It's late summer, with no art studio classes scheduled until the fall. So, in the meantime and whenever I can, I play with my stash of textiles. I am happy to say that my pile is now significantly reduced, and at some point, I may feel compelled to build a new one (but not just now). A few bags of fabric are dropped off with EcoEquitable, an Ottawa based organization that supports new Canadians (especially women) through training in sewing. This latest quilt is a touch quilt, and Mom suggests Sarah, a nurse at the Hospice at May Court, put it to good use there, along with all the lovely touch quilts donated by others. Art with heart and purpose.
During this studio class, we mostly observe the human figure and make paintings using oils. For our final painting though, we create another self-portrait, no rules attached. This time, I use acrylics (they dry quickly), and then paint four loosely represented figures — because I am one of four sisters. The quilt is actually made of canvas that is cut, pieced and then appliquéd onto the paint canvas using thread, and painted with water crayons (yes, that's right, water crayons). Using some gel medium, I also collage some of the stray canvas fibres onto the figures.
I am out with Will and we are in search of a keyboard and monitor. Along the way, we meet up with these birds and, I arrange them (just so) on the counter as we leave. They are stuffed toys (perhaps?) and when you press down on their heads, they make a noise. It's nothing I understand or recognize (though I have played Angry Birds, don't you know). Outside of this installation, is their purpose for these stuffed creatures?
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