Thursday, December 31, 2009

In case you did not make it out to the show...




here are a few photos to re-create the event. Imagine with me, if you like, an intimate (small) gallery of two rooms, 30+ illustrations framed in blue and hanging from the walls, 40ish people mingling about, live music filling the air, and finger-food of veggies, dip, cracker, cheese and non-alcoholic beverages (good-for-your-liver wine)...and then it will feel ike you were really there.

All photos courtesy of Mandy Shostal. (Thanks Mandy!)

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Highlights from the Edge




The show last Friday was a success, with food being eaten, people meeting each other, artwork being discussed, and of course, live music to round it all off. Although I was exhausted by the end of the evening, I enjoyed myself and appreciated the encouragement such feedback gave. Thank you everyone who came!

The preview illustrations will be available for viewing from 12 - 5pm for the next 2 days (The Edge Gallery at 611 Main st.)

And if you cannot make it out to the gallery by Thursday, then here are a few highlights!

Enjoy the 'show' -- !
1. Whose Fault is it?
I get my best ideas and thoughts sorted when doing seemingly mundane tasks such as brushing my teeth.
I am intrigued by the commonality of brushing one's teeth. I wonder if Bill Clinton brushed his teeth minutes before accepting the role of Governor of Arkansas in 1978? It was during this time, as tainted blood flowed from Arkansas inmates to other countries then-governor Clinton did not act, despite evidence of severe mis-managment in his prison system and medical operations...

At the time, prisoners were paid $7 US for each pint of "donated" blood.



2. Chronic Renal Disease and Other Things Six-Year-Olds Do Not Understand

3. "Housekeeping!"
In response to the Access to Information request, the Canadian Blood Committee destroys all its minutes and taped proceedings of its meetings dating back to its formation in 1981, a move it later tried to pass of as mere “housekeeping.” (PICARD 218)

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

The Edge this Friday

Come and hear some tunes from Izzy Art and Oh My Darling. Oh, and see some preview artwork from 'How I Contracted Hep C and Other Bedtime Stories'.

Doors open at 7:30pm, no cover

Be there or be square.