EXHIBITIONS
COASTAL CYAN
The creation of a cyantype is a perfect metaphor for my current season of life. Each image is unique and takes days to create by hand requiring a lot of patience and letting go. This collection reprents a slow unravelling of pressure, a gentle healing and re-awakening that has paved the way back to my authentic way of being after years of intense workflows in offices, instability and a cascade of life traumas. Immersion in the Northwest Pacific Coast has made way for a new phase of life and yearning to return to analog processes. Slowing down…. observing… breathing… allowing space for love and more work-life balance, grounded by Mother Earth.
EXHIBTION HISTORY
September 10, 2023 Coastal Cyan
Studio 2H, Tsawout First Nation
Series of original cyanotypes explores the slow unravelling of pressure, healing and reclamation through immersion in the Northwest Pacific coast.
2006-present - Photochat
A blog series and book depicting a photographic conversation with artist Jay Proctor. Explores the concept that photographs can be used as a form of conversational exchange- a language that transcends linguistic barriers.
April 2021 – present The Wistful Bite
A photographic series examining the intersection of food and memories. In an era of foodie culture exploding on every social and media platform, The Wistful Bite tickles the typical palette for consuming this kind of content, but unexpectantly takes the audience on a deeper journey. This work is rooted in cultural anthropology, migration theory and psychology.
November 2022 The Secret Lives of Colour
– Modulus Festival, Vancouver, B.C.
Produced a photographic/visual montage of musical composer, François Houle’s creative process associated with this growing body of work. Works used as promotional material on social media by Houle and Modulus Festival in Vancouver, Canada
September 2021 The Secret Lives of Colour
World premiere, Berlin, Germany. Produced a photographic/visual montage of musical composer, François Houle’s creative process leading up to the premiere. Works used as promotional material on social media by Houle and presenter in Germany. Commissioned by the Pierre Boulez Saal, Berlin, Germany.
September 2013 Knowledge to Action Forum, Toronto
Curated an exhibition that gathered three years of event coverage of the Multimedia & Multiculturalism programme held in 7 major cities across Canada. Funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada, implemented by United Nations Association in Canada.
Spring 2010- Italy in Blue, Ortona Gallery, Edmonton.
Featured within group show of past and current Ortona studio arts residents. Handcrafted cyanotype contact prints depict scenes from Northern Italy.
2004: Tajikistan, an introduction, Ortona Gallery, Edmonton, and Athabasca University.
Images and literature introduce the viewer to the culture of Tajikistan as it was seen by the photographer. Textiles and music from the region featured with 16mm film piece. Works also published/featured on University of Athabasca website.
July 12&13 2003 Art For Venue, Edmonton- saddlery warehouse, donated by Wayne Stolen Realty.
Contributed to group collection of mixed media. Premise: Quality art does not require a formal gallery to bring to the masses. My work, C-prints of travel documentary images from Europe.
Curated by Jason Symington to exhibit: Allan Ball, Craig LeBlanc, Deb Mamic, Harold Pearse, Daryl Rydman.
June 2002 Looking Back, s’-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands, De Melkfabriek Artspace
Conceptualized, promoted and curated international photo exhibition. Recruited 28 photographers from Buenos Aires, Toronto, Edmonton, NWT, Grande Prairie, 4 Dutch cities, London, Geneva, Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Melbourne for collection of self-portraits in photography.
July 2001 Impure II, the Second Coming
Edmonton Citadel Theatre
Later exhibited as part of 124th St. Annual Gallery Walk, 2001. Selected as part of juried group show: my work, “The Blue Cycle”. Photographic installation shot in Greece and underwater. Spherical MDF frames designed by Shaun McNaughton.
April 2001 M: the Dance
Edmonton- Ortona Gallery
Conceptualized, produced and promoted first solo photo-based installation. Framing design in corrugate by Shaun McNaughton and 16mm Film and audio work by Tyler Hill. Raised approximately $20,000 in funds and in-kind support.
June-July 2000 fetish object
Edmonton SNAP Gallery
Selected in juried group show for Edmonton Works festival. Photographic-based digital imagery on fabric.
July 2000 Impure
Edmonton Citadel Theatre
Selected as part of juried group show: my work: in 2 collections 1) digital compilations as gel transfers on silver leaf 2) silver prints, copper-toned and mounted on wood and copper piping.
May – July 2000 Metamorphic
Edmonton Bohemia Cyber Café
Dual show with Marlena Wyman. My work, digital compilations of human and insect images pinned in glass cases to resemble entomologist collection. Explores social fears around genetic modification.
January & February 2000 Still life
124th St. Annual Gallery Walk, Edmonton
25 silver prints.
November 1999 Artopia
Edmonton- Phillips Building Arts collective
Participated in and jointly curated group show of 23 multidisciplinary artists. My work; silver prints.
September 1999 Neurotica
Edmonton- Café La Gare
Oil paint and mixed media on glass windows with silver prints in original repurposed wooden framing.