Toronto, part 2

Besides working with my friend, I did a few other things in Toronto last month.

I went with several friends to the AGO.

On the 5th fllor, Rebecca Belmore installations and performance documentations.  Her work titled "Fountain" really caught my attention.  It was screened on a wall of water.  Technically wonderful and also very beautiful.

Rebecca Belmore "Fountain"

There were several of her works in the gallery, and I wished I could spend more time with them.  Good thing we have the interwebs, where I found this interview about "Fountain"

Also, as usual at the AGO I wound up in the Henry Moore room.  This room for me feels a bit like a temple.  All the plaster forms; the clean shapes with scarred surfaces.

I kinda wish I could have a sleepover in the Henry Moore room, spend 24 hours in there with all those gorgeous shadowy forms.

Another day, I went with a friend to the ROM.

We saw fashion: 

https://www.rom.on.ca/en/iris

Interactive installations:

https://www.rom.on.ca/en/philip

And spiders!

https://www.rom.on.ca/en/spiders

Above image is of a cape made entirely of spider silk.  It may be the most beautiful piece of textile I've ever laid eyes on.

I also visited the downtown studio of my friend, an artist whom I respect highly.  Here's a link to her website.

I took very few photos of things while in Toronto... I think I am losing my desire for making photographic recordings.  But here is one:

light pattern in subway station

In contrast, I have not lost my desire for making sketchbook recordings of people's faces.  Here are portraits of various friends, acquaintances and family members, in the 9x12 green book.  It's very close to being full now.

S, simultaneously drawing me
oil paint marker and gouache, 9x12 sketchbook

S, engaged in the process
oil paint marker and gouache, 9x12 sketchbook

TO, on his celphone
sharpie marker and China marker in 9x12 sketchbook

MO, engaged in the process
oil paint marker & China marker in 9x12 sketchbook

JS, conversing
oil paint marker & gouache, 9x12 sketchbook

JD, driving
China marker, 9x12 sketchbook

AC, watching television
oil paint marker and China marker, 9x12 sketchbook

LCK, reading a book
oil paint marker and China marker in 9x12 sketchbook

TP, playing her harp
pigma pens in 5x8 sketchbook

Returning to Calgary, I was very eager to frame my paintings for the Art Now in Saskatchewan, but had to wait to borrow a framing gun.  Argh!  *laughs*  Well what can you do... work a bit on paper while waiting.

Below, the paintings going to the Art Now fair, framed at last :)

Five Seasons, Dancing
acrylic on canvas and masonite panel, 15.5 x 16.5 inches, framed

And one more portrait!  MC, co-founder of Art Calgary.  She came to my studio to pick up my work for the fair in Saskatoon, so of course I had to record her face.

MC, oil paint marker and acrylic in 9x12 sketchbook

And now the teaching cycle resumes.  I'm hoping to amp up my teaching gigs because I could use a bit more income these days.  I'm also hoping to continue being able to get into the studio for some good swathes of time... wish me luck!  *laughs*