
As mentioned previously, I will be hosting an artist reception along with four other artists to showcase work commissioned for Vancity Credit Union last year. Original art work created by Robi Smith, Christina Norberg, Jasna Sokolovic, Noel O’Connell (and me) is on permanent display at the South Burnaby Branch located at 5064 Kingsway.
Join us for the artist reception on Saturday January 12th, 2013, 1pm to 3pm, in the Community Stage Room. All of the artists will be present.
Artist Reception – Vancity Commissions
Date: Saturday January 12th, 2013
Time: 1pm to 3pm
Location:South Burnaby Vancity Branch, 5064 Kingsway
Hey look, it’s me in yet another video segment talking about my work. I did this interview a few weeks ago, shortly after finishing the paper instruments project, so I think I look very tired on camera.
TELUS Optik Local myVancouver 409 from Laura O'Grady on Vimeo.
Thanks to Telus TV producer, Mia Jagpal, for the interview.
Cut. Fold. Repeat. These are words that pretty accurately describe my process but they’re also the title of a small show I’m having at the Port Moody Arts Centre in October. As part of the Cabinet of Curiosity series, I have created an installation within the Plum Gallery Display Case of paper cut designs, work-in-progress pieces, and sculpture made from paper.
In my approach to putting together this show I wanted to create an installation combining a variety of recent works-in-progress. Some are explorations of materials, and others of process, but each express my interest in the repetition of shape and form. The idea is to create a large-scale three-dimensional visual sketchbook.
Please join me for the opening of the show on Thursday October 4th, 6pm to 8pm.
Cut Fold Repeat: Works with Paper
Port Moody Arts Centre
Opening night: October 4th, 6 to 8pm
Dates: October 4th to November 10th, 2012
Location: 2425 St. John’s Street, Port Moody
Web site: http://www.pomoarts.ca/
Last week I had the wonderful opportunity to be interviewed by Chris Bentzen for his video series, Hot Art Wet City. It’s a thrill to be a part of this project because this on-going series has featured an incredible selection of people in the Vancouver creative community.
Speaking on camera isn’t something that comes naturally to me, but Chris did a good job of helping me relax. The portion of content featured in the video is but a small part of a longer conversation we had, and focuses on some of the process of creating work.
Interview with Vancouver artist Rachael Ashe from bentzen on Vimeo.
Watch and enjoy. I would love to hear your feedback on this.
The Word On The Street is Canada’s National Book and Magazine Festival that happens every September in six cities across the country.
I’ve been attending this event for years, and have fond memories of wandering Queen Street in Toronto with my mom as we rummaged through the tables of books that took over the street for the day. For a bookworm like me it was a dream come true, especially when bargains are involved.
This year I will be sharing my work at The Word on the Street as an exhibitor. Look for me in the Alice MacKay Room as part of Word Under the Street, where you can also find zines, alternative comics, and book artists. I’ll be the one transforming unwanted books into sculptural artwork.
The Word On The Street
Date: Sunday September 30th, 2012
Time: 11am to 5pm
Location: Library Square, 350 West Georgia Street
