Category Archive: The Arts

RIP Kenojuak Ashevak

One of my favourite artists, Kenojuak Ashevak, passed away on Tuesday morning. Below is my pictorial tribute: A framed image of “Sun and Owl Foliage” from an Ashevak calendar that I have framed… Continue reading

Year View Mirror: The Arts

One of my 2013 objectives is to make and acquire more art. 2012 was more about not getting more stuff. But we still had some great experiences: 1. While technically a concert, The… Continue reading

Midweek Modness: Copper Wall Sculpture

I was at my accountant’s office last week. I never noticed this crazy copper mid-century wall hanging. It reminds me a bit of a C. Jeré piece.I was sorely tempted to pull it… Continue reading

Into the Woods

Wood is good. Especially these picture frames decorated with branch slices. The one on the left is from Dollarama. The one on the right is a thrift shop find from a ways back.… Continue reading

Is it an Art? Areaware Cubebot

I always like to celebrate a new contract by buying myself a little prezzie. I’ve had my eye on the Areaware Ursa Major articulated bear, $135, for a very long time. unfortunately my… Continue reading

Beauty is Embarrassing is Amazing

Went to see Beauty is Embarrassing — the documentary about artist Wayne White — a few weeks back now. It’s such as inspiring movie. White is best known for creating and voicing many… Continue reading

Free Nuit Blanche Art!

We had a great time at this year’s Nuit Blanche. This year, we just ambled about and experienced art as we came across it. Some of my favourite moments included getting Chicken and… Continue reading

Girl’s Own Girl’s Own Adventure

A found drawing

Postcards from Philadelphia

A vignette of images from the Fabric Workshop and Museum, Philadelphia.

Midweek Modness: Robert Indiana Love Sculpture

An ode to Robert INdiana’s “Love.”

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