Salena An MFA painter in her creative space Q: What draws you to the medium of paint? I have a history with photography and printmaking and their influences are starting to come forward in the current work. I choose to paint not only because of the history of painting but the history of the paint body … Read moreIn the Studio with Nora Myers – curious arts
Writing & Publishing in a Time of Media Transformation this Thursday, October 16 The Visual Arts & Design Forum has assembled a diverse array of speakers to educate and inspire faculty and students alike at the University of Alberta this Fall 2014 term. This week, I’m looking forward to the arrival of Ken Wissoker, Editorial … Read moreVisual arts & design forum: Ken Wissoker – curious arts
What Her Paintings Told Me I hear the click of my boots as I walk up the gallery stairs. The sound reverberates on the white walls of the gallery, waking up the paintings that silently stare back at me. I’m looking at Nora Myers’ exhibition, Everything Now Forever My eyes are drawn to thick black … Read moreNora Myers: Everything Now Forever – curious arts
Spotlight on Karim Gillani, Taran Plamondon and Kendra Heslip Just over two weeks until showtime. I continue our questions spotlighting artists showcased in the Prism program. Using the same three question format I used last week, I talk with Karim Gillani, Taran Plamondon and Kendra Heslip. Meet Karim Gillani Karim is an instructor of the UAlberta Indian music ensemble and also … Read more3 Questions for 3 artists in Prism – Part 2 – curious arts
Jesse Thomas blurs the boundaries of real and imagined worlds with series of works at Enterprise Square Galleries Jesse Thomas’ large-scale oil paintings and charcoal drawings featured in a show called Def Perspectives at Enterprise Square Galleries until October 25 blur the boundaries between real and imagined worlds. An assistant professor in painting at the … Read moreShow Preview: Def Perspectives – curious arts