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Past Exhibitions
Mohawk Warriors, Hunters & Chiefs: The Art of Tom Wilson tehohåhake
November 14 - December 21, 2024
TAP Centre for Creativity presents, Mohawk Warriors, Hunters & Chiefs, a solo exhibition of the artwork of Tom Wilson tehohåhake (two roads). Tom is a musician, writer and visual artist based in Hamilton, Ontario.
Musically he is known for his work with the bands Blackie & The Rodeo Kings, Junkhouse and Lee Harvey Osmond, the latter receiving a 2020 Juno Award for the album Mohawk.
Wilson’s memoir, Beautiful Scars: Steeltown Secrets, Mohawk Skywalkers and the Road Home, in which he reveals the impact of discovering his Indigenous heritage at the age of 53, became a national bestseller. He was appointed as a Companion of the Order of Canada in June 2023 for, “his multifaceted contributions to the arts in Canada, notably as an iconic musician, as well as for his advocacy of Indigenous communities in Canada.”
Decades ago he began dedicating more of his time and energy to his second passion, painting. Painting has become a way for him to connect with his Mohawk identity and convey his feelings on the injustices experienced by Indigenous peoples. The exhibit included Fading Memories of Home, an installation piece by Tom located in TAP’s LAB203 Gallery. The idea for the installation with accompanying video and sound recording was seeded during a family dinner with Jane Lazare, Tom’s biological mother. She recalled a traumatic experience from residential school when the grade five teacher had asked the room of Indigenous students to look at those around them, and then told the class these would be the last Indians they would ever know.
The Opening Reception was held on Thursday November 14, 7:00-10:00 PM.
On November 15th Tom captured audiences in the main gallery for an acapella performance and reading from his memoir Beautiful Scars: Steeltown Secrets, Mohawk Skywalkers and the Road Home. In his memoir, published in 2017 by Penguin/Random House, Tom reveals the impact of discovering his Indigenous heritage in his 50s. This was a great opportunity to connect with the artist, witness his power as a storyteller, and view the work in the gallery.
Tom joined us again on December 3rd for a screening of Beautiful Scars, a Canadian documentary film directed by Shane Belcourt Starring musician Tom Wilson and based on his 2017 memoir of the same name. After the screening Tom and Shane went into conversation with Josh Lambier, artistic director of WORDS.
For more about the artist and his projects visit https://tomwilsononline.com/
TAP Centre for Creativity presents, Mohawk Warriors, Hunters & Chiefs, a solo exhibition of the artwork of Tom Wilson tehohåhake (two roads). Tom is a musician, writer and visual artist based in Hamilton, Ontario.
Musically he is known for his work with the bands Blackie & The Rodeo Kings, Junkhouse and Lee Harvey Osmond, the latter receiving a 2020 Juno Award for the album Mohawk.
Wilson’s memoir, Beautiful Scars: Steeltown Secrets, Mohawk Skywalkers and the Road Home, in which he reveals the impact of discovering his Indigenous heritage at the age of 53, became a national bestseller. He was appointed as a Companion of the Order of Canada in June 2023 for, “his multifaceted contributions to the arts in Canada, notably as an iconic musician, as well as for his advocacy of Indigenous communities in Canada.”
Decades ago he began dedicating more of his time and energy to his second passion, painting. Painting has become a way for him to connect with his Mohawk identity and convey his feelings on the injustices experienced by Indigenous peoples. The exhibit included Fading Memories of Home, an installation piece by Tom located in TAP’s LAB203 Gallery. The idea for the installation with accompanying video and sound recording was seeded during a family dinner with Jane Lazare, Tom’s biological mother. She recalled a traumatic experience from residential school when the grade five teacher had asked the room of Indigenous students to look at those around them, and then told the class these would be the last Indians they would ever know.
The Opening Reception was held on Thursday November 14, 7:00-10:00 PM.
On November 15th Tom captured audiences in the main gallery for an acapella performance and reading from his memoir Beautiful Scars: Steeltown Secrets, Mohawk Skywalkers and the Road Home. In his memoir, published in 2017 by Penguin/Random House, Tom reveals the impact of discovering his Indigenous heritage in his 50s. This was a great opportunity to connect with the artist, witness his power as a storyteller, and view the work in the gallery.
Tom joined us again on December 3rd for a screening of Beautiful Scars, a Canadian documentary film directed by Shane Belcourt Starring musician Tom Wilson and based on his 2017 memoir of the same name. After the screening Tom and Shane went into conversation with Josh Lambier, artistic director of WORDS.
For more about the artist and his projects visit https://tomwilsononline.com/
Be Reality: Tom Hilborn
November 5 - November 9, 2024
A celebration of life exhibition for London artist Tom Hilborn.
Born and raised in London, Tom Hilborn began his artistic journey as a young child when he began drawing crazy, comical caricatures. After studying at BealArt under Bert Kloezeman, he spent his entire adult life painting – mostly on hardboards, often using modelling paste to add texture and depth.
Tom's subject matter ranged from landscapes of his beloved Gibbons Park to obscure musicians from the earliest days of jazz and rockabilly to renderings of figure studies and sketches by the great artists of the Renaissance. Often more than one of these elements appeared together in a single work.
An incredibly prolific artist who worked out of both London and Dundas, Ont., Tom was also a much-loved member of London's music scene as a guitarist for Lax Apparition, the Black Holes and Osterborg.
When he died in July at the age of 67, he left behind an extraordinary legacy of completed art. His family has authorized a sale of approximately 160 Hilborn paintings, including a dozen measuring about four feet by four feet. All paintings were be priced reasonably, with the goal of ensuring that they find new homes and would be displayed on walls rather than kept in storage. This exhibition took place from November 5th to November 9th.
A celebration of life exhibition for London artist Tom Hilborn.
Born and raised in London, Tom Hilborn began his artistic journey as a young child when he began drawing crazy, comical caricatures. After studying at BealArt under Bert Kloezeman, he spent his entire adult life painting – mostly on hardboards, often using modelling paste to add texture and depth.
Tom's subject matter ranged from landscapes of his beloved Gibbons Park to obscure musicians from the earliest days of jazz and rockabilly to renderings of figure studies and sketches by the great artists of the Renaissance. Often more than one of these elements appeared together in a single work.
An incredibly prolific artist who worked out of both London and Dundas, Ont., Tom was also a much-loved member of London's music scene as a guitarist for Lax Apparition, the Black Holes and Osterborg.
When he died in July at the age of 67, he left behind an extraordinary legacy of completed art. His family has authorized a sale of approximately 160 Hilborn paintings, including a dozen measuring about four feet by four feet. All paintings were be priced reasonably, with the goal of ensuring that they find new homes and would be displayed on walls rather than kept in storage. This exhibition took place from November 5th to November 9th.
Wild Phantoms, Gentle Monsters and Restless Gods: My Pet Skeleton
October 16 - November 2, 2024
Vincent Marcone, renowned for his darkly enchanting visual style, has spent 25 years captivating audiences with his intricate blend of surreal beauty and haunting fantasy. The exhibit, "Wild Phantoms, Gentle Monsters and Restless Gods", showcases a curated collection of Marcone’s favorite works, offering a retrospective journey of all the peculiar creatures that reside inside his head. From mesmerizing album covers to award-winning short films, Marcone's work has earned accolades and awards from the Junos, the Canne Film Festival and the Emmys. This exhibition runs from October 16th to November 2. The opening reception for this exhibition will be taking place on October 18th, from 6PM until 9PM.
About Vincent Marcone "My Pet Skeleton":
"My Pet Skeleton" is the pseudonym for the award-winning graphic artist Vincent Marcone. This curious-sounding epithet caught on, crept in, and slowly replaced his own name. As “My Pet Skeleton”, Vincent catapulted to early success when his work and online worlds caught the attention of David Bowie, Guillermo Del Toro, Clive Barker, and the Godfather of Goth himself, Peter Murphy. His particular approach to painting album covers, designing intricate online worlds, and directing weirdo music videos has earned him awards from places as diverse as the Emmys, the Junos, and even a Cannes Film Festival nomination for his short film, “The Facts in the Case of Mister Hollow.”
Vincent developed his unique style by combining his affection for the 600-year-old art of intaglio printmaking with his love of computer graphics. Early in his studies he would scrape and etch and carve his images onto zinc plates of all shapes and sizes, then send them hurtling through antiquated hand-turned presses. This experience and love of an old world aesthetic is what sets him apart from other digital artists. He handles his digital paintings as he handled his etchings, focusing in on the line work and meticulously placing each pixel to convey a sense of mood and ambiance. Drawing from a personal library of over 500 original textures (each created with metal plates and hand-wiped inks), Marcone uses his computer to fuse together media of all sorts to create imagery that is part of a larger story.
Vincent lives in Kitchener, Ontario where he is currently painting new pictures and crafting new tales. You can find more of his work at my-pet-skeleton.myshopify.com
Vincent Marcone, renowned for his darkly enchanting visual style, has spent 25 years captivating audiences with his intricate blend of surreal beauty and haunting fantasy. The exhibit, "Wild Phantoms, Gentle Monsters and Restless Gods", showcases a curated collection of Marcone’s favorite works, offering a retrospective journey of all the peculiar creatures that reside inside his head. From mesmerizing album covers to award-winning short films, Marcone's work has earned accolades and awards from the Junos, the Canne Film Festival and the Emmys. This exhibition runs from October 16th to November 2. The opening reception for this exhibition will be taking place on October 18th, from 6PM until 9PM.
About Vincent Marcone "My Pet Skeleton":
"My Pet Skeleton" is the pseudonym for the award-winning graphic artist Vincent Marcone. This curious-sounding epithet caught on, crept in, and slowly replaced his own name. As “My Pet Skeleton”, Vincent catapulted to early success when his work and online worlds caught the attention of David Bowie, Guillermo Del Toro, Clive Barker, and the Godfather of Goth himself, Peter Murphy. His particular approach to painting album covers, designing intricate online worlds, and directing weirdo music videos has earned him awards from places as diverse as the Emmys, the Junos, and even a Cannes Film Festival nomination for his short film, “The Facts in the Case of Mister Hollow.”
Vincent developed his unique style by combining his affection for the 600-year-old art of intaglio printmaking with his love of computer graphics. Early in his studies he would scrape and etch and carve his images onto zinc plates of all shapes and sizes, then send them hurtling through antiquated hand-turned presses. This experience and love of an old world aesthetic is what sets him apart from other digital artists. He handles his digital paintings as he handled his etchings, focusing in on the line work and meticulously placing each pixel to convey a sense of mood and ambiance. Drawing from a personal library of over 500 original textures (each created with metal plates and hand-wiped inks), Marcone uses his computer to fuse together media of all sorts to create imagery that is part of a larger story.
Vincent lives in Kitchener, Ontario where he is currently painting new pictures and crafting new tales. You can find more of his work at my-pet-skeleton.myshopify.com
Forest City Fusion Art Exhibition
September 24 - October 12, 2024
Curated by Simple Reflections for Artists, the Forest City Fusion Art Exhibit featured 20 London-based artists of 11 different countries of origin of all different mediums and styles. Digital, acrylic, sculptural, watercolour and mixed media pieces will be exhibited with diverse themes such as landscapes, female forms, geometric shapes, light and cityscapes.
This exhibition ran from September 24th until October 12th, and featured an opening reception on Thursday, September 26th from 6PM until 9PM.
Featured artists: Amsa Yaro, Adora, Brad Spencer, Catherine Eichstedt, Dario Novoa, Daniel Sanchez, Edgar Castro, Edward DeMarsh, G. Harley Salamanca, Ilona Burghardt, Karoline Feagan, Katharina Bilka, Kris Popiolek, Larissa Medeiros, Luiza Kaminska, Michelle Ellis, Selma Popovic, Diego Trujillo, Yana Litus, Diego Tamayo.
Curated by Simple Reflections for Artists, the Forest City Fusion Art Exhibit featured 20 London-based artists of 11 different countries of origin of all different mediums and styles. Digital, acrylic, sculptural, watercolour and mixed media pieces will be exhibited with diverse themes such as landscapes, female forms, geometric shapes, light and cityscapes.
This exhibition ran from September 24th until October 12th, and featured an opening reception on Thursday, September 26th from 6PM until 9PM.
Featured artists: Amsa Yaro, Adora, Brad Spencer, Catherine Eichstedt, Dario Novoa, Daniel Sanchez, Edgar Castro, Edward DeMarsh, G. Harley Salamanca, Ilona Burghardt, Karoline Feagan, Katharina Bilka, Kris Popiolek, Larissa Medeiros, Luiza Kaminska, Michelle Ellis, Selma Popovic, Diego Trujillo, Yana Litus, Diego Tamayo.
SOOT: Ian Indiano
July 20 - September 28, 2024
A solo exhibition by resident artist Ian Indiano, which took place in LAB 203.
TAP was excited to present ‘SOOT’, an exhibition by resident artist Ian Indiano. "Soot” (in Portuguese “Fuligem”) is an installation that delves into the multifaceted nature of carbon as a conceptual starting point, both as a physical element and a metaphor. Through predominantly black and white pieces, Ian Indiano explored themes of decay, transformation, and the elemental nature of carbon. The artworks, primarily created through photo collages translated into charcoal or graphite drawings, utilize both found images and Indiano's own photography. This installation not only played with the physical properties of carbon, but also invited viewers to contemplate its broader symbolic meanings.
A solo exhibition by resident artist Ian Indiano, which took place in LAB 203.
TAP was excited to present ‘SOOT’, an exhibition by resident artist Ian Indiano. "Soot” (in Portuguese “Fuligem”) is an installation that delves into the multifaceted nature of carbon as a conceptual starting point, both as a physical element and a metaphor. Through predominantly black and white pieces, Ian Indiano explored themes of decay, transformation, and the elemental nature of carbon. The artworks, primarily created through photo collages translated into charcoal or graphite drawings, utilize both found images and Indiano's own photography. This installation not only played with the physical properties of carbon, but also invited viewers to contemplate its broader symbolic meanings.
Excavations: Lyle Goorvich
September 10 - September 21, 2024
‘Excavation’ is the result of Lyle’s desire to unearth and express ideas, impressions and emotions buried under the accumulated experiences and constant stimuli of everyday life. Through his work, he aims to distill information into visual metaphors that invited the viewers into his mindset. These metaphors may relate to personal, social, political, historical, or whimsical experiences or ideations, and are as varied as the human experience is. Through various mediums and techniques, Goorvich aims to share a part of himself with the viewers, and return to his artistic individuality.
Lyle received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from York University and while he has not exhibited in recent years, he always remained active and interested in the arts. Now retired, Lyle has been liberated to pursue his creative impulses without distraction. This exhibition was a result of this freedom to pursue creativity.
This exhibition ran from September 10th to September 21st, 2024 and the opening reception was held on Friday, September 13th from 6:00PM - 9:00PM.
‘Excavation’ is the result of Lyle’s desire to unearth and express ideas, impressions and emotions buried under the accumulated experiences and constant stimuli of everyday life. Through his work, he aims to distill information into visual metaphors that invited the viewers into his mindset. These metaphors may relate to personal, social, political, historical, or whimsical experiences or ideations, and are as varied as the human experience is. Through various mediums and techniques, Goorvich aims to share a part of himself with the viewers, and return to his artistic individuality.
Lyle received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from York University and while he has not exhibited in recent years, he always remained active and interested in the arts. Now retired, Lyle has been liberated to pursue his creative impulses without distraction. This exhibition was a result of this freedom to pursue creativity.
This exhibition ran from September 10th to September 21st, 2024 and the opening reception was held on Friday, September 13th from 6:00PM - 9:00PM.
TOMPE @ 10
August 21 - September 7, 2024
In celebration of Print London’s tenth anniversary, six past winners of TOMPE have each been invited to exhibit a small body of work that represented their printmaking practice. These works included intaglio, silkscreen, mokuhanga, relief, letterpress, lithography, and mixed media processes.
TOMPE@10 EXHIBITING ARTISTS:
Karen Fletcher, Timothy Laurin, Eric Mummery, Kurt Pammer, Brianna Tosswill, Ann Unger.
A full-colour exhibition catalogue was published to commemorate these exhibitions and was distributed to all participating artists, as well as printmaking collectives and art institutions across Canada. The opening reception took place on August 24th from 5:00PM - 7:00PM.
This exhibit also featured a virtual closing reception.
The exhibitions were generously sponsored by TAP Centre for Creativity, MUSEUM LONDON, Woodstock Art Gallery, The City of London and the London Arts Council through a Community Arts Investment Program (CAIP) grant.
In celebration of Print London’s tenth anniversary, six past winners of TOMPE have each been invited to exhibit a small body of work that represented their printmaking practice. These works included intaglio, silkscreen, mokuhanga, relief, letterpress, lithography, and mixed media processes.
TOMPE@10 EXHIBITING ARTISTS:
Karen Fletcher, Timothy Laurin, Eric Mummery, Kurt Pammer, Brianna Tosswill, Ann Unger.
A full-colour exhibition catalogue was published to commemorate these exhibitions and was distributed to all participating artists, as well as printmaking collectives and art institutions across Canada. The opening reception took place on August 24th from 5:00PM - 7:00PM.
This exhibit also featured a virtual closing reception.
The exhibitions were generously sponsored by TAP Centre for Creativity, MUSEUM LONDON, Woodstock Art Gallery, The City of London and the London Arts Council through a Community Arts Investment Program (CAIP) grant.
TOMPE 2024
August 21 - September 7, 2024
Canadian-based professional artists were invited to submit miniature prints for exhibition; after a challenging jurying process, 251 works by 91 artists were selected for the final exhibition, as well as First, Second, and Third prize winners and two Honourable Mentions. These prize winners were announced at the Opening Reception on August 24 from 5PM - 7PM. This exhibit also featured a virtual closing reception.
TOMPE2024 EXHIBITING ARTISTS:
Anne Abbass, Siobhán Arnott, Robin Lupita Bain, Luigina Baratto, Derek Berry, Pauline Bradshaw, Peter Braune, Sylvia Bretzloff, David Brown, Mackenzie Browning, Ginny Carnevale, Barb Carr, Susan M. W. Cartwright, Samantha Charette, Carlina Chen, Sandie Collins, Claudine Crangle, Susan Cunningham, Lillianne Daigle, Alain Desgagné, Sophie Desjardins, Janine Duns, Drew Ellwood, Alysa-Beth Engel, Sandi Falconer, Kym Fenlon-Spazuk, Laurence Finet, Amber Forno, Elizabeth Forrest, Brenda Fuhrman, Bev Funnell, Silvie Girard, Jamie-Lee Girodat, Melanie Goguen, Abby Gowland, Colette Gréco-Riddle, Tyler Grieve, Jen Hamilton, Deidre Hierlihy, Jane Holbrook, Villia Jefremovas, SiHyun Vision Kim, McCall Kindt, Denise Lachance, Doris Lamontagne, Stephany Lay, Esther Leelavathy, Patti Lefebvre, Wen Li, Paule Mainguy, Carol Mannas, Gosia Martyniak, Lisa Matthias, Julie McIntyre, Vanessa McKiel, Lauren McKinley Renzetti, Alex Montes, Lisa Neighbour, Donna Nichol, Mary O’Brien, Kurt Pammer, Wendy Parlow, Zane Pate, Susan Perry, Nicole Pettigrew, Laura Peturson, Carrie Phillips Kieser, Walter Procska, Aashna Pujara, Martha Jane Ritchie, Benjamin Robinson, Agustin Rolando Rojas, Madeleine Rousseau, Irina Schestakowich, Reuben Scott, Kathryn Shaw, Patricia Slighte, Dan Starling, Jeff Stellick, St. Marie Φ Walker, Svetlana Swinimer, Cindi Talbot, Ana Teodorescu, Jacqueline Tourigny, Ann Unger, Joyce Westrop, Catherine Wild, Doug Williams, Ele Willoughby, Sylvia Wong, Katherine Zarull.
ABOUT PRINT LONDONPRINT LONDON is a collective of professional London-based visual artists whose practices embrace traditional and contemporary print media and the multiple. Print London aims to stimulate printmaking in the region through promoting the discussion, production, dissemination and exhibition of print media and working towards establishing a print center in London. For further information, please visit www.printlondon.ca
Canadian-based professional artists were invited to submit miniature prints for exhibition; after a challenging jurying process, 251 works by 91 artists were selected for the final exhibition, as well as First, Second, and Third prize winners and two Honourable Mentions. These prize winners were announced at the Opening Reception on August 24 from 5PM - 7PM. This exhibit also featured a virtual closing reception.
TOMPE2024 EXHIBITING ARTISTS:
Anne Abbass, Siobhán Arnott, Robin Lupita Bain, Luigina Baratto, Derek Berry, Pauline Bradshaw, Peter Braune, Sylvia Bretzloff, David Brown, Mackenzie Browning, Ginny Carnevale, Barb Carr, Susan M. W. Cartwright, Samantha Charette, Carlina Chen, Sandie Collins, Claudine Crangle, Susan Cunningham, Lillianne Daigle, Alain Desgagné, Sophie Desjardins, Janine Duns, Drew Ellwood, Alysa-Beth Engel, Sandi Falconer, Kym Fenlon-Spazuk, Laurence Finet, Amber Forno, Elizabeth Forrest, Brenda Fuhrman, Bev Funnell, Silvie Girard, Jamie-Lee Girodat, Melanie Goguen, Abby Gowland, Colette Gréco-Riddle, Tyler Grieve, Jen Hamilton, Deidre Hierlihy, Jane Holbrook, Villia Jefremovas, SiHyun Vision Kim, McCall Kindt, Denise Lachance, Doris Lamontagne, Stephany Lay, Esther Leelavathy, Patti Lefebvre, Wen Li, Paule Mainguy, Carol Mannas, Gosia Martyniak, Lisa Matthias, Julie McIntyre, Vanessa McKiel, Lauren McKinley Renzetti, Alex Montes, Lisa Neighbour, Donna Nichol, Mary O’Brien, Kurt Pammer, Wendy Parlow, Zane Pate, Susan Perry, Nicole Pettigrew, Laura Peturson, Carrie Phillips Kieser, Walter Procska, Aashna Pujara, Martha Jane Ritchie, Benjamin Robinson, Agustin Rolando Rojas, Madeleine Rousseau, Irina Schestakowich, Reuben Scott, Kathryn Shaw, Patricia Slighte, Dan Starling, Jeff Stellick, St. Marie Φ Walker, Svetlana Swinimer, Cindi Talbot, Ana Teodorescu, Jacqueline Tourigny, Ann Unger, Joyce Westrop, Catherine Wild, Doug Williams, Ele Willoughby, Sylvia Wong, Katherine Zarull.
ABOUT PRINT LONDONPRINT LONDON is a collective of professional London-based visual artists whose practices embrace traditional and contemporary print media and the multiple. Print London aims to stimulate printmaking in the region through promoting the discussion, production, dissemination and exhibition of print media and working towards establishing a print center in London. For further information, please visit www.printlondon.ca
M.M.Y. Art
August 6 - August 17, 2024
This exhibition featured the works of Michele Smeulders, Miriam Traher, and Yvonne Nangle at TAP Centre for Creativity, located at 203 Dundas St., London, Ontario. "MMY Art Michele, Miriam, Yvonne". "MMY Art" is a collective celebration of creativity, and contemporary art explorations, brought to life through the different styles of three talented artists. Each artist brought a unique perspective to the exhibition, offering viewers a diverse and enriching experience.
Admission was free and the exhibition ran from August 6 to 17, 2024, during the hours of the gallery, with an evening reception on Thursday, August 8, from 6 pm to 9 pm. This gathering provided an opportunity to meet the artists, indulge in stimulating conversations, and immerse yourself in an array of captivating artworks.
Michele Smeulders invited you to view the world through her "spectacularly goofy glasses." Her imaginative paintings and playful collages simplify our complex world, offering viewers a joyous escape and a fresh perspective. With an emphasis on accentuating the positive and resisting the usual, Michele's work brings a joyful exuberance to the gallery space, inviting you to borrow her heart-shaped, rose-coloured glasses for a moment of pure delight.
Miriam Traher's mixed media abstracts are a bold and distinctive expression of her artistic vision. Her textured and layered contemporary work is spontaneous, guided by experimentation, intuitively responding to each previous mark. Her art has a sense of play and wonder and her “why not? let’s see…” approach to creating unplanned surprises of colour combinations and marks, bringing a bold spark to people’s homes.
Yvonne Nangle brings her singular vision to the exhibition with a collection of vibrant, free-flowing abstract florals. Her work, characterized by uplifting colours and spontaneous doodles, seeks to deliver a 'jolt of joy' to its viewers. Yvonne’s creations provide a striking and beautiful decoration for any home, statement art that evokes happiness and positive emotions.
Supporting the Community: In addition to showcasing incredible art, "MMY Art" is dedicated to giving back to the community. 20% of art sales from this exhibition were donated to The London Food Bank.
This exhibition featured the works of Michele Smeulders, Miriam Traher, and Yvonne Nangle at TAP Centre for Creativity, located at 203 Dundas St., London, Ontario. "MMY Art Michele, Miriam, Yvonne". "MMY Art" is a collective celebration of creativity, and contemporary art explorations, brought to life through the different styles of three talented artists. Each artist brought a unique perspective to the exhibition, offering viewers a diverse and enriching experience.
Admission was free and the exhibition ran from August 6 to 17, 2024, during the hours of the gallery, with an evening reception on Thursday, August 8, from 6 pm to 9 pm. This gathering provided an opportunity to meet the artists, indulge in stimulating conversations, and immerse yourself in an array of captivating artworks.
Michele Smeulders invited you to view the world through her "spectacularly goofy glasses." Her imaginative paintings and playful collages simplify our complex world, offering viewers a joyous escape and a fresh perspective. With an emphasis on accentuating the positive and resisting the usual, Michele's work brings a joyful exuberance to the gallery space, inviting you to borrow her heart-shaped, rose-coloured glasses for a moment of pure delight.
Miriam Traher's mixed media abstracts are a bold and distinctive expression of her artistic vision. Her textured and layered contemporary work is spontaneous, guided by experimentation, intuitively responding to each previous mark. Her art has a sense of play and wonder and her “why not? let’s see…” approach to creating unplanned surprises of colour combinations and marks, bringing a bold spark to people’s homes.
Yvonne Nangle brings her singular vision to the exhibition with a collection of vibrant, free-flowing abstract florals. Her work, characterized by uplifting colours and spontaneous doodles, seeks to deliver a 'jolt of joy' to its viewers. Yvonne’s creations provide a striking and beautiful decoration for any home, statement art that evokes happiness and positive emotions.
Supporting the Community: In addition to showcasing incredible art, "MMY Art" is dedicated to giving back to the community. 20% of art sales from this exhibition were donated to The London Food Bank.
Sea Change: A retrospective exhibition commemorating the artistic legacy of Agneta Dolman.
July 23 - August 3, 2024
On Thursday, July 25 from 6-8PM EXCAVO opened Agneta Dolman's 'SEA CHANGE' at TAP Centre for Creativity. Curated by Moira McKee, this exhibition celebrated the life of Swedish-born artist Agneta Dolman (1944-2024). Born in Stockholm and a graduate in Language and Linguistics from Stockholm University, Agneta immigrated to Canada, studying under Arthur Lismer at the Montreal Museum of Fine Art's School of Art & Design, where she met fellow artist and future husband, Doug. In London, Agneta graduated from Althouse College, she and Doug pursuing their individual artistic practices while actively supporting the London arts community.
Passionately believing drawing to be the foundation of all art making, Agneta began organizing life drawing sessions with friends in the 1990's throughout London and was a founding member of Life Drawing at TAP Centre for Creativity. As with her life drawing, Agneta’s organic sculptures and vessels, hand formed in porcelain, could most adequately be defined as renderings of the circumstances of their own creation, alluding to the medium's symbolic past as a narrative object that visually told a story.
Throughout her practice as a painter, Agneta developed a metaphysical aesthetic language, creating a visionary world explored through her imagination. A renderer of transitions, Agneta's recollections of the past converge with process to shape real and imagined landscapes, tethering a primal connection with nature to our collective vulnerabilities.
Agneta has exhibited across Canada and internationally, featured in McIntosh Gallery's A Driving Force: Women of the London, Ontario Art Community 1867-2017, represented by Westland Gallery (London, ON), and Ridelius Galleri (Visby, Gotland).
100% of proceeds from works sold were donated from the Dolman Estate to TAP Centre for Creativity to support future programming, connections, and opportunities to artists and creators living and working in London.
On Thursday, July 25 from 6-8PM EXCAVO opened Agneta Dolman's 'SEA CHANGE' at TAP Centre for Creativity. Curated by Moira McKee, this exhibition celebrated the life of Swedish-born artist Agneta Dolman (1944-2024). Born in Stockholm and a graduate in Language and Linguistics from Stockholm University, Agneta immigrated to Canada, studying under Arthur Lismer at the Montreal Museum of Fine Art's School of Art & Design, where she met fellow artist and future husband, Doug. In London, Agneta graduated from Althouse College, she and Doug pursuing their individual artistic practices while actively supporting the London arts community.
Passionately believing drawing to be the foundation of all art making, Agneta began organizing life drawing sessions with friends in the 1990's throughout London and was a founding member of Life Drawing at TAP Centre for Creativity. As with her life drawing, Agneta’s organic sculptures and vessels, hand formed in porcelain, could most adequately be defined as renderings of the circumstances of their own creation, alluding to the medium's symbolic past as a narrative object that visually told a story.
Throughout her practice as a painter, Agneta developed a metaphysical aesthetic language, creating a visionary world explored through her imagination. A renderer of transitions, Agneta's recollections of the past converge with process to shape real and imagined landscapes, tethering a primal connection with nature to our collective vulnerabilities.
Agneta has exhibited across Canada and internationally, featured in McIntosh Gallery's A Driving Force: Women of the London, Ontario Art Community 1867-2017, represented by Westland Gallery (London, ON), and Ridelius Galleri (Visby, Gotland).
100% of proceeds from works sold were donated from the Dolman Estate to TAP Centre for Creativity to support future programming, connections, and opportunities to artists and creators living and working in London.
The 33rd Annual Pride Art Show
July 9 - July 20, 2024
33rd Annual Pride London Festival Art Show Celebrates Diversity and Creativity Pride London Festival proudly presented the 33rd Annual Pride London Festival Art Show, a vibrant celebration of artistic expression within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and beyond. This esteemed exhibition, which marks one of North America's longest- running Pride art shows, will be on display from July 9 – 20 at TAP Centre for Creativity. The exhibition featured a stunning array of artwork from 45 artists, showcasing pieces
in diverse mediums such as drawing, photography, digital art, painting, textiles, printmaking, collage, and sculpture. Artists submitted their work in one of three categories: Student/Novice, Emerging, and Professional, reflecting the dynamic talent
within the community. The Opening Reception took place on Thursday, July 11 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. This event was a highlight of the festival, offering attendees the opportunity to engage with the artists, enjoy refreshments, and immerse themselves in an evening of artistic excellence and community celebration. All were welcome!
33rd Annual Pride London Festival Art Show Celebrates Diversity and Creativity Pride London Festival proudly presented the 33rd Annual Pride London Festival Art Show, a vibrant celebration of artistic expression within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and beyond. This esteemed exhibition, which marks one of North America's longest- running Pride art shows, will be on display from July 9 – 20 at TAP Centre for Creativity. The exhibition featured a stunning array of artwork from 45 artists, showcasing pieces
in diverse mediums such as drawing, photography, digital art, painting, textiles, printmaking, collage, and sculpture. Artists submitted their work in one of three categories: Student/Novice, Emerging, and Professional, reflecting the dynamic talent
within the community. The Opening Reception took place on Thursday, July 11 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. This event was a highlight of the festival, offering attendees the opportunity to engage with the artists, enjoy refreshments, and immerse themselves in an evening of artistic excellence and community celebration. All were welcome!
The Ebb and Flow of Process: Ashley Sandham Solo Exhibition.
June 11 - July 6, 2024
Through her oil paintings, Ashley conveys a sense of what it is like to work through different states of gender dysphoria. Her figures use heavily gendered colours hinting at various states of identity questioning and experience. Dysphoria itself ebbs and flows like a tide and the horizontal lines in the background of her work lend themselves to this concept, creating a moody atmosphere representing how dysphoria’s intensity can fluctuate and change but never really goes away. Each painting interconnects narratively to explore questioning, states of dysphoria, and the evolution of both personal and societal understanding of gender identity.
These pieces are mirror-like, a self representation of what Ashley’s relationship with gender has been. The figures are spiritual avatars and while they may be a self representation, her decision to keep them figurative allows the audience to step into her shoes as well as explore their own relationship with identity and gender.
Understanding the importance of continuing to challenge herself and learn from her peers, Ashley immersed herself in the drawing opportunities at TAP for subject exploration, work development, and drawing practice. Processing these works on paper and then taking those studies to a larger canvas has been a way for her to evaluate ideas of the self and how others view us. Ashley also engaged in other presentations and programs at TAP, whether it was viewing a 16 mm film series, joining in a networking event, or attending an exhibit reception; she took these valuable opportunities to be inspired and motivated by the artists and art forms around her. Finding connection and community provided support for artistic growth and creative development.
The exhibition took place on June 11th and will ran until July 6th. The opening reception, took place on June 13th, from 6PM until 8PM.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Ashley has been a resident of London, Ontario since 2011. Before that point, she had lived in the smaller municipality known as Tillsonburg. As a queer youth, this was not an easy endeavor by any means. In April 2022 she graduated from the Fine Art Advanced Diploma program at Fanshawe College. In August 2023 she began the emerging artist studio residency at
TAP Centre for Creativity.
Through her oil paintings, Ashley conveys a sense of what it is like to work through different states of gender dysphoria. Her figures use heavily gendered colours hinting at various states of identity questioning and experience. Dysphoria itself ebbs and flows like a tide and the horizontal lines in the background of her work lend themselves to this concept, creating a moody atmosphere representing how dysphoria’s intensity can fluctuate and change but never really goes away. Each painting interconnects narratively to explore questioning, states of dysphoria, and the evolution of both personal and societal understanding of gender identity.
These pieces are mirror-like, a self representation of what Ashley’s relationship with gender has been. The figures are spiritual avatars and while they may be a self representation, her decision to keep them figurative allows the audience to step into her shoes as well as explore their own relationship with identity and gender.
Understanding the importance of continuing to challenge herself and learn from her peers, Ashley immersed herself in the drawing opportunities at TAP for subject exploration, work development, and drawing practice. Processing these works on paper and then taking those studies to a larger canvas has been a way for her to evaluate ideas of the self and how others view us. Ashley also engaged in other presentations and programs at TAP, whether it was viewing a 16 mm film series, joining in a networking event, or attending an exhibit reception; she took these valuable opportunities to be inspired and motivated by the artists and art forms around her. Finding connection and community provided support for artistic growth and creative development.
The exhibition took place on June 11th and will ran until July 6th. The opening reception, took place on June 13th, from 6PM until 8PM.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Ashley has been a resident of London, Ontario since 2011. Before that point, she had lived in the smaller municipality known as Tillsonburg. As a queer youth, this was not an easy endeavor by any means. In April 2022 she graduated from the Fine Art Advanced Diploma program at Fanshawe College. In August 2023 she began the emerging artist studio residency at
TAP Centre for Creativity.
Doodles: Margeaux Collyer Solo Exhibition.
May 28 - June 8, 2024
Margeaux is a goofy gal who loves to doodle.
This exhibition ran from May 28th until June 8th. The closing reception took place on June 7th, from 6PM - 9PM.
Margeaux is a goofy gal who loves to doodle.
This exhibition ran from May 28th until June 8th. The closing reception took place on June 7th, from 6PM - 9PM.
Fullness of Time: Nick and Asha Hall.
May 14 - May 25, 2024
Daughter, Asha Hall, and father, Nick Hall, create work regarding themes of the passing of time and mortality with different lenses; from Asha’s perspective, the thought of growing up brings fear and reminiscence for simpler days. The younger artist leans on photographic archives taken by Jagoda, her mother. These images contain uneven compositions with entirely unintentional cropping and lighting - something that Asha leans into when recreating these images to provoke nostalgia. Nick, on the other hand, uses his body of work to come to terms with his mortality and in turn find beauty in it. Through observing decaying flowers, Nick finds tenderness in the wilting and rotting, an element that he uses as a metaphor for his own aging, as well as the rapid change of the world around him. Both bodies of work can be seen in conversation; Asha’s end expresses her fear of the unexpected and longs for what has been, her father visually responds, echoing
comforting reassurance about the future.
This exhibition ran from May 14th until May 25th, and the opening reception took place on May 16, from 6PM - 9PM.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Nick has been actively painting for many years and was offered a solo show in London Ontario at the age of 21. In terms of subject matter and perspective, his approach is based largely on simply paying attention to what he pays attention to. The process of painting then becomes an exploration into what it is that the subject is trying to say. Portraits are always compelling, however as of late abandoned architectural forms are his passion. Design plays a strong role in his work, as does color, light and a feeling of solitude. Influences of note include Lucian Freud, Christopher Pratt, Gottfried Helnwein, David Hockney, Andrew Wyeth, Edward Hopper, Jenny Saville. While reasonably proficient in watercolors, casein and acrylics, the medium of choice is oil on panel. After a life-long career of writing and designing award-winning work for commercial means, it is vitally important that his paintings be accountable to no one else but the artist himself.
Asha Hall is an emerging artist based in Toronto whose work delves into nostalgia, grief, parental attachment, the acceptance of mortality, and the loss of childhood. After recently completing her Bachelors of Fine Art at one of Canada’s leading art and design schools, Hall hopes to continue building her visual language and create work that is meaningful to her. Through large scale oil paintings, Hall continues to work through her emotions surrounding maturing, and aims to create work that can be relatable to those of all ages; whether it is a parent reminiscing on their own children or a young adult such as herself taking a moment to transport themselves back in time. Surrendering fully to the photograph, she enjoys the erratic compositions that arise from such images. In the future, Hall will continue to develop similar themes through various means of expression.
Daughter, Asha Hall, and father, Nick Hall, create work regarding themes of the passing of time and mortality with different lenses; from Asha’s perspective, the thought of growing up brings fear and reminiscence for simpler days. The younger artist leans on photographic archives taken by Jagoda, her mother. These images contain uneven compositions with entirely unintentional cropping and lighting - something that Asha leans into when recreating these images to provoke nostalgia. Nick, on the other hand, uses his body of work to come to terms with his mortality and in turn find beauty in it. Through observing decaying flowers, Nick finds tenderness in the wilting and rotting, an element that he uses as a metaphor for his own aging, as well as the rapid change of the world around him. Both bodies of work can be seen in conversation; Asha’s end expresses her fear of the unexpected and longs for what has been, her father visually responds, echoing
comforting reassurance about the future.
This exhibition ran from May 14th until May 25th, and the opening reception took place on May 16, from 6PM - 9PM.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Nick has been actively painting for many years and was offered a solo show in London Ontario at the age of 21. In terms of subject matter and perspective, his approach is based largely on simply paying attention to what he pays attention to. The process of painting then becomes an exploration into what it is that the subject is trying to say. Portraits are always compelling, however as of late abandoned architectural forms are his passion. Design plays a strong role in his work, as does color, light and a feeling of solitude. Influences of note include Lucian Freud, Christopher Pratt, Gottfried Helnwein, David Hockney, Andrew Wyeth, Edward Hopper, Jenny Saville. While reasonably proficient in watercolors, casein and acrylics, the medium of choice is oil on panel. After a life-long career of writing and designing award-winning work for commercial means, it is vitally important that his paintings be accountable to no one else but the artist himself.
Asha Hall is an emerging artist based in Toronto whose work delves into nostalgia, grief, parental attachment, the acceptance of mortality, and the loss of childhood. After recently completing her Bachelors of Fine Art at one of Canada’s leading art and design schools, Hall hopes to continue building her visual language and create work that is meaningful to her. Through large scale oil paintings, Hall continues to work through her emotions surrounding maturing, and aims to create work that can be relatable to those of all ages; whether it is a parent reminiscing on their own children or a young adult such as herself taking a moment to transport themselves back in time. Surrendering fully to the photograph, she enjoys the erratic compositions that arise from such images. In the future, Hall will continue to develop similar themes through various means of expression.
Tingfest 2024
April 16 - May 11, 2024
Named after Merle “Ting” Tingley, London Free Press’ editorial cartoonist from 1948 to 1986, Tingfest is an annual celebration curated by TAP Centre for Creativity that showcases the work of past, present and future comic and graphic artists from Southwestern Ontario.
While this festival is an homage to Ting’s work and influence on generations of artists, Tingfest is a rare forum for emerging and established artists to present their work to the public through a gallery show that is complemented with free events and programs.
In 2024, the exhibiting artists that were featured were František Bidlo, Chris Elliott, soft flirt, Dax Gordine, Kevin Hearn, Matt James, Ivan Kocmarek, Owen MacKinder, Julian Miholics, Lido Pimienta, Merle 'Ting' Tingley, Alyssa Waterbury.
The opening reception for this festival took place on Saturday, April 20th.
Named after Merle “Ting” Tingley, London Free Press’ editorial cartoonist from 1948 to 1986, Tingfest is an annual celebration curated by TAP Centre for Creativity that showcases the work of past, present and future comic and graphic artists from Southwestern Ontario.
While this festival is an homage to Ting’s work and influence on generations of artists, Tingfest is a rare forum for emerging and established artists to present their work to the public through a gallery show that is complemented with free events and programs.
In 2024, the exhibiting artists that were featured were František Bidlo, Chris Elliott, soft flirt, Dax Gordine, Kevin Hearn, Matt James, Ivan Kocmarek, Owen MacKinder, Julian Miholics, Lido Pimienta, Merle 'Ting' Tingley, Alyssa Waterbury.
The opening reception for this festival took place on Saturday, April 20th.
Reflex
April 9 - April 13, 2024
The photographs are the top finalist in each category of our 41st annual Photography Program Student Image Competition. It featured images from the Fanshawe Photography and the Photography Advanced Programs.
This was an opportunity to see the high caliber images created by young emerging photographers. In addition to the finalist, there was images from various student projects representing first and second year students. The categories include portrait, food, nature, scenic, architectural, fashion, editorial, and effects.
The exhibition took place April 9th - April 13th, and the opening reception for this exhibit took place on April 9th, from 6PM until 8PM.
The photographs are the top finalist in each category of our 41st annual Photography Program Student Image Competition. It featured images from the Fanshawe Photography and the Photography Advanced Programs.
This was an opportunity to see the high caliber images created by young emerging photographers. In addition to the finalist, there was images from various student projects representing first and second year students. The categories include portrait, food, nature, scenic, architectural, fashion, editorial, and effects.
The exhibition took place April 9th - April 13th, and the opening reception for this exhibit took place on April 9th, from 6PM until 8PM.
Hermits: Fanshawe Fine Art Graduates
March 27 - April 6, 2024
HERMITS is the 52nd graduating class exhibition of the Fanshawe Fine Art Advanced Diploma program.
This small class formed during the height of the pandemic, each had a single space to occupy, creating art behind masks and face shields within the boundaries of personal studios, no one approaching closer than six feet in distance, social life confined to glowing screens. Yet the students in this cohort persevered and used their time as hermits to produce some extraordinary art. We celebrated as the hermits emerge from their shells to present their creations publicly in this group exhibition.
Artists in the Exhibition:
Charlotte Buenaobra, Mikayla Fisher, Amber Lynch, Georgia Ross, John Weir
The exhibition ran from March 27 – April 6, 2024
Connect on TAP: the students discussed their work in the exhibition on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, 5:30 pm
Reception: Saturday, April 6, 2024, 7 pm, remarks were made at 7:30PM, a catalogue was available for purchase.
Guest Speaker: Tabitha Verbuyst, Executive Director/Curator, Station Arts Centre, Tillsonburg, ON
HERMITS is the 52nd graduating class exhibition of the Fanshawe Fine Art Advanced Diploma program.
This small class formed during the height of the pandemic, each had a single space to occupy, creating art behind masks and face shields within the boundaries of personal studios, no one approaching closer than six feet in distance, social life confined to glowing screens. Yet the students in this cohort persevered and used their time as hermits to produce some extraordinary art. We celebrated as the hermits emerge from their shells to present their creations publicly in this group exhibition.
Artists in the Exhibition:
Charlotte Buenaobra, Mikayla Fisher, Amber Lynch, Georgia Ross, John Weir
The exhibition ran from March 27 – April 6, 2024
Connect on TAP: the students discussed their work in the exhibition on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, 5:30 pm
Reception: Saturday, April 6, 2024, 7 pm, remarks were made at 7:30PM, a catalogue was available for purchase.
Guest Speaker: Tabitha Verbuyst, Executive Director/Curator, Station Arts Centre, Tillsonburg, ON
We're Sew Screwed!: Fanshawe 2nd Year Fine Art
March 13 - March 23, 2024
We’re Sew Screwed! This is the sentiment expressed by second-year Fanshawe College Fine Art students as they reflect on the precarious state of our natural world and examine the causes of the current ecological crisis. We can no longer escape the onslaught of climate change and environmental destruction that lies before us. Forest fires have been raging across the land, plastic pollution and oil spills threaten our oceans and water resources, carelessly disposed garbage endangers living creatures, overuse of pesticides obliterates natural pollinators, pollutants poison the air we breathe, while carbon emissions and greenhouse gases resulting from food waste and fast fashion contribute to further devastation. In these students’ opinion, the generations before them have greedily and carelessly damaged our environment in ways that are threatening to obliterate life on Earth. So, as contemporary artists, how can they try to help? The wall hangings and soft sculptures in this exhibition were assembled from repurposed textiles and yarn using hand-crafted techniques including traditional sewing, quilting, embroidery, felting, crochet and beading as well as shredding and knotting to bring attention to these serious issues using materials that are generally associated with comfort, protection, and domesticity. These student artists yearn to make our society aware of nature’s vulnerability through their art. They are rejecting society’s emphasis on materialism, accumulation, and excessive wealth in favour of giving voice to a cause which is all too vital – the need to protect our natural world. Using their needles, they are pricking our consciences and sewing their ideas into view.
The works in this exhibition were created by students enrolled in the Visual Research course in the second year of the Fanshawe College Fine Art program.
List of Artists:
Alycia Shufelt, Camille Vanstone, Cecil Klassen, Clinton Ncube, Emma Barnes, Erika Aarsteinsen, Ethan Quenneville, Gabrielle Flores, Heather Hachey, Jason Gillis, Kassidy Toner-Tait, Kate Miazga, Lealah Flynn, Mackenzie Beirnes-Daniels, Nadia Ahmed, Natalie Pieterman, Natasha Dufresne, Nicole Hill, Nolan Burridge, Ryleigh Gaudreau, Sadie Pollock.
We’re Sew Screwed! This is the sentiment expressed by second-year Fanshawe College Fine Art students as they reflect on the precarious state of our natural world and examine the causes of the current ecological crisis. We can no longer escape the onslaught of climate change and environmental destruction that lies before us. Forest fires have been raging across the land, plastic pollution and oil spills threaten our oceans and water resources, carelessly disposed garbage endangers living creatures, overuse of pesticides obliterates natural pollinators, pollutants poison the air we breathe, while carbon emissions and greenhouse gases resulting from food waste and fast fashion contribute to further devastation. In these students’ opinion, the generations before them have greedily and carelessly damaged our environment in ways that are threatening to obliterate life on Earth. So, as contemporary artists, how can they try to help? The wall hangings and soft sculptures in this exhibition were assembled from repurposed textiles and yarn using hand-crafted techniques including traditional sewing, quilting, embroidery, felting, crochet and beading as well as shredding and knotting to bring attention to these serious issues using materials that are generally associated with comfort, protection, and domesticity. These student artists yearn to make our society aware of nature’s vulnerability through their art. They are rejecting society’s emphasis on materialism, accumulation, and excessive wealth in favour of giving voice to a cause which is all too vital – the need to protect our natural world. Using their needles, they are pricking our consciences and sewing their ideas into view.
The works in this exhibition were created by students enrolled in the Visual Research course in the second year of the Fanshawe College Fine Art program.
List of Artists:
Alycia Shufelt, Camille Vanstone, Cecil Klassen, Clinton Ncube, Emma Barnes, Erika Aarsteinsen, Ethan Quenneville, Gabrielle Flores, Heather Hachey, Jason Gillis, Kassidy Toner-Tait, Kate Miazga, Lealah Flynn, Mackenzie Beirnes-Daniels, Nadia Ahmed, Natalie Pieterman, Natasha Dufresne, Nicole Hill, Nolan Burridge, Ryleigh Gaudreau, Sadie Pollock.
Bar Scene: Anne Hamilton Installation
November 24, 2023 - April 13, 2024
Bar Scene explores her obsession with old movies and her desire to be absorbed into one. This piece is the first in a series based on favourite old movie settings bars and nightclubs. This installation is a reimagining of brightly coloured Technicolor musicals using coloured lights to create a dreamlike atmosphere.
Bar Scene explores her obsession with old movies and her desire to be absorbed into one. This piece is the first in a series based on favourite old movie settings bars and nightclubs. This installation is a reimagining of brightly coloured Technicolor musicals using coloured lights to create a dreamlike atmosphere.
Slowly/Surely: An Exhibition of Illustrated Allegory: Robin Henry Solo Exhibition.
February 27 - March 9, 2024
“Slowly/Surely” was the debut solo gallery exhibition by artist Robin Henry. This autobiographical exhibition explored themes of storytelling, change, and healing brought to life through hand-painted enamel signs and sculpture. Each piece acted as a bookmark, dog-earing important stories and transformative moments in the artist’s long journey towards healing and gentleness. The central wall installation features thirty-two cut-out pieces of sign work, displayed floor to ceiling in salon fashion. Each piece is designed to be viewed up close as an individual memory, and afar as part of a larger interconnected story. Robin Henry is known for their screen-printing and mural work . This exhibition denotes a new avenue in their career, inviting the viewers to engage with vulnerable memories that have shaped the artist’s path.
The exhibition ran from Feb. 27th until Mar. 9th. The opening reception took place on Feb. 29th, from 6PM until 9PM.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Robin Henry is a dedicated artist from London, Ontario with a focus on illustration, printmaking, and public art installations. With a passion for making art accessible, Robin's work has resonated with a wide audience, from international brands to small businesses and most importantly, a great many London punks.
Robin's artistic journey is deeply influenced by screen printing and their work is characterized by clean black lines, distilling concepts into images of illustrated iconography. Through their art, Robin often explores memories, experiences and emotions through the visual themes of botanicals, animal life, houses and cabins, doorways and portals to other places, and mountains with peaks and valleys.
Robin also does live screen printing demonstrations and workshops, sharing their passion with aspiring artists and inviting others to explore their own creativity. Robin’s work reflects a humble dedication to the power of creativity as a means of reflection, processing, meditation, and connection.
“Slowly/Surely” was the debut solo gallery exhibition by artist Robin Henry. This autobiographical exhibition explored themes of storytelling, change, and healing brought to life through hand-painted enamel signs and sculpture. Each piece acted as a bookmark, dog-earing important stories and transformative moments in the artist’s long journey towards healing and gentleness. The central wall installation features thirty-two cut-out pieces of sign work, displayed floor to ceiling in salon fashion. Each piece is designed to be viewed up close as an individual memory, and afar as part of a larger interconnected story. Robin Henry is known for their screen-printing and mural work . This exhibition denotes a new avenue in their career, inviting the viewers to engage with vulnerable memories that have shaped the artist’s path.
The exhibition ran from Feb. 27th until Mar. 9th. The opening reception took place on Feb. 29th, from 6PM until 9PM.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Robin Henry is a dedicated artist from London, Ontario with a focus on illustration, printmaking, and public art installations. With a passion for making art accessible, Robin's work has resonated with a wide audience, from international brands to small businesses and most importantly, a great many London punks.
Robin's artistic journey is deeply influenced by screen printing and their work is characterized by clean black lines, distilling concepts into images of illustrated iconography. Through their art, Robin often explores memories, experiences and emotions through the visual themes of botanicals, animal life, houses and cabins, doorways and portals to other places, and mountains with peaks and valleys.
Robin also does live screen printing demonstrations and workshops, sharing their passion with aspiring artists and inviting others to explore their own creativity. Robin’s work reflects a humble dedication to the power of creativity as a means of reflection, processing, meditation, and connection.
London Artists' Studio Tour Preview Show
February 20 - February 24, 2024
The London Artist Studio Tour "Preview Show" was a sneak peek of what you might expect to see if you planned on attending the April Studio Tour. This year’s Tour had 31 artists in 28 studios around all areas of London. Normally working solo in their respective studios, this show provides an opportunity for us to display our work collectively and see the wonderful variety of mediums and styles that we make. You’ll see painting, sculpture, ceramics, textile art and more during this week’s show. The London Artist Studio Tour is one of this cities oldest visual arts events, having run for over 30 years. It’s also one of the most popular, as we’ve had some of London’s most celebrated artists display their work, and had hundreds of thousands of studio visits by interested art lovers over the decades. Completely artist run and self funded, the Studio Tour is a wonderful way to experience the arts and meet with working artists in our city.
The 2024 London Artists’ Studio Tour (L.A.S.T.) took place on April 19, 20 and 21. It was a three-day self-guided Tour that offered the public an extraordinary opportunity to meet local artists in their working environs and learn more about their creative processes. The tour was a free event.
The opening reception for this event took place on February 20th, from 5PM until 8PM and the exhibition continued to run until Saturday, Feb. 24th.
The London Artist Studio Tour "Preview Show" was a sneak peek of what you might expect to see if you planned on attending the April Studio Tour. This year’s Tour had 31 artists in 28 studios around all areas of London. Normally working solo in their respective studios, this show provides an opportunity for us to display our work collectively and see the wonderful variety of mediums and styles that we make. You’ll see painting, sculpture, ceramics, textile art and more during this week’s show. The London Artist Studio Tour is one of this cities oldest visual arts events, having run for over 30 years. It’s also one of the most popular, as we’ve had some of London’s most celebrated artists display their work, and had hundreds of thousands of studio visits by interested art lovers over the decades. Completely artist run and self funded, the Studio Tour is a wonderful way to experience the arts and meet with working artists in our city.
The 2024 London Artists’ Studio Tour (L.A.S.T.) took place on April 19, 20 and 21. It was a three-day self-guided Tour that offered the public an extraordinary opportunity to meet local artists in their working environs and learn more about their creative processes. The tour was a free event.
The opening reception for this event took place on February 20th, from 5PM until 8PM and the exhibition continued to run until Saturday, Feb. 24th.
Patrick Thibert: Evolution of Works on Paper 1971 - 2023
February 6 - February 17, 2024
The exhibition, “Patrick Thibert: Evolution of Works on Paper 1971–2023”, is an overview of Patrick’s two-dimensional activity over the fifty-two-year period that this exhibition covers. His approach to the two-dimensional works on paper has changed with the decades. The works on paper have been, at times, a two-dimensional representation of finished sculptures. At other times they documented other options whether for free standing sculptures or for wall dependent sculptures. Each body of sculptures asked for a different way of rendering the idea(s) in two-dimensional form through a variety of drawing mediums from acrylic paint to charcoal to pastel powders. Some of the works on paper are colour studies for possible future powder coated, aluminum, wall sculptures.
BIOGRAPHY:
Patrick Thibert (b. 1943) was born and raised in Windsor, Ontario and for the last forty years has resided in Mt. Brydges, Ontario located just west of London. Thibert holds a diploma in Chemical Technology from the Western Ontario Institute of Technology, Windsor, (1961‒1965), renamed St. Clair College of Applied Art and Technology, A Bachelor of Fine Art (sculpture) from the University of Windsor (1968‒1972) and a Master of Fine Art (sculpture), from Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, (1972‒1974).
Thibert has been a practicing sculptor and art educator. He taught as a graduate student at Florida State University, in Tallahassee, Florida, (1973 and 1973‒1974). He taught as a sessional instructor at St. Clair College of Applied Art and Technology, Windsor during the 1974‒1975 academic year. Thibert taught full-time, for 28 years, at Fanshawe College of Applied Art and Technology, London, Ontario from 1975‒2003. Over the decades Patrick Thibert has taught drawing, two- and three-dimensional design, and sculpture.
Patrick has been an active member of the London art community since arriving in London in 1975 to teach at Fanshawe College. He was an active member of the Forest City Gallery for 15 years in a number of capacities. He has been on the Board of Museum London. He has also served on the acquisitions committee at the McIntosh Gallery at Western University. Thibert has given talks on his works in a variety of venues from the University of Windsor, the University of Calgary, Emily Carr University of Art and Design in Vancouver, and at various museums and galleries in Canada.
Thibert has consistently worked three-dimensionally while also working two-dimensionally producing a variety of works on paper as studies or documentations of finished works. His studio activity has moved from abstraction as an approach through the 1970’s and early 1980’s to working with image-based narrative sculptures from the late 1980’s to 2010. Since March 2011 he has returned to expressing himself within the abstract tradition and continues to do so.
Patrick Thibert has had over 100 solo and group exhibitions since 1974 in Canada and the United States. His works are found in numerous private and public collections throughout Canada, Germany, and the United States. Public art collections include the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Canada Council art Bank, Museum London, The Glenbow Museum, and the Woodstock Art Gallery, along with many others.
The exhibition, “Patrick Thibert: Evolution of Works on Paper 1971–2023”, is an overview of Patrick’s two-dimensional activity over the fifty-two-year period that this exhibition covers. His approach to the two-dimensional works on paper has changed with the decades. The works on paper have been, at times, a two-dimensional representation of finished sculptures. At other times they documented other options whether for free standing sculptures or for wall dependent sculptures. Each body of sculptures asked for a different way of rendering the idea(s) in two-dimensional form through a variety of drawing mediums from acrylic paint to charcoal to pastel powders. Some of the works on paper are colour studies for possible future powder coated, aluminum, wall sculptures.
BIOGRAPHY:
Patrick Thibert (b. 1943) was born and raised in Windsor, Ontario and for the last forty years has resided in Mt. Brydges, Ontario located just west of London. Thibert holds a diploma in Chemical Technology from the Western Ontario Institute of Technology, Windsor, (1961‒1965), renamed St. Clair College of Applied Art and Technology, A Bachelor of Fine Art (sculpture) from the University of Windsor (1968‒1972) and a Master of Fine Art (sculpture), from Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, (1972‒1974).
Thibert has been a practicing sculptor and art educator. He taught as a graduate student at Florida State University, in Tallahassee, Florida, (1973 and 1973‒1974). He taught as a sessional instructor at St. Clair College of Applied Art and Technology, Windsor during the 1974‒1975 academic year. Thibert taught full-time, for 28 years, at Fanshawe College of Applied Art and Technology, London, Ontario from 1975‒2003. Over the decades Patrick Thibert has taught drawing, two- and three-dimensional design, and sculpture.
Patrick has been an active member of the London art community since arriving in London in 1975 to teach at Fanshawe College. He was an active member of the Forest City Gallery for 15 years in a number of capacities. He has been on the Board of Museum London. He has also served on the acquisitions committee at the McIntosh Gallery at Western University. Thibert has given talks on his works in a variety of venues from the University of Windsor, the University of Calgary, Emily Carr University of Art and Design in Vancouver, and at various museums and galleries in Canada.
Thibert has consistently worked three-dimensionally while also working two-dimensionally producing a variety of works on paper as studies or documentations of finished works. His studio activity has moved from abstraction as an approach through the 1970’s and early 1980’s to working with image-based narrative sculptures from the late 1980’s to 2010. Since March 2011 he has returned to expressing himself within the abstract tradition and continues to do so.
Patrick Thibert has had over 100 solo and group exhibitions since 1974 in Canada and the United States. His works are found in numerous private and public collections throughout Canada, Germany, and the United States. Public art collections include the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Canada Council art Bank, Museum London, The Glenbow Museum, and the Woodstock Art Gallery, along with many others.
Chrysalis: Bealart Student Exhibition
January 23 - February 3, 2024
Chrysalis is defined by the development and growth of youth that is hidden by a cocoon, much like walls of the basement of Bealart. Bealart is a program that encourages uniqueness and diversity at its very roots. However, it is also a program full of talented highschoolers who are experiencing monumentous
changes and developments to their identity. Inspiration for the name came from the idea of transition and drive as we finally get back into the groove of things post-pandemic. Chrysalis at its core is a love letter to the program that nurtured this year’s Specials group during an unstable past few years.
This exhibition will run from Jan. 23rd until Feb. 3rd, and the opening reception will take place on January 26th, from 6PM until 9PM.
Chrysalis is defined by the development and growth of youth that is hidden by a cocoon, much like walls of the basement of Bealart. Bealart is a program that encourages uniqueness and diversity at its very roots. However, it is also a program full of talented highschoolers who are experiencing monumentous
changes and developments to their identity. Inspiration for the name came from the idea of transition and drive as we finally get back into the groove of things post-pandemic. Chrysalis at its core is a love letter to the program that nurtured this year’s Specials group during an unstable past few years.
This exhibition will run from Jan. 23rd until Feb. 3rd, and the opening reception will take place on January 26th, from 6PM until 9PM.
Crafted 2023
November 21 - December 23, 2023
Join us for the return of our annual Crafted exhibition! This exhibition features a wide range of handmade creations from local artists, crafters, and more. Crafted is a great way to find unique goods for yourself and your loved ones, and also a great way to what local artisans have been creating!
This event will be taking place from November 21st to December 23rd, and the opening reception for this exhibition will be taking place on Friday, November 24th from 5PM until 8PM.
Join us for the return of our annual Crafted exhibition! This exhibition features a wide range of handmade creations from local artists, crafters, and more. Crafted is a great way to find unique goods for yourself and your loved ones, and also a great way to what local artisans have been creating!
This event will be taking place from November 21st to December 23rd, and the opening reception for this exhibition will be taking place on Friday, November 24th from 5PM until 8PM.
Frills: Portraits from the Produce Section: Craig Guthrie
October 20 - November 18, 2023
“Frills: Portraits from the Produce Section" magnifies the world of everyday fruits and vegetables, elevating its seductive beauty through scale and modern colour relationships. Drawing inspiration from pop art, the series explores our contemporary social, cultural, and economic connections to these grocery store gems, presenting them with detail and poise that is almost bodily in its expression.
"Frills" invites you to find magic in the seemingly mundane, explore the connections between nature and human culture, and discover that, often, success in natural selection is about the cheeky, fruity frills.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
It has been a remarkable journey for painter Craig Guthrie since his debut exhibition a decade ago. Throughout this transformative period Craig's artistry has evolved, fusing elements of realism with the playfulness of pop art, all while retaining his unmistakable dedication to detail and his unique ability to capture the essence of light.
A native of Guelph, Ontario, Craig Guthrie now calls London his home, having spent two decades alongside his partner in this vibrant city. For the past 20 years he has developed his skills at the Grand Theatre, where his work as a scenic artist has contributed to stellar sets.
Within the heart of London's downtown, Craig has been a resident of the TAP Centre for Creativity over the past decade, currently nurturing his studio practice in Studio 2B. Craig is a proud advocate for art in downtown London, contributing his vibrant creativity to the burgeoning artistic community along Dundas Place.
His distinctive artistic method, characterized by layering transparent glazes, creates captivating relationships among colours that not only stand beside each other but also flow through one another. This intricate interplay of colour adds captivating depths of visual interest, allowing viewers to see his subjects in an entirely new light.
Craig Guthrie's art has flourished under the support of London's art enthusiasts. He extends his heartfelt gratitude to the London Arts Council and the City of London for their unwavering support. In this artistic journey, Craig continues to explore, innovate, and inspire, and is excited to learn and grow for another twenty years here in London Ontario.
This exhibit will be taking place from October 20th and will run until November 18th. The artist invites you to the opening reception on October 20th, from 6:00PM - 9:00PM.
“Frills: Portraits from the Produce Section" magnifies the world of everyday fruits and vegetables, elevating its seductive beauty through scale and modern colour relationships. Drawing inspiration from pop art, the series explores our contemporary social, cultural, and economic connections to these grocery store gems, presenting them with detail and poise that is almost bodily in its expression.
"Frills" invites you to find magic in the seemingly mundane, explore the connections between nature and human culture, and discover that, often, success in natural selection is about the cheeky, fruity frills.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
It has been a remarkable journey for painter Craig Guthrie since his debut exhibition a decade ago. Throughout this transformative period Craig's artistry has evolved, fusing elements of realism with the playfulness of pop art, all while retaining his unmistakable dedication to detail and his unique ability to capture the essence of light.
A native of Guelph, Ontario, Craig Guthrie now calls London his home, having spent two decades alongside his partner in this vibrant city. For the past 20 years he has developed his skills at the Grand Theatre, where his work as a scenic artist has contributed to stellar sets.
Within the heart of London's downtown, Craig has been a resident of the TAP Centre for Creativity over the past decade, currently nurturing his studio practice in Studio 2B. Craig is a proud advocate for art in downtown London, contributing his vibrant creativity to the burgeoning artistic community along Dundas Place.
His distinctive artistic method, characterized by layering transparent glazes, creates captivating relationships among colours that not only stand beside each other but also flow through one another. This intricate interplay of colour adds captivating depths of visual interest, allowing viewers to see his subjects in an entirely new light.
Craig Guthrie's art has flourished under the support of London's art enthusiasts. He extends his heartfelt gratitude to the London Arts Council and the City of London for their unwavering support. In this artistic journey, Craig continues to explore, innovate, and inspire, and is excited to learn and grow for another twenty years here in London Ontario.
This exhibit will be taking place from October 20th and will run until November 18th. The artist invites you to the opening reception on October 20th, from 6:00PM - 9:00PM.
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