Recent Exhibitions, Work AND Education: 2010, Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition; 2010, "Reverse astrology," Gallery 1313; 2009, Sunnyside Art Exhibition; 2009 "All is fair," Skeir Gallery; 2003, "Second look," AWOL Gallery; Member of Gallery 44; Ryerson University, Film Studies.
Artist Statement: Kelly Lamorie started taking pictures in the early 1980s when she acquired an ultra-cool Kodak disc camera. Since then Kelly has upgraded in many ways: She went to film school at Ryerson University, where she was inspired to develop an aesthetic after studying films that were both meditative and poetic. She has had five photo exhibitions, the latest in May 2010, entitled 'Reverse astrology.' Kelly increasingly looks to the natural world as a subject, exploiting natural lighting to reveal the hyper-real, lurking within everyday subjects.
Recent Exhibitions, Work AND Education: One of a Kind Show Spring 2010
Sunnyside Juried Art Show May 2010
Toronto Outdoor Art Show 2010 (upcoming)
One of a Kind Show Christmas 2010 (upcoming)
Artist Statement: Kukucaju paintings on wood are friendly, fun and quirky taking inspiration from all things that amuse me; kid’s lit., sock monkeys, small furry mammals, cowpokes and in particular, the curious fascinations of my 2 children, Declan (4) and Lolly (7). My current series of small paintings is based partially on drawings by my daughter Lolly.
As the workday usually starts after kiddies’ bedtime and runs well into the early hours, some pieces have that quirky flavour that can only be brought out after a long day. It is this liberation of one’s senses that fuels the creative furnace and sparks Kukucaju’s originality and humour.
Recent Exhibitions, Work AND Education: I recently founded a pop shop gallery project on Ossington called "1st RUN" the exhibition ran for the month on may. The project was very successful. It showcased my photography and 3 other artist involved.
Recent Exhibitions, Work AND Education: East Lansing Fine Art Festival, Ann Arbor Juried Fine Art Exhibition, One of a Kind Spring Art Craft Show, Yokohama (Japan) Invitational Art Show (Juried).
MFA Fine Art - Wayne State University.
Past President Stratford Juried Art in the Park.
Executive member - Art in the Park
Artist Statement: I create a calm and tranquil atmosphere in my studio. Using classical music as an elixir, I achieve the desired state of minde conducive to creativity. I sketch my composition in pencil, creating undulating shapes and calm romantic human figures which convey warmth, peace, love dignity and tranquility of the human spirit. I do not use live models or otherwise to create my work. This work is not representational, but rather a form of self expression: it is all imagination. Colours, shapes, arrangements of objects help in getting it all together.
Recent Exhibitions, Work AND Education: Education: Intermediate Marbles - Chris Rice, Corning Museum of Glass : Advanced Beadmaking - Kristina Logan, Tank Studio : Lampworking 101 & 102 - Dwyn Tomlinson, BeadFX Studio
Artist Statement: Working at a torch using borosilicate glass, Lola is passionate about capturing the life-like essence of flowers in solid glass pendants and marbles. Her "eternal bouquets" will never fade nor wilt and are the perfect compliment to a lifelong gesture of love and affection.
Recent Exhibitions, Work AND Education: Education
1989 BFA (Painting) University of Mimar Sinan, Faculty of Fine Arts. Istanbul Turkey
1993 Teacher Certificate University of Marmara, Faculty of Education. Istanbul Turkey
Solo Exhibitions
2005 Co-op Gallery (The nudes) Toronto
2001 El Rocco Gallery Sydney Australia
1993 Akbank Beylerbeyi Art Gallery Istanbul Turkey
1992 Tobank Beyoglu Art Gallery Istanbul Turkey
Group Exhibitions
2009 Arta Gallery (Fall 2009 Group show) Toronto
2009 Artscape Wychwood Barns Gallery (Out Off Side) Toronto
2009 Ars Audet (Silent Auction; Aids Committee of Toronto) Toronto
2008 Side Space Art Gallery (Shine; Art Starts Artist) Toronto
2007 Side Space Art Gallery (We Are Here) Toronto
2004 Engine Gallery (Second Annual Christmas Group Show) Toronto
Artist Statement: The reason why I paint is not quite clear to me; however, I do know that I have an irresistable desire to paint. I believe in the constant process of development, growth and expansion of myself and what I create as an artist. Painting is a completely spontaneous but rather frustrating evolution for me. I love the coincidences, the accidents, and I always rely on my intuition to guide me during the different stages of a project. Just like life, the pursuit of life is to live with art.
Recent Exhibitions, Work AND Education: Solo Shows:
2010 BLOODY BEAUTY-FULL! (Citadel) Edmonton
2009 UNTITLED (Hair FX) Winnipeg
2009 SEEING RED (Petroff Gallery) Toronto
2009 CANDLELIGHT (Hangman Gallery) Toronto
Group Shows:
2007,08,09 Toronto Art Expo
2005,2009 Art Walk
2005-07 Queen West Art Crawl
2007 PURE ABSTRACT (Gallery Arta) Toronto
2007 TESTOSTERONE (Snapdragon Gallery) Ottawa
2008 FIMA Montreal
Artist Statement: As a performer I often live and perform in the world of the stage, where words and music are given to me to communicate and share with others around me.
As a visual artist I have learned it can perhaps be even more powerful to communicate without word or sound.
Through bold colour, shape and textures I use my artwork as a powerful vehicle to express and share my stories, my thoughts and my experiences. To communicate and connect without even having to be physically present.
Connections that I need to make and share.
But in this way, without words.
Recent Exhibitions, Work AND Education: Education
Fanshawe College, London, ON
Diploma in Fine Art, 1996 – 1999
-President’s Honour Roll
Select Exhibitions
Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, Toronto, ON
-“The 49th Annual Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition” 2010
Art Off The Lot, Toronto, ON
-“The 1st Annual Art Off The Lot Exhibition” 2009
Ontario College of Art & Design, Toronto, ON
-"Whodunit" 2009
The Cryptic Canvas, Toronto, ON
-2009
Nexus Gallery, Orono, ON
-2008
Artist Statement: I have been working on the “Standing” series of paintings over the past four years, placing figures, either alone or in groups, into open and isolated landscapes where they face the unknown and the unexpected. With a strong sense of narrative, these works are designed to trigger the imaginative and empathetic powers of the viewer.
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