Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Abstractions and Beyond - A Group Show


Here is an invitation to my last show of the year. I am very excited about it - I can hardly wait to hang out with these people again! We met this past August while some were taking an abstract class instructed by Alicia Popoff at the Emma Lake Kenderdine Campus and, at the same time, others were taking a welding class with her husband, Les Potter. It was an extraordinary week! The two groups got along famously- much laughter, moments of connection, sharing of ideas and new-found friendships developed. When the last day arrived we didn't want it to end... so we decided to plan a show. We have rented The Mix Gallery for the weekend of Dec. 7-9 and each student will submit about three pieces of art created during that week in August 2012 at the Kenderdine Campus (or work created immediately after and inspired by that time). Some of the artists have experienced the planning and execution of an exhibition before, and others haven't. In this way it is a great opportunity for learning and teaching- a true extension of the Emma Lake Kenderdine Campus and the energy it has cultivated every season for almost eighty-five years. Until now. Sadly, this could be the last show of student work to come out of the Kenderdine Campus. Ever.

Circle the date on your calendar if you will be in Saskatoon- it is sure to be a lot of fun. It will be an eclectic mix of abstract paintings and unique metalwork. Most of the artists will be in attendance on Friday evening between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m., so please come and say hello!

Note: during the artists' reception on Friday there will be a short program featuring songs by Rhonda Gallant-Morari who is a friend of one of the artists.

4 comments:

monika@mysweetprairie.ca said...

Wow - what a landmark show. : ) All the best everyone!!

xo
Monika

Nicki said...

Thank you Monika. Little did we know back in August how things would develop. It makes this show even more significant for us as a group.

suzanneberry said...

Amazing nicki! best of luck. i'm so envious of the fun and bonding! sounds wonderful. and the show is a wonderful idea. best of luck to all.

Nicki said...

Thank you Suzanne. I dream of the day when you and I will be in the same place at the same time painting!

It's great to see a comment from you- hope you are doing okay. This season/time of year can be hard, so take extra good care of yourself.