Mouse in House: This is the story of my endeavor to paint 600 stones, the main focus in the art installation, Mouse in House. Last year in an energized moment of thought I … Continue Reading →
Mouse in House Video
Here is a video put together by the wonderful people at Art In House. Watch and see how the show was created, from the painting of the mice to the setting up … Continue Reading →
Show is Down
This week the installation was taken down. All the mice were packed away, books were boxed, furniture returned, floor disassembled and television turned off. What a wonderful experience it has … Continue Reading →
More on Vending Art
I came across another example of how art is being sold in vending machines. In a small town in Germany unused cigarette vending machines will be filled with … Continue Reading →
De-infestation Time
This is the last week for the show! Thanks to all who came out to see the mice. For the last day, Saturday August 29th, I will be having a de-infestation … Continue Reading →
Show Is Up….and running
The reception for the show was wonderful. Thanks to all who made it out! Mouse in House will be up until August 29th, so try to make it … Continue Reading →
The Mice are Ready!
After two days of setting and resetting the show, the mice are finally ready! I am not going to post too many pictures of the show yet, just these sneak … Continue Reading →
Getting Ready to Set Up the Show!
Well, tomorrow is the gallery set up day! Last of the mice are being sprayed, bellies first of course. This was always a challenging task, as it would be … Continue Reading →
Mouse Devotion
In a past post, More than Just Mice, I talked about art, mice and symbolism. Surfing the web for interesting mice paraphernalia I came across a web page by Lorna Owen about the … Continue Reading →
Exhibition News!
Well it is less than a month and Mouse in House will be in full swing at Art in House. The opening is slated for Saturday, August 8 2015, 2pm … Continue Reading →
More than Just Mice
Art is a very personal experience. One way we can experience a piece of art is through symbolism. Carl Jung from the book Man and His Symbols believes that “Man, with … Continue Reading →
Before and After
Here are two photographs. One is a group of rocks before they are painted and the other is when the rocks have transformed into mice. It took two attempts … Continue Reading →
Rock Work Doesn’t Take a Break
My husband and I took a little break and went up to Manitoulin Island last week. The mouse painting didn’t take a break and I was still painting, but more … Continue Reading →
Three Blind Mice
Look who showed up for the show! Not only do I remember this nursery rhyme from my daughter’s early days, but from mine as well. My favourite memory is singing … Continue Reading →
On the Rock
There are many ways of putting creatures on rocks. Here is one of my favourites. This rock is located at Misery Bay on Manitoulin Island in Ontario. It is one … Continue Reading →
Vending Art
Art in House was recently the venue for “Tales from Tuscany”, a show of pottery by Wendy Hutchinson. It was such beautiful work, inspired by her recent trip to Italy. I … Continue Reading →
Douglas Coupland and Objects
The last time Max Lupo and I talked about the upcoming Mouse in House show, Max introduced me to the most exciting Canadian artist and author Douglas Coupland. Coupland’s show … Continue Reading →
Cross Stitch
My Grandmother was born in the Ukraine and I grew up with a multitude of items which reflected her heritage. Items such as crocheted covered clothes hangers, knitted slippers and … Continue Reading →
My Reflections
Although it seems lately that all I do is paint on rocks, I also paint on canvas. One theme that I continually work on through my paintings is reflection. In … Continue Reading →
Cecily Brown and Mice
Contemporary artist Cecily Brown visited Barrie’s Georgian College in 2012 and delivered a stimulating artist talk. She was an inspiration for all us art students. Brown enlightened the audience … Continue Reading →
Mice are Nice in a Poem
Two blog followers have reminded me of one of my favourite mice poems. Thanks Tammy and Bernadette! Mice I think mice Are rather nice. Their tails are long, Their faces … Continue Reading →