neonmatisse: March 2013

Thursday, March 14, 2013

opening at GALLERY 101

Last night's opening at Gallery 101 was fun and packed. The art was lively and not too complicated. Took time out for a spot of tea and yummy nibblies.

With Canadian Artist David Kealey. Dave and I went to DeLaSalle High School many many years ago.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Group Show Gallery 101 - cREATE tHIS rEVOLUTION

The Idle No More movement is about Indigenous rights, the immediacy of social media and sharing “a vision of bringing together all people to ensure we create ways of protecting Mother Earth, her lands, waters and people,” (From the INM Web site).
At Gallery 101, we have been greatly inspired and moved by the Idle No More movement. Artist run centres began because artists needed spaces where they could question the status quo artistically, politically, socially, and culturally. 30 years later, we must ask ourselves have we become another in a long line of artistic institutions? How can we become more accessible and vibrant? One answer from Gallery 101 is the “flash mob art show”, Create This Revolution.
Eighteen artists have been selected by our jury panel: Howard Adler; Jaime Koebel, Laura Margita and Heather Wiggs.

Howard Adler
Marc Adornato
Pansee Atta
Priti Cox
Alan Harrington
Kaylene Kelly
Helene Lacelle
Emmanuel Laflamme
Juliana McDonald
Rehab Nazzal
Jacqueline Hoang Nguyen
Ben Powless
Mana Rouholamini
Svetlana Swinimer
Jeffrey Thomas
Laura Leah Traverse
Lori Victor
Adam Void

artist statement: Helene Lacelle

Since the ban of sale and use of cosmetic pesticides came into effect in Ottawa in 2009, the number of migratory songbirds returning to the area has gone into sharp incline.

Adored for their golden color, graceful flight and enchanting song, the Goldfinch has returned to my backyard and in my heart. Right-on Ottawa!