My show this year will be different in some ways. It is still a celebration of Easter. It still showcases what I have been working on in the last year. It continues to be an open invitation to new people and old friends. Like other years, it’s an art show and sale, though there will be a number of pieces I’m not ready to sell. The bulk of my new work is based on sketches I drew of Ken in the last few months of his life. I dedicate this show to Kenneth Welsh, who was always, always, always wildly enthusiastic about my work; respectful of my vocation and encouraging to me. So for those who knew Ken, this could act as a memorial. Being sensitive to this (and the possible dregs of covid) I decided to add a few more days when you can email me and make an appointment instead of braving a possible crowd (she wrote hopefully). Normal hours are 1:00-5:00 Friday April 7, Saturday April 8 and Sunday April 9 but appointments can be made for anytime between April 5 and April 10. Email me and we’ll figure something out. Come alone or bring your own crowd.
Below is a partial list of works in the show. There is much more but this is the new work. This list is a work in progress so please keep checking in! Prices and lack of them, subject to change.
Ken Sleeping 3' x 1' 2022 acrylic on hand carved basswood, cufflink
In God's Pocket 3' x 1' 2022 acrylic on hand carved basswood
I will lie by your side like the Sunday roast 3' x 1' 2022 acrylic on hand carved basswood
What folly I commit, I dedicate to you. 4' x 2' 2023 acrylic on hand carved basswood
Wrestling with the Resurrection 2022 4' x 4' acrylic and gold leaf on plywood and hand carved basswood sold This piece was originally done for Crossings Toronto, a contemporary stations of the cross. The following is my artist's statement about the piece: Wrestling with the Resurrection I wanted to celebrate the resurrection of Christ as the joyous exclamation point at the end of a difficult and sombre journey. I still want that. But in creating this piece, I also want to honour the indigenous children who died victims of residential schools run by segments of the Christian church. I am a Christian settler, haunted by their voices and wrestling with the resurrection. Can this all come together in one piece of art? I’m not sure. In the light of the long ignored evils of the residential schools, looking at the 'Calls to Action' 59-61 especially; can the cancer of colonialism be rooted out of the Christian body? Dare we hope? Dare we celebrate? Can we join The Creator in hearing the cries of these children?
reduction linoprints, monoprints, linoprints with drawing and painting added and collages 2023 $100.00 to $300.00 unframed
King Lear 2022 1' x 1' x 1" acrylic on hand carved basswood
Ken and Angie 2022 1' x 1' x 1" acrylic on hand carved basswood
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