Thursday, November 21, 2019

Harry at Superstore


As I was unlocking my bike at the Superstore on MacAthur this afternoon I watched Harry ask for money. His hand straight out shaking. I went over and gave him a dollar and asked him about the wire piercing his cheek. He did it himself using a section of earring. " When I first put it in my cheek it was silver but then I ate some beans and it turned gold!"
We both laughed!

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

LUCK / / Ottawa Arts Counsil Fundraiser / / My Art Submission

LUCK! 2019: A true game of fate

The Ottawa Arts Council’s annual LUCK! art draw is a special event that provides a diverse showcase of local visual artists. Invited artists donate an artwork and guests purchase a ticket to win a creation. This evening is unlike any other in Ottawa, as every ticket is a winner!
The Master of Ceremonies shuffles and pulls winners at random from a deck of cards, each corresponding to a ticket. Those pulled first…get first pick! Best of LUCK!
 'The Head'  Minto, New Brunswick - 20x23 - original Hand-tinted photo/art


Erica Hersey holding up my submission for "LUCK" fundraiser at The Ottawa Arts Counsil




Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Clifford

I noticed Clifford walking casually up and down the 'passage of light' on Nicholas this afternoon. I ask him if I can take his picture and he says 'Yes, if you could give me a bit of money.' Of course says I. Then Clifford says 'Could you pay me before you take the picture because I'm tired of people fucking me around. I've been fucked around all my life.' So I give him 5 bucks and say 'Did you think I was going to take your picture and run away without paying you?"  "Yes" he says.

Saturday, September 14, 2019

Tania

I met Tania sitting by Dollorama on Rideau St. yesterday. I asked her if I could take her picture because I thought she looked amazing.  She said " You'll have to excuse me but I'm going blind"

Monday, February 18, 2019

Thursday, February 14, 2019

Mon ami Jacques Couillard 1958 - 2010

 Jacques & Helene in Chicago, 1985 - breakfast special 'Tom Turkey' on Belmont Ave.



Jacques Couillard standing in front of 'La Grande Jatte' Art Institute of Chicago, 1985
Joyeuse Valentin Jacques. Je sais que tu m'entends.

Monday, February 11, 2019

In Jerry McCord's apartment, Augusta Ave, Toronto 1995

Helene in Jerry's tidy bachelor apartment on Augusta Ave, Toronto, 1995

Sunday, February 3, 2019

Friday, February 1, 2019

Beresford Tavern, Queen St. E at Seaton, Toronto, 1986

 Peter, Wild Bill, Donny and Gill the Elevator man, Beresford Tavern, Toronto, 1986

Peter Evanchuck and Andy the Owl, Beresford Tavern, Toronto, 1986

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Len & Helene, Toronto 1991 - Rebecca Baird exhibition - Garnet Press Gallery

Len Corey and Helene Lacelle, Garnet Press Gallery, Richmond Street, Toronto, 1991