I am fascinated by the endless combinations and effects achieved by emphasizing and focusing on certain elements and principles of art and design. My art has become a metaphor of my own life’s journey exhilarating, unpredictable, and joyful -and it is my desire to share this experience with my viewer.
Archives for April 2014
Who Knew I’d Still Be Writing About Poop?!
There is a huge learning curve in becoming a new parent. I want to share with you a few things I was told while pregnant that have turned out to be completely wrong for me and my little man. Relatives have the best intentions — but that doesn’t mean you should listen to them!
Building Community Through Music, Dance & Drama
One of the key ingredients in building community is a commitment to co-operate. Throughout time, in most communities, dancing, singing, drama and eating would have been the main co-operative activities that would bring people together.
Making A Difference: Faizel Kathrada and the Freedom Factory Foundation
A Life As A Human Interview: Freedom Factory Foundation is a Canadian non-profit that supports factories that are socially compliant, respectful of their employees and give back dignity and value to them. Our network of associates focus on choosing these companies with the intention of making sure we are giving back in every step of the process, from the manufacturing of garments to the point of sale.
Sharks Don’t Read Guide Books
Guide books to the Galapagos Islands assure snorkelers that they will “never see” this sleek predator as they are rarely venture up from greater depths.
Unfortunately sharks don’t read guide books.
Holy Blue Quantum Particles, Batman!
Dreams can give us a glimpse into what lies on the otherside of the wall of our universe. Sometimes our bestfriend is there waiting to spend a great day with us and the cat.
On the Conception of Body Paintings
Body-painting is an old artistic form of expression, which has been applied since prehistoric man. Throughout history, these artistic decorations of the skin have been used by various cultures around the world, especially at ritual ceremonies.
Cuba on Film
I arrived in Cuba in February of 2010. In addition to fulfilling the assignment I created Cuba on Film, a book comprised of 95 full page photographs. Some of the images were captured on film.
A Hospital Made of Swimming Pools
Taking a look out back in the Rehabilitation Pavilion at the Georgia Sea Turtle Centre on Jekyll Island is like visiting a hospital made of swimming pools, each one a bed for a special patient.
Metal Mermaid in Victoria
Self styled and successful Metal Artist Karen Lancey welds beautiful pieces of art for the home and garden. Using new and recycled materials that are gathered, donated, and sorted she recreates her love of nature into amazingly beautiful sculptures, often with a sense of humour and fun.