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Friends In Art

I’ve recently joined two friends and QIP collaborators to form Friends In Art. Our mission is to celebrate artistic expression and ignite a spirit of sharing through the arts. We strive to foster creativity and enrich community engagement by producing and promoting art projects that reflect the poetry of life. Through the power of art,…

TOAF 60

I’m thrilled to be part of the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair’s 60th milestone festival! This year, the online version of the fair will enable a wider audience to take part right in the comfort of their own home! Grab a beverage and roam the galleries and find the perfect piece to brighten your environment!  …

Art for The Bentway: Mental Health and Wellbeing

Despite the ongoing challenges we face at this time, we can find some respite in images and phrases that lift our spirits. “When entire communities, cities, or nations are tested, specific symbols and slogans tend to emerge as points of connection or collective rallying cries.” (from the call to artists). Here are the ones I…

Gay Gardens

One of my paintings was recently featured in an exhibit and book entitled Gay Gardens by the John B. Aird Gallery. Here’s an excerpt from the curator Patrick DeCoste: “We solicited submissions from artists with the questions: Can a garden be gay? Can a flower be lesbian? Can a tree be LGBTQ2+? We asked for…

Paint in a time of crisis: a medium for commentary & coping.

The global trauma and challenges of recent months have created an emotional rollercoaster for so many. I was given the opportunity to explore some of my thoughts and personal experiences through a call for art ‘Paint in a time of Crisis’. The scope of the work was to highlight how paint could be both a…

1 comment
  • Loredana SpadaforaJune 8, 2020 - 2:29 pm

    This is brilliant!  You captured today’s world’s state of human consciousness.  I feel  the emotions, the sense of struggle and loss.  I also see and feel the promise of better days and a better world ahead.  Love this 🤍ReplyCancel