Production vs. One-of-a-Kind

In a departure from my usual production work (vast landscapes and studies in colour and texture that appeal to common design aesthetics), I created this emotion-driven piece which I entitled "Consumed."  The work is a conceptual representation in handmade felt (wool, silk, bamboo and soy fibers) and hand beading.  It was first displayed at the Patrick John Mills Contempory Art Gallery (http://patrickjohnmills.ca/) last March as part of an International Women's Day visual art exhibit that i co-curated through the NGO Celebrate HER.

Read into it what you will...

When untimely rain forces backyard parties indoors…magical things happen.

In early June I excitedly planned a backyard barbecue as a surprise birthday for someone near and dear to me.  Although heavy rains and thunder storms forced the festivities indoors, the impromptu results were still magical.  My DIY mason jar lanterns turned into a beautiful fireplace arrangement while the generous loan of two 6 foot tables by my next door neighbor Sylvia transformed the living room into a formal dining room.  A big shout out to Melody Jewitt of Ottawa's Flo Glassblowing (floglassblowing.com) who provided hand blown glass ornaments for the event and also to Britt, Kaya and Laughlin who put their artistic skills to good use decorating the place up!

(photo courtesy of Rosalie McGrath)

(photo courtesy of Rosalie McGrath)