Art finds itself in peculiar places, and artists even more so; pulling into the residential area nearby my former middle school - a region I regrettably beforehand regarded as lacking in creativity - I am reminded of that truth. Rebecca Cowan’s new prints carry a quality of grace only reinforced by the drawings they surround. Underneath a quiet house in...
Many people, complaining about their jobs, might use the phrase “stubborn as a rock” in reference to a coworker. Molly McClung knows what many people mean, and in most cases, would put them to shame. A sculptor, gardener, and former schoolteacher, Molly has worked with rather difficult mediums throughout her life. Stone is as determined to stay as it is,...
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These days, it seems to be extremely uncommon to see the word “blacksmith” written on the roadside signs while driving down a highway, and yet, I find myself spotting just that on my way to Duerst Studio in Godfrey, ON. Stefan Duerst is a blacksmith. He is an artist. The drive through Godfrey leads me down winding country roads lined...
https://soundcloud.com/studio22-sounds/aviva-jacob-interviews-patti-emmerson-artist
