Recent Exhibitions, Work AND Education: I attended OCAD from 98-2004 and showed at
Loop Galley as a part of the GO WEST grad show in 2004, I have done the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition twice and had a really good response. I recently did a show with Aleks Rdest at DeLeon White Gallery in Dec 2009 and I'm represented by the Leyton Gallery in St. John's. My history of success in Outdoor venues suggests that Queen West Art Crawl would be an excellent match for my style.
Recent Exhibitions, Work AND Education: Education: Interpretive Illustration Diploma, Sheridan College, Oakville, ON (Grad. 1995)
Selected Recent Exhibitions:
"Upstairs Downstairs" - Hang Man Gallery, Toronto (Jul 2009);
Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition (1999-2001, 2003, 2006-2009);
"Zommer Tentoonstelling" - Red Sable Gallery, Toronto (Aug 2008);
Arts Etobicoke Juried Art Show (2000-2003, 2006-2007);
Queen West Art Crawl (2003-2006);
"Drawn Conclusion" - Red Sable Gallery, Toronto (Jun 2006);
"Tangible Surface" - Red Sable Gallery, Toronto (Apr 2006);
Artist Statement: My visions are reflections about human remnants of survival in a timeless and unfathomable world. Beyond is an exploration of context delving on our affinity with authentic real objects, figures and surrounding spaces. My paintings are pathways to exploring an awareness of what it means to "be".
Recent Exhibitions, Work AND Education: Trained in Fine Art and Photography at Centennial College, Toronto. In 1998 I started Faux F/X, a decorative painting company specializing in architectural finishes. I began training in 2005 with various accomplished artists, such as Tim Packard, Andrea Bird and Marrisa Sweet. By 2007, I was showing a body of work unique in style with emphasis on texture and composition.
In the last three years, I have exhibited at the Toronto Art Expo, One-of-a-Kind Show, Riverdale Art Walk and Artisans at the Distillery District.
My work is currently represented at Tangerine Gecko, Meta4 Gallery, Terre Neuve Gallery, Masterpiece Gallery and Antony's Prestige Art.
Artist Statement: I'm inspired by the interesting textural details found in our environment and in nature. From metals aged and washed over the the effects of time to the rough texture of bark and the complex branching of an old tree. By a process of sculpting, moulding and scrathing into different mediums, I incorprate such textural elements into my paintings.
Through experimentation with the different mediums, I allow myself to explore the unknown, unlocking a world of fantasy. the resulting images are often open to interpretation, engaging the viewer's own imagination and curiosity.
Recent Exhibitions, Work AND Education: Sindiswa Gwazela received certificates in ceramics in France at the Atelier De La Batisse and painting in Holland at the Galerie Atelier Yolande in 2005/2006. She presently works out of the Inspirations Studio and has attended craft shows at the Bloor Street Festival (2007-2009), Queen West Art Crawl (2008), St. Lawrence Market (2008) and International Women's Day sale (2008). She participates in the bi-annual craft show and sale at Inspirations Studio and has her work consigned at Blue Banana Market and Wise Daughters.
Artist Statement: Cheeky Chique Ceramique
Ms. Gwazela is a cultural artist and is the sole proprietor of her unique ceramic art business, Cheeky Chique Ceramique. She has been producing wheel thrown and handmade pottery pieces for a period of 7 years. Her work is full of colour and the forms she creates reveal a sense of humour and "cheek" that is in keeping with Ms. Gwazela's response to life and art. At the moment, she has three series that she is producing, African styled houses; Posture-Pots that are animated vases and perfume bottles; and the Africa series that are texturally rich bowls and mugs. Of these series, her Africa bowls and perfume bottles are her most functional.
Recent Exhibitions, Work AND Education: Lake Scugog Studio Tour (2009-2010)
One-of-a-Kind Christmas Show & Sale (2009 & 2010)
Artfest - Pickering (2010)
Muskoka Fine Art & Craft (2010)
Artist Statement: The sculptures seem to emerge organically from the natural stone around them, compelling the viewer to reach out and touch each piece.
Recent Exhibitions, Work AND Education: 2009 Coldwater Galley, Coldwater, Ontario
2008 Mario Galley, Okaya, Japan
2008 “0.3 Sec to the Moon”, Gallery 1313, Cell Gallery, Toronto
2007 “Re:creation”, Gallery 1313, Main Gallery, Toronto
2006 “Dialogue”, Gallery 1313 Cell Gallery, Toronto
2005 “Urban Reflections”, Galerie Bertossini, Toronto
2005 “Familiar Landscapes”, Gallery 1313, Main Gallery, Toronto
2005 Gallery 1313, Cell Gallery, Toronto
2004 Mario Gallery, Japan
2003 Wagner Rosenbaum Gallery, Toronto
2003 Power House Gallery, New York
2002 Wagner Rosenbaum Gallery, Toronto
2002 Brother-Sister Exhibition, Saibido Gallery, Nagano, Japan
2001 Wagner Rosenbaum Gallery, Toronto
2000 Settembre Rapolanese, Tuscany, Italy
Recent Exhibitions, Work AND Education: Education:
Graduate of Claude Watson School for the Performing Arts (1995 - 2000)
Shows:
Art for Africa - a fundraiser to benefit the Gisimba Orphanage in Kigali (2010)
Artist Statement: Sandy ("Smacky") was born in Poland in 1981. At the age of 7, she and her older sister left Europe to join their mother in Toronto, Canada where she was raised. Her introduction to the arts came early and she grew into a mischievous sprite whilst surrounded by music, theatre, dance and art. Her passions are many, her methods are highly variable, and nothing feeds her soul as completely as her time with her art.
This site and all of Smacky's efforts are wholly dedicated to those who have a love-kissed twinkle in their eyes and an adventure-fuelled fire in their hearts.
Recent Exhibitions, Work AND Education: Chatpeaux is a Toronto based company run by designer and artist Sarah Blostein. This past year Sarah has worked on many specialty projects with companies such as aerial dance circus company A2D2, Toronto newspaper photographer Gwen Lim-Brydson, and Artstartv.com's Nadja Sayej. Her personally styled jewelry was also recently featured in the style section of NOW magazine. Chatpeaux’s products have been sold at the Knit Gallery on Queen St West, the Y5 Boutique in Yorkville, and at various craft shows ex. Seasons Christmas Show, Speakeasy at the Gladstone, Toronto Jazz Festival, Nuit Blanche Designer's Market, QWAC, and through custom orders.
Artist Statement: Chatpeaux boasts an extensive collection of creative artwear ranging from hand-knit hats and shawls to brooches, chokers, earrings, and cuffs. This fall, Chatpeaux designer Sarah Blostein has channeled her own love of this theatrical season into a dramatic new line of autumn accessories. “Chatpeaux jewelry is known for its vibrant colours and striking shapes. It seemed only fitting to embody this most colourful of seasons in my work” she says. And with the winter months fast approaching, pick up one of Chatpeaux's one of a kind hats which are as warm as they are fashionable!
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