As many of you know,while working on my “artless fabrications” project back in 2007, I discovered that my personal sacred symbol is a circle, and therefore will make that my topic for this blog.
I truly feel as though I’ve come full circle recently as my touring exhibition opened on March 1st, 2012 at the Chapel Gallery in North Battleford. It was here, in October 2010, that I first showcased my artwork in the hopes of receiving enough bookings to tour the province for the next two years. Little did I know that the show would be so well received that it would tour until summer 2013, and what a journey it’s been so far! I have had the opportunity to travel to some of those wonderful communities with my exhibition, to lecture and teach workshops, and have met some of the most amazing and supportive people within the art community of Saskatchewan.
This coming weekend, March 17, 2012, I will be travelling once more to North Battleford, where I will be teaching a one day workshop entitled “Discovering New Creative Pathways Through Sketchbook Journaling” at Chapel Gallery. Through the techniques being taught I will share my own processes and practises that resulted in the body of work on exhibit. I also hope to instill a habit of art journalling that will enhance each student’s personal creativity and that will become an inspiring resource for years.
I would also like to invite you to join us that evening from 6:00 – 9:00 pm for an artist’s reception being held at the gallery, with special thanks going out to gallery curator Michael Brokop, for organizing this event. For more information or to register for the workshop, please call the Chapel Gallery at 306-445-1757.
Returning back to my original theme of circles, I would like to end on a humorous note. Thinking about this crazy art journey I’ve been on and the connection to circles all around me… OSAC starts with a circle, showcase was held in October which starts with a circle, the year was 2010 – two more circles, Michael at Chapel Gallery was the first to book my show so I was bound to return full circle, and I’ve made a wonderful circle of friends through my connection to the gallery. I sincerely hope to see many of you on March 17th… and may the circle be unbroken.
