I’m thrilled to share a terrific review of our show, Cut Weave Throw Print, which opened last week at Elissa Cristall Gallery.
By Amanda Wood
Read the article here on Galleries West, written by Amy Gogarty »
I hit the ground running in early August, just a few days after I returned from our two month sabbatical I started a two month artist residency at MakerLabs. The Tools for Women residency is a new offering they started this year to encourage and foster more women to use the space. There are cohorts of four people from diverse backgrounds starting each month, with the first four weeks spent on classes, and the rest of the time is for exploring, experimenting, and developing skills.
My main focus has been on learning to use the laser cutter, and testing various materials. The first few photos are details of the scribbles I laser cut from Canson paper, just to see the results. It would be so nice to iterate an idea and not have to do it by hand every time.
My second session of materials testing was to cut a few of the same scribbles from coloured acrylic. The colour choices were limited because I was using whatever MakerLabs happened to have on hand in the store. I’m happy with these two pieces, and feel they work well in the colours and materials. I really want to make larger ones.
I like the layered shadow and colours the cast by the transparent fluorescent green scribble. It’s such a great affect.
I have a couple more weeks remaining of the residency, a few more sessions with the laser cutter scheduled, and more material tests to tackle.
A few days before I left town towards the end of May the team from Paper-Oh came by the studio to do an interview with me about my work. Watch the video below. Thank you to Wade, Andrea, and Eder for all their hard work on this.
Paper-Oh is a sketchbook brand local to Vancouver, and they produce beautifully designed books with high quality paper for all of your sketchbook needs. I’ve been using them myself for the past couple of years.
(Disclaimer: the post is NOT sponsored and the opinions shared are my own)
This week I was thrilled to finally see the results of a video shoot I did over a year ago for the CBC series Art Minute. Watch it below, and read the blog post here »
Thank you to the team from Anthem Jackson for filming me at work, and including me in the series.
Join me on Saturday April 28th, 11am to 2pm, for a studio sale of EPIC PROPORTIONS!!!
I’ll have a mix of work created over the past five years priced low to sell. The selection will include small collage pieces, paper cut designs, gel pen drawings, paper embroidery, and the last of my altered book art.
Dapple, 20″ x 20″
Gel pen drawing, 12″ x 12″
Vortex, 16″ x 20″
Propellor, 16″ x 20″
The studio sale is generously hosted by fellow artist, Valerie Arntzen, at her studio in Strathcona. She will have a selection of mixed media assemblage work and photography marked down for sale as well.
I hope to see you there!
Studio Sale with Rachael Ashe & Valerie Arntzen
AMP Studio
Date: Saturday April 28th, 2018
Time: 11:00am to 2pm
Location: 800 Keefer Street, at Hawks Avenue
My first show of 2018 will be a group art show titled, Get Lucky, hosted by District Local.
In celebration of Chinese New Year and the Year of the Dog 2018, we’re bringing back Get Lucky, a free one-day art show, for a second year. Vancouver artists have created artwork on red pocket/lucky envelopes – trust us, these pieces will blow you away. The show is timed with the annual Chinese New Year Parade – and it’s right on the parade route. Come get a full dose of new year fun and support the incredibly creative culture we have in Vancouver.
Read the full list of artists here.
Date: Sunday, February 18, 2018
Time: 11am – 4pm
Location: Fortune Sound, 147 E Pender Street
(On the Chinese New Year parade route!)
Nikkei National Museum is pleased to present its ninth annual BLOOM party and silent art auction on Saturday, June 10, 2017. This is the museum’s main fundraiser, to support exhibits and educational programs related to the history and culture of Japanese Canadians. Get your tickets here »
I have contributed a framed paper cut piece to the silent auction. Inspired by the Kimono theme of this year’s fundraiser I chose a Japanese textile pattern of cherry blossoms, and hand cut the design from black card stock. The photo above is a detail of this piece.
Bloom Fundraiser
Date: Saturday, June 10, 2017
Time: 2:00-4:30pm
Tickets: $25 + tax | Members $20 + tax
Dress code: Japanese inspired
Join me on Saturday January 28th, 11:30am to 4pm, for a studio sale of EPIC PROPORTIONS!!!
I’ll have a mix of work created over the past ten years (or so) priced low to sell. The selection will include metal prints, liquid light prints, small collage work, paper cut pieces, and the last of my altered book art.
Four and Twenty Black Birds – Mixed Media Altered Book
The Bog Tree – 24″ x 24″ Image Transfer on Aluminum
Wind & Water (series)
The studio sale is generously hosted by fellow artist, Valerie Arntzen, at her studio in Strathcona. She will have a selection of mixed media assemblage work marked down for sale as well.
It’s about time these pieces of art find their forever homes, and it could be with you!
Studio Sale with Rachael Ashe & Valerie Arntzen
AMP Studio
Date: Saturday January 28, 2017
Time: 11:30am to 4pm
Location: 800 Keefer Street, at Hawks Avenue
We’re a few short days away from the 20th Annual Eastside Culture Crawl, and everyone I know is in the midst of their last bit of preparation. The Crawl begins Thursday November 17th and continues until Sunday November 20th. It’s a terrific opportunity to see up close all of the amazing creators who live and work in East Vancouver.
This year you will find me as a guest artist in the studio of Propellor Design, at 1120 East Georgia Street which is location C5 on the Crawl map. I will be showing a mix of paper cut work, drawings, and a small selection of paper stitching. Come by and say hi!
Birch-Meridian light by Propellor Design
With over 500 artists registered this year I’m sure it can feel overwhelming to decide where to go and who to visit during Culture Crawl. To make things a little easier I have put together a short list of people I recommend you visit this weekend:
1. Textile artists Michelle Sirios Silver and Stephanie Symns of Antipod Workshop located at 1610 Clark Drive or E19 on the Crawl map.
Hooked rug by Michelle Sirois-Silver
Pillow by Antipod Workshop
2. Mixed media artist Tristesse Seeliger in The Arts Factory located at 281 Industrial Avenue or D2 on the Crawl map.
Painting by Tristesse Seeliger
3. Designer and sculptor Diane Espiritu of Espiritu Design Studio located 288 E Georgia Street or B16 on the Crawl map.
Ceramics by Espiritu Design Studio
4. Mixed media jewellery artist Bridget Catchpole located in studio #315 at 1000 Parker Street Studios or D3 on the Crawl map.
Jewellery by Bridget Catchpole
5. Chopstick upcycling manufacturing company ChopValue at The Arts Factory located at 281 Industrial Avenue or D2 on the Crawl map.
Tiles and shelves by ChopValue
6. New media painter and sculptor Trevor Van den Eijnden in Acme Studios located at 112 East Hastings Street or B17 on the Crawl map.
Painting by Trevor Van den Eijnden
Visit the Eastside Culture Crawl website to see the full list of incredible artists to visit this weekend. You can also view the Crawl program online here.
See you there!
It’s wonderful to realize the Eastside Culture Crawl is now in its twentieth year. The event has touched so many lives, connected artists, helped build careers, and inspired visitors. This will be my sixth year as a participating artist, and I’m proud to be a part of this distinguished community event.
This year I have partnered with the inspiring multi-disciplinary team of Propellor Design and will be a guest artist in their studio. I am thrilled to be invited to show in their space because I am inspired and excited by the work they create. Find us at 1120 East Georgia Street, east of Glen Drive.
Visit my page on the Culture Crawl web site to see a preview of some of the selected work I’ll be showing. I hope to see you here.
Eastside Culture Crawl
November 17th to 20th, 2016
Thurs & Fri 5pm to 10pm | Sat & Sun 11am to 6pm
Address: Propellor Studio, 1120 East Georgia Street