Since many of my readers are too far away to come to my exhibition, I have this video to provide an idea of what it looks like. (As a reminder to my local readers, the Gallery Bistro is open 10am-3pm Tuesday through Sunday and I am at the gallery most Sundays.) Some pieces which you … Continue reading Exhibition at Gallery Bistro
Hilden & Diaz – Forms in Nature
Title: Forms in Nature Artist Name: Hilden & Diaz Material: Polymer Dimensions: 60cm x 60cm x 60cm Year: 2012 Why It's Notable: Light can be functional, decorative, or both. The light from Forms in Nature is both. As furniture designers, we usually think about the form of our furniture and how light will fall upon it. Because light … Continue reading Hilden & Diaz – Forms in Nature
Stories from Artwalk, Part 2
During Artwalk, I showed my work in Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke Street) with three other artists: Bronwen Belenkie, Clive Tucker and Mandara Lebovitz. Our exhibition will continue through April 28th. The gallery is open 10am-3pm Tuesday through Sunday. I plan to be at Gallery Bistro Sunday April 21 and I invite you to come by to look at and/or discuss my … Continue reading Stories from Artwalk, Part 2
Stories from Artwalk, Part 1
During Artwalk, I showed my work in Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke Street) with three other artists: Bronwen Belenkie, Clive Tucker and Mandara Lebovitz. Our exhibition will continue through April 28th. The gallery is open 10am-3pm Tuesday through Sunday. Background The building in which I exhibited was recently bought by husband-wife duo Rainer (pronounced Rye-ner) and Helen Daniels. There is a … Continue reading Stories from Artwalk, Part 1
Day 1 of Artwalk
Even though it rained for the first half of Artwalk today (Saturday), attendance was strong at Gallery Bistro. Engagement was high and the gallery was very busy for most of the day. Over 250 people visited the gallery in five hours, many of whom came back for a second (or third or fourth) look while … Continue reading Day 1 of Artwalk
In Preparation of Artwalk
Art is Now in the Trees I've installed Reaper in the tree outside of Gallery Bistro, where I'll be showing my work during Artwalk. I made signs for it, too. I've also installed Graft (table in a tree) and more signs. Newspaper Publicity I, along with Reaper was featured on the front page of the Arts section of Tri-City News in print … Continue reading In Preparation of Artwalk
Table in a Tree
Last weekend, I met with some of my fellow Artwalk participants and showed them the yellow cedar chair that I'd built to hang in the tree outside The Bistro Gallery where I will be showing my work. They loved the concept and encouraged me to make another piece for a second tree. So, that's what … Continue reading Table in a Tree
Artwalk 2013
Friday, April 12th at 6:30pm is when the 14th Annual Artwalk will kick off with the opening reception at Old Mill Boathouse (#3 on the map) at Rocky Point Park. Then, Saturday and Sunday will feature the Artwalk event. Most of the venues will be along Clarke Street in Port Moody and in the middle of everything … Continue reading Artwalk 2013
Chair in a Tree
Saturday was a full day in the shop. After breakfast, I went down to the shop and built 90% of a chair which will be installed up in a tree. (In case you missed it, here's the back story.) I documented my progress live on Twitter using hashtag #FlairWW (follow me @FlairWoodworks) which was useful because each update … Continue reading Chair in a Tree
Include or Exclude?
Power carving is unlike working with hand tools because you can remove wood without regard for grain direction or knots. To me, this is liberating as I can focus on form. As I work, I constantly ask myself, "Do I want to save this section or obliterate it? My sculpting approach is to simply remove … Continue reading Include or Exclude?
