Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Encaustic / Mail Art




In my continuing need to correspond with the greater universe I once in a while do a random set of mailings . . this set of post card size works went to 2 earth work sculptors that I admire, R. Long and P. Dougherty. I have often kept elements of tests or made pieces that will sit around the studio for some time . . eventually they make their way into the world in one form or another.

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Distort # 127



With so much attention on other things at the moment it always feels like I've accomplished something to see a new # added to this series.

Monday, February 18, 2008

Scott Young, Botwood, Newfoundland

Scenes from my hometown, Point Leamington, Newfoundland taken by photographer Scott young of Botwood, NL.




2nd entry for Mapping Correspondence in NYC


Saturday, February 16, 2008

"Footsteps", CACGV, Victoria, BC CANADA

The extraordinary collaboration between Stella Meades and hundreds of artists has resulted in an amazing collection of handcrafted shoes, which will be sold by donation with money raised to go towards children in countries affected by war. The Victoria show is the second of four shows where the shoes will be shown and sold.
The opening of the Victoria show will take place Friday, Feb. 15, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Community Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, G6-1001 Douglas St. The shoes will be sold by donation at the Gallery from Feb. 15 to 27, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.
If you want to preview the shoes, you can see them on the website:
GLOBAL SHOE PROJECT
The two organizations that will receive donations from this show are
I.C.R.O.S.S. International Community for the Relief of Starvation and Suffering.
The Canadian headquarters of this organization is in Saanichton, BC

Save the Children-Canada for their education program

When you visit this website click on 'what we do', then'Education', then 'latest news on re-write the future', then 'see the story'. It really is worth a visit.






Friday, February 8, 2008

Distorts . . continued

This piece had it's finishing touches completed today .

Room of All Sorts latest addition . . .

I've been searching for historical images of the Duck building (location of Studio J) since I first glimpsed the book " Stella: An Unrepentant Madam" by Linda Eversole.
Last evening I got to meet Linda at the premiere of the film "Aswang" as part of the Victoria film Festival.
Linda had a role in the film and very graciously signed my book that will be added to the Room of All Sorts.

Saturday, February 2, 2008

RPM Show at Deluge

My entry into the RPM show at DELUGE GALLERY this year.




Feb 29 to Mar 15, 2008

RPM: The Lost Art of LP Covers
A fundraising show and sale

Opening Reception: Friday, Feb 29, 7 to 10 pm

The art of the record sleeve, remixed and remastered by more than 40 artists.