In late May, I stopped by UBC Kelowna to work on some plexiglass prints using their UV inks and drying system to test adherence and layering. I was pleased with the results and will now plan a series of larger works on plexiglass. Many thanks to Briar Craig for letting me use the studio. Shoot him a line if you want to propose a short residency in the lovely Okanagan valley.
Pass Through (UV silkscreen on plexiglass, 22″ x 15″)
Interior Distance (UV silkscreen on plexiglass, 22″ x 15″)
Guy Langevin has kindly sent along a photo of my work set up in Beijing at the Resonance exhibition that he helped to curate and organize. I also have some links to articles written about the exhibition:
Etchings from The Body, Stranger series set up in Beijing.
I finished two new silkscreens recently in anticipation of an upcoming exhibition this summer in Belgrade, Serbia. They will be joining a series of my silkscreens from the past few years in a solo exhibition and will then be part of a two-person exhibition as part of the Drypoint Biennial in Uzice.
Neighbourhood Watch (silkscreen, 15″ x 22″)
Looking Towards the Garden Fence (silkscreen, 15″ x 22″)
Every year, Alberta Printmakers’ holds an exhibition and exchange where artists submit ten prints and receive eight random ones from the exchange in return. I created the print below for the event. Its an 8″ x 10″ silkscreen called “Weight of Movement”.
Weight of Movement (8″ x 10″) silkscreen
About a year ago, I was invited by Guy Langevin to participate in a print exhibition that would take place in Taiwan. 25 Canadian artists were to exhibit our works in Taiwan and 25 Taiwanese artists were to exhibit their work here (well, in Quebec). Guy invited three artists from the exhibition (myself, Deborah Chapman, and Mylene Gervais) and a representative from Trois Rivieres (Marie-Eve Berube) to accompany him to the opening in August. It was a whirlwind three days in Taiwan and we were welcomed by the generous and extremely friendly Taiwanese artists. The exhibition would serve as a way for artists in each country to show their works and to build relationships between artists and institutions beyond the exhibition. A catalogue of all of the works in both exhibitions is available.
I have works in the Second International Printmaking Triennial in Belgrade, Serbia. The exhibition opened on September 4th.
I’m currently en route to Asia where I’ll be attending the opening of Printed in Canada – an exhibition curated by Guy Langevin and featuring the works of 25 Canadian printmakers. Prior to heading off on my trip, I completed a new etching as part of my new series The Body Stranger. More to come about Taiwan after the opening! (sorry the colour is a bit off in the photo)
Being the summer, I have a bit more time in the studio available and have started producing some new etchings and silkscreens. Here’s the first round, all are etching and chine colle.
Between Places (etching and chine colle)
Walking Lightly (etching and chine colle, 4.5″ x 4″)
Walking Lightly (etching and chine colle, 4.5″ x 4″)
I recently packed up my exhibition in SNAP’s mainspace. The exhibition featured two brand-new works, part of my large plexiglass series dealing with space, perception and collapsed time. Both works are 6 feet x 4 feet.
Reaching Forward and Disappearing. Digital print on silkscreen, fabric, charcoal on paper, cupboard door. 6′ x 4′
Finding Space Between One State and Another. Silkscreen on plexiglass, fabric. 4′ x 6′
I have a solo show opening up at this week SNAP at in Edmonton. If you are in town, drop by on Thursday night for the opening reception from 7-9pm or during gallery hours until May 31st.
