Recent Exhibitions, Work AND Education: Education:
Bachelor of Fine Arts-Honours, York University (1993-1997)
Recent Solo Exhibitions:
Dwell Interior Design & Gallery, Kingston (Jan 2010); Main Street Gallery, Waterdown (Jan-Feb 2010); Studio 330, Kingston (Apr 2010)
Recent Group Exhibitions:
Queen West Art Crawl (2009); Cabbagetown Art Festival (2009); John M. Parrott Gallery Annual Juried Show, Belleville (2009); Q.A.C. Annual Juried Show, Belleville (2009); K.A.C. Annual Juried Show, Kingston (2009)
Recent Exhibitions, Work AND Education: Education:
1991 - Art Diploma, Ceramic & Glass, V.I. Muhina Art Academy, St. Petersburg, Russia (1986-1991)
1985 - Art Diploma, Painting, T.G. Shevchenko School of Art, Kiev, Ukraine (1978-1985)
Signature Shows:
By Hand-Toronto; Cabbagetown Festival; Port Dover Summer Festival; Art in the Park-Parry Sound; Art by the Yard-Elora; Fanfair-Kingston; Art & Craft Fair-Burlington Art Centre; Rotary Christmas Arts & Crafts Show-Stratford
Artist Statement: I'm a ceramic artist and I work at home where I live with my husband and four kids. I create my ceramic by mold casting technique (I do molds myself). I design plates, bowls, pots and tiles. I do sketches of nature and use a plate as a canvas to produce unique works of art. I like to do fun and functional ceramic ware. Firing cone 06. My tiles can be used for a backsplash or tribet. I do it by hand press technique and use lead free glazes to paint.
Recent Exhibitions, Work AND Education: Exhibitions/Shows:
Buffalo Society of Artists Juried Spring Show (Apr-Jun 2010); Castelanni Gallery, Lewiston, NY (2009); r@gallery, Niagara Falls (2009); Jordan Art Gallery (2008)
Teacher - Niagara Pumphouse Visual Art Centre, Niagara-on-the-Lake (2008, 2009)
Juror - Pelham Art Festival, Fonthill, ON (2008, 2009)
Represented At: Jordan Art Gallery, Jordon, ON; Niagara Pumphouse Visual Art, N.O.T.L.; King Street Gallery, N.O.T.L.
Artist Statement: I manipulate and paint paper, fibre and other materials then assemble them to create a textured and contoured surface ready to receive my paintbrush. Shape and texture dominate and colour is restricted. Thread serves dual purpose, holding together elements of my work as well as adding dimensional, gestural lines.
I am attempting to portray those thoughts and passions that dwell in the primal and nonverbal part of us, that elusive place where words are inadequate to express what we need to share.
Recent Exhibitions, Work AND Education: SOLO (2000-2010): Cambridge Art Centre; St. Thomas Art Centre; Terrace Gallery; Gallery Arcturus; Maison Maisonneuve, Montreal; Red Deer Museum; Chapel Gallery; Simon Fraser; Gallery Lambton; Columbus Centre
(1990-1999) KW Art Gallery; Arcturus; RCA, Newfoundland; Kresge Museum; Aird Gallery; McIntosh Gallery, London; Blackwood Gallery; Burlington Arts Centre; University of Waterloo; Stewart Hall; Illingworth Kerr; SAAG, Woodstock; Harcourt House, Brock University; Hart House, Scarborough College; Canadian Cultural Centre, Rome
GROUP (1997-2010): AGO; Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition; Riverdale Artwalk; Cabbagetown Festival; Queen West Art Crawl; Deleon White; Arcturus; BCE Place; Art Gallery of Peel; National Ballet; Bau-Xi
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Fine Arts, York University
Artist Statement: My black and white Archival Silver Prints of European Statuary are all hand printed and toned in selenium toner, in a darkroom. These museum quality prints will last at least 200 years. The framed size is 20"x24".
I do all of the printing and framing myself.
Recent Exhibitions, Work AND Education: Recent Exhibitions - Queen West Art Crawl (2003-2009); Branksome hall Christmas Show-Plaid Tidings; St. Clair Artwalk-Artisan Market; Private Home Shows
I am a fashion designer by training, a graduate of Academie Canadiens in Ottawa. I fabricate one-of-a-kind fashion accessories, jewellery, scarves and shawls. I work with all natural materials and create original shapes and styles.
I continue to add new techniques to my work. This year my work focuses on advanced piercing, roller printing and surface treatment on metals. My designs are influenced by my interest in Ethnography jewellery and fashions.
This year, I completed a course in advanced casting at George Brown College, Continuing Education Program.
Artist Statement: I am happy to continue to provide my jewellery and accessories to my clients. My work continues to be successful.
I am making many new designs and working with new techniques. My most recent work will show piercing techniques on sterling silver, roller printing and different surface treatments on metals. I continue to add rare and unique old beads to completment my metal work. i also make fabricated chains in sterling silver. I keep my work fresh by making one-of-a-kind pieces.
I look forward to showing my work at QWAC again this year.
Recent Exhibitions, Work AND Education: Selected Recent Exhibitions
2010 Solo exhibition, Toronto Centre for the Arts
Featured artist, Village Gallery, Port Credit
Group exhibition, U.R.J. world headquarters, NYC
2009 Solo exhibition, Art Square Gallery, Toronto
2008 Group exhibition, Edgar Modern, Bath, UK
Solo exhibition, Marten Arts Gallery, Bayfield
Solo exhibition, Petroff Gallery South, Toronto
The Affordable Art Fair, Amsterdam
Group exhibition, The Village Gallery, Port Credit
2007 Group exhibition, Galerie Arteconte, Paris, France
Solo exhibition, 45th Biennial, U.R.J., San Diego
Solo exhibition, Art Square Gallery, Toronto
Featured artist, Petroff Gallery, Toronto
Group exhibition, Arta Gallery, The Distillery District, Toronto
Solo exhibition, Art Square Gallery, Toronto
Artist Statement: I’m drawn to construct contemporary shamanic engravings using painterly methods and media in place of stone. This probably came from childhood visits to the petroglyphs - ancient carvings in limestone near my home: an expanse of rock amidst the forest, my fingers tracing hundreds of mysterious shapes.
Now, the petroglyphs are housed in a climate controlled building, viewed from an observation deck - a fundamentally different experience. I work to re-capture the intimacy of my early impressions.
I apply acrylic paints and mediums in significant textural layers to reference the incising, pecking, carving, and abrading techniques of the original indigenous artists.
Recent Exhibitions, Work AND Education: www.rocketjewellery.com
Rocket Jewellery is a collection of unique, handcrafted, artisan jewellery designed and handmade by jewellery designer, Jill Finney.
Rocket Jewellery can be purchased directly through www.rocketjewellery.com, etsy.com, or through private sales. Recent sale at Holimont Ski Club. Upcoming private sale May 20th. Consignment pieces at L'engage de la Mode. Retail sales negotiations in progress. Rocket Jewellery is taking off!!!
Artist Statement: I design jewellery that reflects my own personal style. Because I believe personal style is constantly evolving, my designs are quite varied. Throughout the collection, the underlying elements remain: composed, confident, artistic and unique. I love jewellery when it is both beautiful and captivating but also quietly distinct or offbeat. I am inclined to use unique and unconventional materials, interesting mixes of color, or unexpected proportions.
Recent Exhibitions, Work AND Education: Deborah’s roots in jewelry design began in 1999 where she attended courses at George Brown College. Mentored by David Carrol it is evident that this collection of study has placed her in a league all of her own.
She embraces these pieces and shares them with her clientele. Phenomenal, rings bracelets, necklaces and earrings are amongst this collection. Choosing to display and sell her work at Public Art Markets allows her to share her passion keeping prices affordable.
You may have seen her at:
The Huttonville Antique & Craft Show
The Inglewood Organic Market
Art In The Open
Artist Statement: My creative & exquisite jewelry designs are executed with the finest of details. Whether you choose to adorn yourself in gold, silver, precious and/or semi-precious stones my work captures the essence and elements of nature’s true beauty. Each treasure displays my spirited talent and my desire to recycle precious metals where ever possible as seen in my current collection “Life is a Journey” and “Every day I see my Dream”.
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