James Robert Durant + Casey House Art Auction

Memories are “a reconstruction of one’s past, likewise, part of Durant’s technique involves distressing the surface of his paintings in order to create an aged and weathered appearance suggestive of the passage of time.”

James also works from original photography to produce commissioned projects.

Upcoming: TD Waterhouse Art with Heart fundraiser for Casey House. Previews at Edward Day Gallery. I'll be there.

Clark & Faria’s group exhibition, BOWIE, “is a selection of works paying homage to the dynamic and extensive artistic career of David Bowie... [who] has had an undeniable influence on music, fashion and art... His long flirtation with the contemporary art world began in 1971 with his song “Andy Warhol”, who he eventually played in Julian Schnabel’s 1996 film “Basquiat”.

Alison Yip paintings, shown here. "Rapids", triptych, oil on canvas, 51cm x 153cm (20" x 60"), 2008
The Distillery Historic District 55 Mill St. Building #2

Edward Day Gallery

James Ridyard’s paintings capture “a sublime mystery of contemporary landforms through deft atmospheric gestures..."

August at The Distillary District

Steeped in Sanskriti opening reception, Gibson Jessop Gallery

Artist Venkat Bothsa:

“My works are ... simply the reflections of what I am witnessing.

...Inventions are welcomed whether they are threat to the environment or not. Some say life is simple; live simply by looking at nature. Some argue the more you have the more civilized you are. Some say the world is going to end. Some say this is the beginning.”

Fibreglass painted with enamel

At Julie M. Gallery, 'Circular' showing to Sept 6. Alma Shneor's photography shown here.

And from Arta Gallery and group show "i open my eyes", a collection of landscape and figurative art. Outcast, the work of self taught, metis artist laura-lynn Bolan shown here. Oil on canvas, 60" x 30".

Absolutely Urban

Toronto artist Justin Broadbent created an 'art happening' this summer for Absolut Vodka: In an ABSOLUT world opportunities always pop up.

" A select group of Canadian artists will work together to create an optimistic, vibrant and inspiring destination that will make everyone who encounters it believe that in an ABSOLUT® world opportunities always pop up.

An art exhibit by day and an exclusive, eclectic and dynamic party by night, this temporary ABSOLUT® World of Opportunity will celebrate the art of spontaneity, in ABSOLUT® style.

Those who can find this exhibit’s elusive location will be inspired to contemplate the essence of a world of infinite opportunity."

The location? Bay Station. The times for viewing are... ONE DAY. Thursday August 13 2009.

From http://www.absolut.com/popupcanada

http://justinbroadbent.com/absolut

Jean-Pierre Morin, Quebec

Shown here: Sulpture Jean-Pierre Morin @ Gallerie Orange, Montreal.

Sculpture

Brad Copping`s green house - I keep have thought about several times recently, having seen months ago at XeXe Gallery.

From his artist statement ``As nature reveals, change is the only constant. Lakes become swamps, which become meadows, which become forests; plants and animals die and decay... Seeing these moments of transition reminds me of our ties to the natural world. I want to reaffirm these ties by highlighting these moments.`` http://www.xexegallery.com/


Sculpture artist Camilla Geary-Martin was at the 2009 Toronto Outdoor Art Fair. Sanctuary, in bronze shown here.

From Camie's website:

..."a globe of simple branches representing the canopy that surrounds and protects the earth. Cast in bronze, it demonstrates the strength of the canopy, while the delicate twigs expose its more fragile nature."

Montreal + Canadian History

A new Montreal find: artist and boutique owner Lysanne Pepin. Her series Weighlessness features underwater video, translated into paintings of Quebecois artists and comedians. Beautiful work, on wood grain. http://www.pepinart.com/en/collection.php
















And a Montreal favourite - Galerie Orange. Nicolas Ruel`s photography on steel shown here.