Author: Ally Jacob

  • 2016 Cape Dorset Print Collection release

    2016 Cape Dorset Print Collection release

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    This year Studio22 is collaborating with Print Inuit to bring you the Cape Dorset Print Collection.  We are housing and displaying remaining pieces from past years as well as presenting the new 2016 Collection.  Print Inuit is an online gallery where prints can be ordered and shipped or they can be purchased in person from Studio22’s downtown Kingston location.

    These are beautiful lithographs, stone cuts, etchings and etchings with aquatint.  Visit Print Inuit online or come in to Studio22 to see them in person.

  • Graffiti workshop at Sculpture Park

    Graffiti workshop at Sculpture Park

    WORKSHOP @ GODFREY
    SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1st.

    Artist Stefan Duerst is always open to new creative experiences and expressions.  He is currently working on a collaboration with renown German graffiti artist, Loomit, who will be spending the week of September 25th to October 2nd in residence at Duerst’s Godfrey Sculpture Park. While there, Loomit will be using his free-flowing style of spray painting to add another level of depth to Stefan’s latest works, which he has specifically prepared for this collaboration and will be exhibited at Studio 22, beginning November 15th.  The public is welcome to drop by and witness the two artists at work.
    Loomit will be also be hosting a one-day workshop on Saturday, October 1st  to share his techniques of wall prep, priming, layout,  lettering and more.  The fee for this course is $100+ $30 for materials.  Prerequisite:  basic drawing or painting skills.  For additional  information or to register for this workshop, please contact Stefan Deurst at 613-329-8096 or duerst@gmail.com 

  • ILLUSION • Photographs – Andrew Danson Danushevsky

    ILLUSION • Photographs – Andrew Danson Danushevsky

    Exhibition

     Renowned photographer Andrew Danson Danushevsky returns to Studio 22 Open Gallery with a new collection.  

    This fall marks the return of internationally recognized Canadian photographer, educator, author, and curator Andrew Danson Danushevsky to Kingston’s own Studio 22 Open Gallery.   Actively exhibiting since 1973, and featured in over 50 exhibitions both in Canada and internationally, Danson Danushevsky is perhaps best known for his remarkable series of iconic portraits of prominent Canadian politicians, which became the national bestseller Unofficial Portraits:  Canadian Politicians Photographed by Themselves (1987).

    The current exhibition, entitled Illusion, like the artist himself, defies simple description.  Andrew Danson Danushevsky is no less a social commentator than an artist.  With his latest body of work he proposes a new dialogue with and about the medium of photography itself.  The grid photographs are symbolic portrayals of the ubiquity of digital imagery and the way in which we engage, or perhaps disengage, from photography in our modern age.

    The interplay between multiplicity and simplicity, distance and clarity is revealed, playfully, as perhaps an illusion.  By challenging our perceptions of the limits of what photography is meant to do, Danson Danushevsky invites us to move with him beyond art for art sake, and participate in an invaluable conversation about the uniqueness of perspective in a world bombarded by both mundane and provocative imagery.  Ultimately, he reminds us that every view stems from and leads back to a worldview.  What we share and what we borrow overlap in unimaginable landscapes.

    Illusion is on display at Studio 22, from September 27-Novemember 5, 2016.

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  • Notionography – New Works by Wallace Edwards

    Notionography – New Works by Wallace Edwards

    Exhibition

    Award-Winning Local Artist brings Ideas to Life at Studio22.

    Studio 22 Open Gallery is delighted to present Notionography, an exhibit of new work by Governor General’s Literary Award-winning author and illustrator Wallace Edwards.  The Yarker-based artist and beloved children’s book author is a busy man; his paintings and illustrations are found in numerous public and private collections and publications.  In addition to his solo exhibition at Studio 22, Edwards will also be launching a new book, What Is Peace?, as part of Kingston’s Writers Fest.

    Wallace Edwards loves to play with ideas. The exhibition of new work explores the way our subconscious mind mysteriously manifests and manipulates myriad images, incorporating ideas into imaginative illustrations.  “Notionography refers to a deep pool of ideas,”explains the artist.  “It’s like snorkeling- I like snorkeling.  Things emerge.”

    The exhibition, which features pieces Edwards refers to as “found art,” is made up of drawings and collages reworked and reinterpreted from some of his older sketches. The show also features new acrylic paintings on board, which Edwards has dubbed “stark animal portraits,” that represent a bit of a departure for an artist renowned for his elaborately imaginative children’s illustrations.  These bold paintings are deceptively simple, inviting the viewer into a thoughtful examination of artistic precision.

    Notionography, the wonderful and whimsical world of Wallace Edwards is on display at Studio 22 Open Gallery, from September 27-November 5, 2016.

    Local press about Wallace Edward’s upcoming exhibit…

    http://www.kingstonregion.com/whatson-story/6870940-local-artist-explores-new-and-old-levels-of-consciousness-in-upcoming-exhibit/

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  • Art Rental Service

    FAQ

    WHY RENT ART?

    There are many reasons to rent original works of art for your home or business:

    • Explore the works of diverse artists working in a variety of mediums and styles.
    • Enjoy a work of art in your space before committing to purchase.
    • Refresh your environment by changing your artwork annually.
    • Show support for working artists within your creative community.
    • Rental fees are a tax-deductible business expense.

    HOW DOES THE ART RENTAL PROGRAM WORK?

    Our art rental program offers you access to a wide range of exceptional art at affordable monthly prices. We also offer excellent full service options, from consultation to installation.  Once you have selected the artwork that you like, you will then sign a contract, arrange payment, and voilà!

    Your artwork is ready to hang on your wall.

    HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

    Monthly rental fees are calculated at 5% of the retail price, billed in three month cycles.  Should you decide you want to purchase the artwork, the first three months of your rental fees may be applied to the purchase price.

    WHAT IS THE RENTAL REGION?

    Our rental area is approximately a 50km radius around Kingston (excluding the US).

    HOW DO I RECEIVE THE ARTWORK?

    If the artwork you have rented can fit safely in your vehicle, we encourage you to take it with you, along with a handy guide on installing artwork.  If you prefer, you may take advantage of our delivery and installation services, which start as low as $50 in town and includes pick up at the end of the lease (Service fees will vary with number of artworks, distance, and those installations which require a team of two people).

    WHAT IF THE WORK IS DAMAGED? AM I RESPONSIBLE?

    While in possession of a rented work of art, it is your responsibility to cover the cost of any damage, loss or theft. It is wise to contact your insurance company to make sure you have adequate coverage under your existing policy.

  • Patti Emmerson – “As I See It” Gallery

    Patti Emmerson – “As I See It” Gallery

  • Teresa Mrozicka – “Sunday Morning…” Gallery

    Teresa Mrozicka – “Sunday Morning…” Gallery

  • As I See It – new acrylic paintings by Patti Leishman

    As I See It – new acrylic paintings by Patti Leishman

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    spring fling

    Patti Leishman (formerly Emmerson) embraces the unexpected and celebrates the rhythms and patterns of life.  Whether out on the trails or strolling the city with her newlywed husband and beloved dog,
    Leishman draws inspiration for her art from her observations of the world around her.

    Since her return to her hometown roots in Kingston and her artistic debut in 2013, Leishman has produced an astonishing body of work and amassed an enthusiastic following.  Her paintings speak to the beauty and abstract rhythms of life—in them she captures the artistry of the everyday, as she sees it.

    To produce these images, Leishman likes to say she “throws caution to the wind.”  Through her riotous painting techniques—rollers, knives, squeegees, and a fair dose of whimsy, surprising results unfold.  By following the paint where it leads, Leishman’s abstract canvasses erupt with colour and texture, expressing her unique interpretation of beauty and her zest for life.

     As I See It

    new acrylic paintings
    Patti (Emmerson) Leishman
    July 12 to August 21, 2016
  • Sunday Morning with Matisse – new acrylic paintings by Teresa Mrozicka

    Sunday Morning with Matisse – new acrylic paintings by Teresa Mrozicka

    Sunday Morning with Matisse
    Sunday Morning with Matisse

    The new series of paintings in acrylics represents more than a mere change of medium for Mrozicka.  By following the energy of her subjects — the people, places, and nature she experiences—the artist allows herself to become the medium, transferring and capturing their energy in her work.  This transference requires her to both “tune in” and “let go.”  The result is a magical image that captures the spirit and emotion of her subjects and invites the viewer to participate in the very essence of her process, from inspiration to transformation.

    The work in her current series, Sunday Mornings with Matisse,draws particular inspiration from old masters such as Matisse, Van Gogh, and O’Keefe. On a recent trip to her native Poland, Teresa rediscovered the work of Polish painter Nikifor, whose life story deeply inspired her to follow her heart.

    http://teresamrozicka.com

    Sunday Morning with Matisse
    new acrylic paintings
    Teresa Mrozicka
    July 12 to August 21, 2016

  • Cityscapes in oil by new artist Rob Niezen

    Cityscapes in oil by new artist Rob Niezen

    In his observations of daily life, Rob Niezen explores the effects of light and reflections on contrast and colour harmony. He views the ordinary from extraordinary angles or at extraordinary moments. In his still-life and (urban) landscape oil paintings, he seeks the drama, the exaggerated and the surprising in objects and places. His style is grounded in classic and impressionistic oil painting practice, yet influenced by European graphic novels and Dutch graphic tradition. To share his observations, Niezen views and interprets; he then isolates and emphasizes his subjects.

    His nightscapes show the dream world of our cities created by artificial lights. Rainy night reflections create bursts of colour, and reveal our theatrical surroundings. These paintings are a testament to the vibrancy of the city, and vary from broader contextual city views, to close-ups that render more abstract compositions, as the artificial lights create magic on small and large scale.

    Biography

    Rob Niezen paints mostly in oils. As a boy it were comics that inspired him to draw, and art has been his passion ever since. Rob is an elected member of the Ontario Society of Artists, and has participated in over 30 juried exhibitions. His work is in private and corporate collections across Europe and North America. He teaches oil painting at the Art School of Peterborough.

    Rob Niezen was born in The Hague, the Netherlands, and lives and works in Douro, Ontario, Canada. He studied art at Vrije Akademies in The Hague and Delft, the Netherlands, and at the Art School of Peterborough.

  • Vibrant Disappearance:  A chilling exhibit – Queen’s Journal article

    Vibrant Disappearance: A chilling exhibit – Queen’s Journal article

    “I don’t believe there is such a thing as meaningless art,” said Ewa Scheer, standing amidst her artwork entitled Vibrant Disappearance at Studio 22.

  • Vibrant Disappearance – Ice Works by Ewa Scheer

    Vibrant Disappearance – Ice Works by Ewa Scheer

    ICE PAINTINGS – Medium:  1) Non-toxic pigments on natural ice  2) Photographic print on aluminum acrylic face mount (Diasec)

     

    ICE CARBON – Medium:  1) Non-toxic pigments on natural ice  2) Photographic print, pencil drawing on paper, acrylic paint on wood box

     

    Vibrant Disappearance 2016

    Vibrant Disappearance is an amalgam of ephemeral art, painting, and photography. The miniature abstract paintings measuring 2 to 4 inches in diameter are painted with pigments on patches of ice found in forests and gardens. Their life span depends on the temperature. The paintings are photographed at their visual peak, before they melt away. Finally the photographs are face mounted with acrylic glass, suggestive of ice. In the series Ice-Carbon, I added another medium. The fragmented photographs of ice-paintings are fused with pencil drawings. Graphite is a form of carbon, which is also a key component of all Earth’s life forms, myself included, hence “Carbon” in the title.

    Initially, the ice-paintings were an expression of an aesthetic impulse. Although I used non-toxic materials, I brought man-made pigments, industrialized human culture, into the forest. The paintings projected the baggage of centuries of civilisation. They were an odd imposition on nature, not unlike the imposition of human populations on the natural environment. In the end, however, the paintings last only a moment; they melt and disappear, heralding perhaps the self-inflicted disappearance of humankind.

    I photograph the paintings. Turning this ephemeral process into an object made me realise that any transformation is due to the interconnectedness of everything. What we call reality is a mesh of societal, psychological, chemical, atomic, and quantum relationships. There is no separateness between the economy and ecology, culture and nature, a plastic bag and a piece of broccoli. Embedded in thick plastic are the images formed by pigments freezing on the surface of ice formed in the forest. This artwork is the result of human and non-human activity. The temperature of the environment and the properties of the ice are as much agents of creation as the artist.

    Vibrant Disappearance is about beauty, creation and the paradox of possessing the power to transform matter and energy without the knowledge of where this power can lead. Ice-paintings point to nature, but are eventually, hypocritically one could say, made of metal, plastic, paints and varnishes. And yet, Vibrant Disappearance is an ecological artwork. It is just as everything else entangled in the stream of the interactions that make us and what we call our environment.

    http://www.ckwstv.com/2016/05/18/ewa-scheer/

  • Horizons – Exhibition

    Horizons – Exhibition

  • HORIZONS – New Works by Debra Krakow

    HORIZONS – New Works by Debra Krakow

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    Wolfe Island architect creates large abstract landscapes that turn interior walls into horizons.  

    Studio 22 is very pleased to announce the launch of our 2016 solo season with a new body of large works from local artist Debra Krakow opening Tuesday, April 12, 2016.

    All it takes is the subtlest hint of a horizon line for our minds to see landscape in an abstract painting. We’re drawn to wide-open spaces and expansive views, and landscape paintings connect us to these places. The concept of abstract landscape allows me incredible artistic freedom and yet grounds the work in visual experience.  – Debra Krakow

    Horizons is Krakow’s third show with Studio22.  Evolving Surfaces (Spring 2014), acrylic and mixed media, explored abstracts from a textural perspective and Crows (Summer 2015), acrylics on paper, was created watching crows from a mountaintop in the south of India.

    Debra Krakow is a Canadian artist and architect. Her luminous and evocative abstract paintings express her deeply felt connection to the natural world.

    Debra was born a free spirit in 1965 and took the women’s movement and the do-your-own-thing motto to heart. Torn between her two loves – art and physics — she decided to study architecture. She graduated from McGill University where she had the privilege of studying life drawing under educator and artist Gentile Tondino. Since then she has developed her artistic practice through courses in painting, printmaking, sculpture, fibre arts and ceramics. Recent workshops with artist Lila Lewis Irving have had a strong influence. She works out of her Wolfe Island studio, overlooking acres of fields and the St. Lawrence Seaway.

    Debra has exhibited in her native city of Montreal as well as in Ottawa, Kingston, Halifax and New York State. Her works are fondly displayed in living rooms and offices throughout North America. www.debrakrakow.com

    Horizons is on exhibit at Studio 22 from Tuesday, April 12 until Sunday May 15, 2016.

    Gallery Hours:  Tuesday to Sunday – 11 to 5 pm & Thursday and Friday evenings to 8pm and 10pm

  • We are back!

    We are back!

    The Open Gallery is open again.
    We are back to business.

    After a good long break, we are ready to serve you up some of the finest artwork to be found in the Kingston area.

    Our Open Collection will run until our season of solo shows begins in April. With the work of over 40 artist from across Canada we present a wide range of styles in a multitude of media.

    We have original artwork for all budgets.  Visit us today and we will help you find exactly what you are looking for to bring depth and beauty to your world.

  • Roller Derby, Politics and Other Blood Sports

    Roller Derby, Politics and Other Blood Sports

    New & Recent Oil Paintings by Margaret Sutherland

    October 27 to December 6, 2015


     Exhibit Catalogue


    We began carrying the work of Margaret Sutherland in the summer of 2014.  Since that time, there is not another artist in our collection whose work elicits the degree of attention and admiration that Margaret’s does.  Her work is political, humourous and deeply thought provoking.  Her work is significant and we are thrilled to be presenting this collection of her most recent oil paintings.  Studio22 and Kingston are privileged to have access to these works.
    Artist Statement
    We are besieged with ever more images but less awareness of what we are doing to ourselves and our world.  Basically my work is sociological and biographical, from the viewpoint of a feminist who grew up in the end of one century, trying to make sense of life in the next one by witnessing and allegorizing what intrigues and concerns me, wondering where the pendulum of history is taking us next.  
    – Margaret Sutherland
    Biography 
    A decade after graduating from Queen’s University in Arts and then Education, Margaret Sutherland formalized her professional art pursuit with a Master of Fine Arts (Cum Laude) in 2001 from The Graduate School of Figurative Art of The New York Academy of Art.  Her path to fine art was organic, yet circuitous, having spent time teaching at home and abroad in Hong Kong with her husband — and realizing that her passion lay in something else.  Sutherland grew her skill in community groups and high school art courses open to adults through NDSS before pursuing her degree.
    It is interesting to note what is not formally cited in her resume, that her post secondary education began with the Foundation Year Program (FYP) at the University of King’s College in Halifax.  This unique, highly intense course of study is the epitome of liberal arts – exploring only original classic texts outlining the evolution of the thoughts of mankind.  Perhaps it is, in part, this education that has fuelled the deep questioning and philosophical commentary that is so integral to Margaret’s work.
    Sutherland is an observer. Her unique and deeply compelling work is comprised of her multi faceted self.  Technically sound and unwaveringly thought provoking.  She is a painter and a thinker.
  • The Games of Love come and go

    The Games of Love come and go

    The Games of Love, come and go
    Paintings by Ndaté Sylla

    October 27 to December 6, 2015


    Exhibit Catalogue


    A series of 12 mixed media paintings on jute (the backs of recycled carpets).
    I was at the public garbage dump in Yverdon-les-Bains (Switzerland) to deposit household waste with my ex-girlfriend when I saw an old dirty and smelly roll of carpet. When I saw that the back of the carpet was actually lined with burlap cloth, I thought the carpets would be perfect for painting. This series of paintings illustrates part of our love and passion story.
    – Ndaté Sylla
    Biography
    As a French and Senegalese citizen, I graduated from Dakar National Fine Arts School, in Senegal. I have lived and worked in 4 different countries, on 3 continents (Canada, France, Switzerland and Senegal). I have now been living in Kingston for 11 months with my son Thierno and my dear wife Mélanie, to whom I dedicate this work.
    Exhibitions
    I had the great joy and opportunity to share my work with the public in these different places:
    2009 Painting exhibition at Café le 5e, Vevey, Switzerland
    2005 Painting exhibition at Café Luna, Lausanne, Switzerland
    2004-2005 Painting and sculpture exhibition at Gallery Nelly l’Eplattenier in Lausanne, Switzerland
    2004 Group painting exhibition at the Mansion Gallery in la Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland
    1999 Illustration exhibition at Lausanne’s City Hall, Switzerland
    1998 Illustration and poster exhibition at Blaise Senghor Cultural Center in Dakar, Senegal
    1998-1998 Participation to the 10th and 11th fairs in Fontenay-sous-Bois, Switzerland
    1997 Group painting exhibition «ARTS HORIZON» at the residence of the United States’ Ambassador in Dakar, Senegal

  • Ab Uno – New works by Ulrich Panzer

    Ab Uno – New works by Ulrich Panzer

    –The idea behind  Ab Uno (all from one) is the creation of beings and entities from one source; all  the same, yet none alike the other.
     It is an ongoing series that I have begun in the spring of 2014. These round paintings evolved from previous works called “spheres” into individual objects.
    The character of  Ab Uno is  to give complete freedom to the collector to create a site- specific installation in any order and possible number.
    These small painted objects work as a single piece as well as in small groupings (e.g. 3, 9 or 12 pieces) but also in larger numbers when they almost appear as a galaxy of planets.–

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