Art in the Library
The Library hosts art and photography exhibits throughout our space for the public to view during open hours.
We are always looking for new artists who would like to showcase their work. If you want to be considered for one of these spots, please fill out an application form.
Current Exhibits
From MEMORY to STORY
Phyllis Dobbie
On display for the month of February in the Upper Lobby
Other people's stories have always been interesting to me. What you will see are stories embellished with pictures in poster form. Some stories are from very old memories and others much more recent. My hope is to encourage others to tell and write their stories because you just can't make this stuff up. Come and have a read.
The Raven's Song is Evermore
Kassidy Crowe
On display for the month of February in the Lower Lobby
Kassidy Crowe experiments with a variety of techniques, incorporating
different media, a majority of which is recycled/repurposed/found;
paper, acrylic paint, fabric swatches.
They play with planning and control, improvisation and flexibility,
and they make space for a stream of consciousness to come through,
practicing suspending any expectations of the results.
This collection is a celebration of colours, shapes, textures,
patterns, and perspectives.
Inquiries: info@mymotherisearth.ca
Paint by Number As Art
Joan White
On display for the month of February in the Lower Lobby
Paint by number is used to train painters, as a recreation, and as a source of low cost pictures. Available now with acrylic paints, oil paints or diamond drills. I like working with bright colors and realistic images. It started with a 12-inch square diamond canvas from Dollarama.
I did paint by number as a child. Paint by diamond is new to me. For me, the diamond paintings are like eating one potato chip....I'm always looking for the next one to do and I never have enough. The 'diamonds' are small plastic colored beads, flat on one side and diamond shaped on the other side. The diamond shape reflects the light and the picture sparkles and gives you a sense of depth. The canvas comes with a glue covering. The diamond drills are placed on the picture (often) one at a time. All my pictures are sealed to protect them from sun and wear. Paint by number are stretched on a frame. Paint by diamond are mounted on a foam board or framed. If you have a subject of interest, I am willing to look for canvases on that subject.
I love to talk on the subject of Paint by Numbers and listen to your experiences, or questions, You can contact me at Paint By and Jam. The group email is: paint.by.andjam@gmail.com
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