“Soft Weapons” Atrium Gallery, Ottawa, October 20 to November 22 2017
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 […]
Vista / Vase
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:
Hudson and Region Studio Tour
This weekend, September 24 and 25, my studio is open for visits. A map of the tour can be found here… http://www.studiotourhudsonandregion.org/
Lost Icebergs
Majesty of the Tabular Iceberg The cold freshwater it contributes to the sea can influence currents and ocean circulation far away. Melting, it leaks nutrients into the ocean around it, feeding a teaming world of plankton, fish, and other sea life. Melting, it makes a fizzing sound as the water reaches compressed air bubbles trapped […]
Booklet on the “Mémoires de Hudson” project
Fourteen local artists participated in a project commemorating the 150th anniversary of Hudson QC. We all did a piece, 40″ by 30″, based on some aspect of local history. You can download the booklet here: les mémoires de Hudson Quatorze artistes locaux ont participé à un projet commémorant le 150ième anniversaire de Hudson QC. Nous […]
