Monday, September 27, 2010

"my home in raw form" Original Mounted Photography by May-Jun

Reception and Opening: Thursday, September 30th, 6-9 pm
Talk by May-Jun at 7 pm
Show dates: October 1st to 17th

"You can find beauty, no matter where you are in life and these pictures are the earth in pure form, our home."

The Canadian Arctic is the theme of this collection of original, mounted photographs. These are not limited edition prints, they are unique prints that will not be copied.

May-Jun is a talented artist and musician, who combines her passion for the visual and the aural as a means of expression and a means of earning a livelihood. As a singer/songwriter,
May-Jun performs live shows and produces great videos. As a photographer, May-Jun has worked in China, Hong-Kong, Mexico, the Canadian Arctic, Toronto and New York. Areas of special interest are: abstract, interior architecture, portraiture and of course, the Arctic.

May-Jun has covered VIP events with the likes of Ron Sexsmith and Kaos and for two years
worked as the event photographer for the Drake Hotel (well known for its arts and music scene on Queen St. West) in Toronto. 

















  

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

"from knife edge to tranquility" - oil paintings on canvas by Kevin Dodds

Opening and Reception: Thursday, September 9th, 6 - 9 pm
Talk by Kevin Dodds at 7 pm
Show Dates: 9th to 26th September 2010 (Closed Mondays and Tuesdays)

Reflections



Born and raised in Arnprior, just "up the line" from Ottawa, Kevin Dodds is well known for his rural scenes and local landscapes. At the risk of disappointing, this show "From knife edge to tranquility" will have none of that. In order to break from the limits of his past success, Kevin has spent the past four years in Florida. This Canadian premiere of his new work is sure to surprise his longstanding fans, I am equally sure that it will earn him new ones. 

Painted strings


"My journey as a professional artist has taken many directions over the years; from the Ottawa Valley and western Quebec to my newest passion - the colourful and complex Miami, Florida. By experimenting with various colours and shapes, I have developed a technique where colour is put down in squares, then broken down further into non- shapes, thus creating a three dimensional for the viewer. Currently my work is progressing in three styles of painting from modernism, impressionism and to realism."

Summer flowers

Maple in the woods


Impression 40" x 60"

Fluorescent 20" x 40"

Prosperity 40" x 60"