“Soft Weapons” Atrium Gallery, Ottawa, October 20 to November 22 2017
December 4, 2017 § Leave a comment
The use in warfare of chemical weapons is prohibited by various international treaties, from the Geneva Protocol of 1928 to the Chemical Weapons Convention of 1993. It is still permitted, however, in riot control.
This astonishing fact, combined with ubiquitous images in the media of protestors in swirling clouds of coloured gases, reminiscent of the atmospheric paintings of JWM Turner, prompted this series of paintings, ‘Soft Weapons’.
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- Active Denial System (Heat Ray) works by heating the surface of targets such as skin. It uses shorter wavelengths than microwave ovens. Most human subjects reach their pain threshold within 3 seconds.
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- DAZER LASER Used to temporarily blind and disorient, also known as DEW (Directed Energy Weapon) for vision impairment, and MEAN Beam (modulated, erratically pulsed, awareness-inhibiting, and nausea-inducing).
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- LRAD These devices emit incredibly loud commands and noises designed to make people get as far away from the sound as quickly as they can. They can cause severe headaches and permanent hearing loss.
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- Still Life with Tear Gas
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- WATER CANON Can be used with water alone, with added dye for later identification of subjects, or with RCAs (riot control agents)}
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- XREP SHOTGUN TASER (eXtended Range Electronic Projectile)(Neuromuscular Incapacitation) Wireless shocking projectile can be used over greater distances than a regular taser.
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- Skunk Gun is dispersed as a form of yellow mist, fired from a water cannon, which leaves a powerful odour similar to rot and sewage on whatever it touches. Smell cannot be washed off and persists for 3 days.
Busy fall coming up!
August 15, 2017 § Leave a comment
Lots of events and exhibits on my calendar this fall, starting with 2 weekends at the new 2BarnOwls gallery. I would love to see you at the vernissage, Friday August 25 from 4 to 7. I will be there on the 26th, and on September 1 and 2, from 10 to 5. The address is 422 Main Road, Hudson QC.
Un calendrier chargé cet automne ! Ça commence avec une expo solo à la nouvelle galerie d’art 2BarnOwls à Hudson. Le vernissage se tient le vendredi 25 août, de 16h à 19h. Au plaisir de vous y voir ! L’expo continue samedi 26 août, et le 1 et 2 septembre, de 10h à 17h. 422 rue Main, à Hudson.
I will be opening my studio to the public on September 15, 16 and 17, 2017 for the Hudson and Region Studio Tour. 18 artists are participating this year.
Mon atelier est ouvert aux visiteurs les 15, 16 et 17 Septembre, 2017 dans le cadre de la Tournée des ateliers Hudson et région. Nous sommes 18 artistes à y participer.
Next up, a solo show at the Rigaud library from October 2 to November 25. Vernissage is October 8 from 1 until 3. Tchin tchin!
Ensuite, expo solo à la bibliothèque de Rigaud, du 2 octobre au 25 novembre. Le vernissage aura lieu le 8 octobre de 13h à 15h.
I will also be participating in a group show “Inspired by Leonard” in the “petit salle” of the Rigaud library from December 5 2017 to January 26, 2018. We are having a vernissage on Saturday December 9 from 1 to 3 pm Please drop by!
Je participe également à un projet de groupe en hommage à Leonard Cohen, du 5 décembre 2017 au 26 janvier 2018 dans la petite salle de la bibliothèque de Rigaud. Vernissage le samedi 9 décembre de 13h à 15h.
Another solo show, this time in Ottawa at the Atrium Gallery. “Soft Weapons” will be on show from October 20 to November 22.
Une autre expo solo, cette fois-là du 20 octobre au 22 novembre, à Ottawa à la Galerie Atrium. Le titre est “Soft Weapons”.
Vista / Vase
July 15, 2017 § Leave a comment
A beautifully-shaped vase in my studio has found its way into recent paintings. 
There is something so perfect about the form. And something so wabi-sabi about the cracks, which I repaired with gold-coloured puffy paint. I know… not exactly “dans les règles de l’art”
Here are two paintings from this series:
November 14, 2016 § Leave a comment
Like an idiot, I didn’t proofread my business card before printing, and the email address is wrong. SO … if you have one of these, please add a dot between mona and turner. And if you used the bad address, please know I am not ignoring you, I just never got your email.
Sheesh!!
Misty
October 4, 2016 § Leave a comment
This little painting arrived at the AHAA Fall show still wet (ish) and was sold the next day. Hello…goodbye.
Hudson and Region Studio Tour
September 22, 2016 § Leave a comment
This weekend, September 24 and 25, my studio is open for visits.
A map of the tour can be found here…
