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New Work at The Second Wedge!

| Lynne McIlvride

I am in the middle of a series celebrating my own fidgety hands—and the hands of all of us who make things with our hands, talk with our hands, worry with our hands.

There is a little drawing of me as a young child that a friend of my grandmother’s did. I didn’t know her, she just wanted to practice drawing. I had to stay perfectly still for an eternity in a little wool suit. It was probably 20 minutes. I remember the artist becoming red-faced and frustrated because I wasn’t staying still enough. Especially my hands. I thought she was angry at me which made me more anxious and fidgety. She finally gave up, exasperated.

Perversely, I still have the drawing. As an artist now I look back on it and find the hands the most interesting part.

So that’s part of the inspiration behind this series. The other thing that moved me in this direction was running into a small show of Naoko Matsubara’s wonderful prints of hands at the Art Gallery of Ontario a few months ago. Brilliant!

Below is the price list from The Second Wedge where my work will be showing until February 7.

Please note: #4 and #7 and #10 are now sold.

This will be showing at The Second Wedge, Uxbridge Ontario from December 10 to February 7 with the OPENING on Saturday December 13, 1-4.

The Hands are the stars of the show. Below are good pictures and approximate sizes of the hand series so far.

1. Self, I Suppose 7” x 12” $500.00
2. Wrestler 7” x 9” $400.00
3. Still Point 8” x 11” $500.00
4. Know Thy Self, 5” x 15” $600.00 SOLD
5. Self (Busy Behind the Scenes), 11” x 12” $500.00
7. Holy Place 10” x 10” $500.00 SOLD

8. Self Care 5.5” x 8” $400.00
9. One hand Holds the Other 4” x 7” $250.00
10. Making Things—like Disguises for Example 8” x 11” $500.00 SOLD
11. What is Your Name? 9” x 8” $400.00
12. Self 11” x 11” $500.00
27. Take Care 13” x 13” $500.00
28. Animated Hands 13” x 13” $500.00
30. Making Things 8” x 11” $500.00

My 38th Uxbridge Studio Tour!!

| Lynne McIlvride

Available Work:

Escape 5’ x 5’ Acrylic on carved basswood and plywood $3000.00
Eye 20” x 20” Acrylic on carved basswood and plywood $800.00
BIRDSONG 2’ x 2’ acrylic on hand carved basswood and birch plywood $2000.00
QUICK PRAYER 2’ x 2’ acrylic on hand carved basswood and birch plywood $1500.00
CANADA 12’ x 12” acrylic and gold leaf on hand carved basswood $800.00
Through a Glass Darkly Acrylic on plywood $3000.00
SPLENDOUR 6” X 6” acrylic and gold leaf on hand carved basswood $400.00
FRAGILE WINGS 6” X 6” acrylic and gold leaf on hand carved basswood $400.00
ILLUMINATION 6” X 6” acrylic and gold leaf on hand carved basswood $400.00
STRONG WINGS 8” x 12”acrylic and gold leaf on hand carved basswood $600.00
SWOOP acrylic and gold leaf on plywood $600.00
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CENTRE acrylic and gold leaf on birch plywood $5000.00

TOUCH2

| Lynne McIlvride
A few years ago, I thought it would be a good idea to co-organize a show of some former David Kaye Gallery artists who I particularly admired. A shout-out to then Propeller member Janet Read who initiated the process and championed the vision. And it was a GREAT show! That was “TOUCH”.  
I am VERY happy to say that Loree Ovens has taken the reins and organized “TOUCH 2” April 17 to May 5, 2024 at Propeller Art Gallery, Toronto. We just finished setting up our work and it looks wonderful.

Same artists; new work:
Dorothy Caldwell, Kai Chan, Ann Cummings, Susan Farquhar, Vivienne Jones, Susan Warner Keene, Valerie Knapp, Susan Lindsay, Susan Low-Beer, Lynne McIlvride, Loree Ovens

The exhibition contains a variety of media including textile, ceramic, jewelry, sculpture, paper, wood and mixed media.

Opening reception: Saturday, April 20th 2-4pm. 
Closing Reception: Saturday, May 5th 2-4pm.

TOUCH2 is part of Canadian Art Hop!
Canadian Art Hop Events: April 26 to April 28th. Loree Ovens (and possibly others) will be giving free informal 20-30 min talks about the exhibition at Propeller Art Gallery.
On Sunday, April 28th the gallery will remain open until 5:30pm.

Propeller Art Gallery
30 Abell St, Toronto

regular hours: Wed-Sat 1-5:30pm  Sun 12-4pm
www.propellerartgallery.com 
416 504-7142 
TOUCH2 online

Cat on a Blanket

2024

2′ x 2′

$2000.00

PAUSE

| Lynne McIlvride

My 2024 Easter Exhibition

It is my pleasure to present another annual Easter Art Show of my recent work.
March 29, 30 and 31 from 1:00 to 5:00 daily or email for an appointment (LynneMcilvride@icloud.com).
14260 Marsh Hill Road Utica Ontario. I look forward to seeing you!
I am working on a new exciting series of painted basswood CATS. As usual, there will also be older work including the painted relief sculptures dedicated to Ken Welsh. 

Here is a link to a talk I attempted for the Colour Research Society.

These 7 new cats are acrylic paint on hand carved basswood. They are all just slightly smaller than cat-size. I haven’t named or priced them yet but prices will range from $600-$800.

Another Easter Coming

| Lynne McIlvride

The Commission

Hello. I haven’t written anything for a year. I almost forget how. First of all I am thrilled to have finished the first of two paintings for niches at ‘Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church’ Toronto. I was honoured when Fr. Dan Donovan, priest and Toronto art collector since the 1950’s, asked me to come up with something to fit into the two niches at the church. If you know me at all, you will know that I do not normally do commissions. I find it very difficult. However I embraced the challenge and promptly caught mono so I was out of commission in both senses of the phrase for the rest of the summer. I finally finished and installed the first piece a month ago. The frame which I had great fun carving was made by carpenter, Brent Orenstein. The church is open to visitors if anybody would like to see this piece.

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The Trip to Salvation Mountain

Now you might see a bit of a theme here. Something old is new again. Something interesting is brewing. After the commission was done I had the chance to go on a quick trip to Long Beach California. I quickly sourced local Outsider artists’ environments since that seems to be what holds my interest lately. I had the chance to see Watt’s Towers and Salvation Mountain. Now Watt’s Towers was wonderful: I loved it. But Salvation Mountain with its unabashed bible verses and idealism spoke to me in a whole different way. Here’s Watts Towers first.

 

And now here is Salvation Mountain in Slab City. Visit if you can. Stay at Cherry and Abel’s Air BNB.

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And Now More Words: Revisiting the Bible

Yes my Easter Show is coming up but before it does, I am taking part in another wonderful event. Actor Ken Welsh is doing a live reading of the entire book of St. Mark at the local Anglican church in Uxbridge. He was kind enough to ask me if I wanted to have a few paintings around the church while he performs. Aside from the cross (seen below) that the church commissioned me to do several years ago, I will have two or three new works as a preview of my Easter show and I am also borrowing back ten or so older biblical paintings from local people. Victoria Joannou, violinist, will also be playing. This is a great opportunity to see Ken live. I saw him do this at Soulpepper theatre in Toronto a couple of years ago and it amazed me. Actually it was a sold-out weekday matinee and I went alone and sat beside a woman I didn’t know. I made conversation by saying I was surprised the theatre was so full on a wednesday afternoon. She looked at me as if I had an IQ of about 37 and said slowly and emphatically “well….. it’s Ken Welsh!” So there you go.

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Actor Ken Welsh reads book of Mark under my commissioned cross

 

And Finally My Easter Show

This one is called Postcard from Salvation Mountain. What can I say but I hope you will come. Or should I say “wish you were here”? I hope to open my house this year as well as my studio. It is slowly becoming a piece of art in itself. Give me 20 more years….

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Only One Week Left??!?

Giant Tornado
| Lynne McIlvride
Giant Tornado

I am astonished there is only one week left to see my show. Although it was great to see the response at the opening, I am touched by those who visited in quieter times and wrote to me of being uplifted. How appropriate, in a show about tornados! I might arrange to be there sometime during the final weekend. I will post information if that is the case. If anyone has any interest in my work, I hope they will see the show. Although many of the paintings and constructions can be seen in my studio at the Uxbridge Studio Tour or my annual “Easter Show”, there is a narrative in this show–a configuration and order that is also part of the creative process. These pieces will never be seen in exactly the same way again. For one thing, I had to borrow a few back from present owners! Show ends Sunday, June 21st at 4:00 PM, Robert McLaughlin Gallery, downstairs in Gallery A.

(I call it the root cellar.)

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Cat Falling: Step One: Terror
Cat Falling: Step One: Terror

Safe Landing, Cold Feet

Cat Falling: Step One: Terror
| Lynne McIlvride

Tomorrow (Sunday June 7) is my opening for “The Tornado that Turned into a Cat.” Oshawa McLaughlin Gallery, 12-4, downstairs in Gallery A. 18Today I try to figure out what to say in my talk. It will probably consist of what I have written in the last few weeks in this blog. I have put a lot of effort into this show and I admit some trepidation. Please join me tomorrow. My talk is scheduled for 1:30 but it can be avoided if you just want to come to the opening. (Give yourself a little extra time to skirt around Oshawa road closures). The show continues to June 21st. Don’t miss it!

Cat Falling: Step One: Terror
Cat Falling: Step One: Terror

Price List for Gallery “A” McLaughlin Solo Show called: “The Tornado that Turned into a CAT”

| Lynne McIlvride

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Hello! After 2 1/2 grueling days, my show is finally up. (Thanks to Ann who helped deliver too much work for my little car, and Cria for bringing snacks and Marni, the gallery person who helped me set things up.) I thought I would be all new-fangled and put a price list here so you can wander around with an iPad telling you what things cost in case somebody took off with the paper price list. Here you go: I hope it’s helpful.

 Gallery A Price List

The Tornado that Turned into a Cat

Lynne McIlvride’s Price List

*Please note all sales are made through the artist only. If Lynne is not in the gallery, she can be contacted at LynneMcilvride@icloud.com.

  1. Keep an Eye on the Sky, 2013, acrylic on paper construction and wood, NOT FOR SALE

    2. Giant Tornado, 2013-2015, mixed media constructed painting and installation, $3000.00    GiantTornado

  1. Everybody Sees You’re Blown Apart, 2013, mixed media and paper construction, photograph, $600.00
  1. Tornado Cabinet, 2013, mixed media, $2600.00

    5. Catastrophe, 2015, mixed media installation, $800.00

  1. Storm Charmers, 2013, mixed media, $2600.00
  1. A Disaster Waiting to Happen, 2013, mixed media, $2600.00
  1. !, 2013, mixed media, found objects, $2600.00
  1. Look! No Hands! 2013, NOT FOR SALE
  1. Do Not Be Terrified, 2013, mixed media, $2600.00
  1. Blooming Tornado!, 2013, mixed media, fresh flowers, $2600.00

  12.The Turning, 2014, mixed media paper construction, $2000.00

13. Touching Down, 2014, mixed media paper construction, $1500.00

14. Turn, Turn, Turn, 2014, mixed media paper construction, $1000.00

  1. Inside the Tornado 1, 2015, acrylic and watercolour on paper, oil on glass, $200.00
  1. Inside the Tornado 2, 2015, acrylic and watercolour on paper, oil on glass, $300.00
  1. Inside the Tornado 3, 2015, acrylic and watercolour on paper, oil on glass, $550.00
  1. Inside the Tornado 4, 2015, acrylic and watercolour on paper, oil on glass, $550.00  
  1. Flying Colours is a an installation made of reduction linoprints. These individual original prints are for sale. The largest ones are $200 each, the medium $150.00 and the smallest(Walking Tornados) are $75.00 each.LargeLinoprints
  1. Twister Sleeping, opaque watercolour on paper construction, oil on frame, 2015, $950.00 SOLD
  2. Step 1: Terror, 2015, opaque watercolour on paper constructions, silver leaf on glass, 2015, $500.00
  3. Step 2: Knowing Up from Down, 2015, opaque watercolour on paper constructions, silver leaf on glass, 2015, $500.00
  4. Step 3: Twist! opaque watercolour on paper constructions, silver leaf on glass, 2015, $500.00
  5. She Lands on her Feet, 2015, opaque watercolour on paper construction, gold leaf on glass, $1500.00
  6. Pocket Tornados, 2014, $250 eachPocketTornados
  1. ……Angel Having a Bath, 2015, $950.00AngelHavingABath
  2. Small Cat Landing, 2015, NOT FOR SALE
  3. Domestic Tornado 1, 2014, free- hanging fibre sculpture,$1000.00
  4. Domestic Tornado 2, 2014, free-hanging fibre sculpture, NOT FOR SALE
  5. Domestic Tornado 3, 2014, free- hanging fibre sculpture,$500.00
  6. Domestic Tornado 4, 2014, free- hanging fibre sculpture,$800..00
  7. Domestic Tornado 5, 2014, free- hanging fibre sculpture, $1000.00
  8. Domestic Tornado 6, 2014, free- hanging fibre sculpture, $700.00
  9. Mixed Metaphor, 2014-2015, sculptural installation, $2000.00

Come to my show!

Storm factory
| Lynne McIlvride

Well, tomorrow I start setting up my show called “The Tornado that Turned into a Cat” in Gallery A in the root cellar of the McLaughlin Gallery. The show follows the evolution of the metaphor as I have tried to explain in the three previous blog entries. Here is an invitation:

Correctedmafu2015This is a gallery within a gallery: an artist initiated gallery within the larger public gallery. Any sales go directly through the artists and are not handled by the gallery so please contact me at LynneMcilvride@icloud.com if you have any questions.

If I get my act together (I am VERY tired), I will take a few pictures of the installation. More importantly, I will post a price list online as a blog entry and leave the URL at the gallery. There will be price lists there too but people accidentally take them.

I hope you will come. I am excited about the show. There are a few loose ends. There is a short looped movie my brother and I did. I would like to incorporate that into the show but am not sure how. There will also be a kind of a book that is a cross between a catalogue and a collaged artist’s book. I haven’t really done that yet. Good night.

Storm factory
Storm factory