Farewell, Ottawa!

With a sad heard, I'm leaving Ottawa soon.
But new adventures in the arts await in Germany...
To be continued.

Ottawa Gatineau Printmakers Collective @ Nepean Creative Arts Centre

Exhibition of the Ottawa Gatineau Printmakers Collective

The Nepean Creative Arts Centre currently displays Stone to Plastic: A 200 Year Journey, an exhibition of lithographs by the Ottawa Gatineau Printmakers Collective.

Not only the traditional technique of stone lithography is on view, but also other new lithographic trends. These include waterless and polyester plate lithography, as well as the technique of mokolito – the Japanese practice of plywood lithography.

Participating artists: Freida Hjartarson, Beth Shepherd, Katherine Stauble, Murray Dineen, Susan Cartwright, Rod Restivo, Charmaine Swain, Deidre Hierlihy, and Roger Sutcliffe (curator/organizer).

Facts:
Stone to Plastic: A 200 Year Journey
OGPC gallery inside the Nepean Creative Arts Centre (NCAC), 35 Stafford Rd, Ottawa
June 5 - September 6, 2019

Link: https://www.ottawagatineauprintmakers.ca/whats-on/ogpc-exhibits/ 

 

Things to discover in Ottawa community museums...

Just loved these vintage cans. The Cumberland Heritage Village Museum here in Ottawa is full of wonderful items like these to discover.

Link: Ottawa Museum Network
http://www.ottawamuseumnetwork.ca/

Gerhard Richter Archive Exhibition

Invitation card from the Gerhard Richter Archive

Today, I’ve received an invitation from the Gerhard Richter Archive in Dresden, where I worked before I came to Canada. Thanks! They have a new exhibition called “Gerhard Richter. Editionen, Entwürfe, Briefe, Materialien” on view, which focuses on Richter’s graphic work. The exhibition title translates like “Gerhard Richter. Editions, Designs, Letters, Materials”.

The very unique invitation depicts a letter from Gerhard Richter to his gallerist August Haseke from February 3rd, 1969. In it, the famous German painter gives instructions regarding the printing process, including specifications not only on design, but also on paper and ink.

Since the 1960s, German painter Gerhard Richter has created an extensive and versatile graphic oeuvre in addition to his painterly work. These prints, photographic editions, artist's books, artist's posters and multiples have been an integral part of his artistic work. The exhibition in Dresden shows his editions from 1968 to 2019.

Thanks so much for inviting me - I just wish I could go!

Facts:
Gerhard Richter. Editionen, Entwürfe, Briefe, Materialien
Exhibition at Albertinum, Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden (Germany)
June 29 - September 22, 2019

Link: https://gerhard-richter-archiv.skd.museum/en/


From the web site of the archive:

The Gerhard Richter Archive

The Gerhard Richter Archive is intended as a centre for research and communication concerning the works of this artist and as such it collects and documents all books, catalogues, journals and articles, photographs, videos and CDs that are published about Gerhard Richter or contain relevant information and contributions about him and his artistic context. An important section of the Archive’s holdings contains unpublished writings and documents, correspondence and photographs.

Alex Janvier’s "The Seasons"

The Seasons, 1978, acrylic on canvas, by Alex Janvier, at the Canadian Museum of History

Sometimes you encounter art in unexpected places. I wasn’t aware of the fact that the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau (which also holds the Children’s Museum) is home to one of Alex Janvier’s major works: The Seasons.

In 1978, it was actually commissioned by the Canadian Museum of Civilization, as it was called then.

I first saw Alex Janvier’s impressive work in his retrospective at the National Gallery of Canada in 2018. He was born in the Le Goff Reserve, Cold Lake First Nations, northern Alberta, in 1935, and is one of the most important aboriginal artists in Canada.

Another work by Alex Janvier on view at the Canadian Museum of History: Morning Star, which is installed in the dome of the Haida Gwaii Salon. This mural rises seven stories above the salon and covers 418 square-meters according to the museum’s web site.


Links:

https://www.alexjanvier.com/artist/

https://www.historymuseum.ca/morningstar/

Earth Day Celebrations Today

Today is Earth Day!

Here in Ottawa, Wall Space Gallery celebrates Earth Day 2019 with a new exhibition of Stefan Thompson's and Jordan Seal's works; and today the gallery hosts its Earth Day Celebrations, including live painting performances and material demonstrations.

Stefan Thompson's and Jordan Seal's techniques are influenced by the findings of modern chemistry and ancient practices. Both Thompson and Seal explore painting, sculpture, and installation using solely eco-friendly materials that are non-new, non-toxic and renewable. A very interesting and timely approach, in my opinion.


Facts:
STEFAN THOMPSON + JORDAN SEAL
Painting Alternatives
Show dates: Monday, April 22 - Tuesday, April 30
Earth Day Celebrations: Monday, April 22, 10am-7pm, live painting performances and material demonstrations

Wall Space Gallery
358 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, ON
Link: www.wallspacegallery.ca

“Abstract” @ the owaa gallery

I love that the City of Ottawa provides exhibition spaces at community and recreation centers for local artist. At the CARDELREC Recreation Complex in Stittsville, former Goulbourn Rec Complex, the Ottawa West Arts Association (OWAA) currently presents newest works by its members.

At the owaa gallery you can find paintings and photographs in various techniques and formats. The owaa gallery is open 7 days a week, and can be found in the entrance area of the community center. The prices for original artworks range from less than $100 up to over $2,000.

Facts:
Abstract, Ottawa West Arts Association
9 Mar – 3 May 2019
Gallery Location: CARDELREC Recreation Complex
1500 Shea Road
Stittsville, ON
K2S 0B2

https://owaa.ca/current-exhibition-2/
 

Anthropocene at NGC

It's the last chance to see the impressive Anthropocene exhibition at the National Gallery of Canada (NGC), because it will end on the weekend.

Explore the impact of human activity on Earth through photography, film installations and interactive technologies. The exhibition at the National Gallery of Canada features works from the collective of Edward Burtynsky, Jennifer Baichwal and Nicholas de Pencier. 

Facts:

Anthropocene

September 28, 2018 to February 24, 2019

National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa

Link: https://www.gallery.ca/whats-on/exhibitions-and-galleries/anthropocene

Happy New Year!

Roxy Paine, 100 Foot Line, 2010

Behind the National Gallery of Canada

Wishing Happy Holidays!

Geertgen tot Sint Jans, "The Nativity at Night", c. 1490 (National Gallery, London, UK)

Happy Holidays and a wonderful New Year to all my readers.

If you would like to find out more about that touching nativity scene, see:

http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/paintings/geertgen-tot-sint-jans-the-nativity-at-night

City of Ottawa: Municipal Funding Info Session

Just got a very interesting invitation that I would like to post FYI. The City of Ottawa invites Ottawa-based artists to an info session next week. From their press release:

The Independent Filmmakers Co-operative of Ottawa Inc. (IFCO), SAW Video, Canadian Film Institute, Ottawa International Animation Festival and Artengine invite you to an Information Session on Municipal Arts Funding.

Marie-Christine Feraud, Cultural Funding Officer for the City of Ottawa’s Cultural Funding Support Section (CFSS), will provide a brief presentation about municipal arts funding programs, including information on eligibility criteria, basic tips and tricks to submitting an application and the City of Ottawa’s process by which they accept and evaluate submissions.

Marie-Christine will also be available after the presentation to discuss potential project applications or to field individual questions on eligibility requirements of the various programs administered by the CFSS. Sign-up sheets will be on hand for participants to add their names to emailing lists or to book a one on one meeting with a Funding Officer.

Presentation in English with bilingual support material available and bilingual Q&A.

WHEN: Tuesday, November 27, 6 pm to 8 pm
WHERE: IFCO Members' Lounge - Ste. #140, Arts Court, 2 Daly Ave, Ottawa, ON K1N 6E2

RSVP by November 23, 2018: admin@ifco.ca

Hal Ingberg's "Papa" in Gatineau

I cannot believe that we go so much snow already!

Love how public art here in the National Capital Region looks in snow. For example "Papa" on Hull Island in Gatineau.

The large, multicoloured, transparent glass walls look amazing in the winter sunshine.

From the city's web site:

Unveiled on May 17, 2010, Papa was created by Montréal artist and architect Hal Ingberg. The work was selected by a jury, through a national competition, launched in spring 2007.