This artwork named "Jeux d'enfants / Child's games" is constructed from metal materials including a round base that holds a u-shaped cradle pivoting a small house-like structure. The house component has a chimney and the entire display stands about 37 x 18 x 13 cm. Both sections rotate independently a full 360 degrees on their respective axes creating a moving, spinning piece. On a symbolic level, the title "Child's Games" paired with the house elicit imagery of childhood imagination in the context of play and innocence. The playful spinning may represent how children imaginatively transform objects in their minds during pretend adventures. However, the metal composition and burnt, damaged appearance of the shelter introduce more ominous tones. This alludes to how even innocent childlike activities harbor subtle undercurrents of violence as tragically evidenced in today's wars, political conflicts, and military machines built for destruction. Ultimately, through contrasting symbols this artwork reflects on the loss of purity and wonder as children mature into adulthoods permeated by realities of apathy, trauma, conflict and fear. The contrast leaves an unsettling, ominous feeling regarding hope for maintaining innocence in the face of encroaching societal violence. The layered meanings capture an ambivalence between childhood’s mental sanctuaries and the harsh future they may inherit.
Garden poppies in front of fence.
Looking down at the river at girl with ice cream cone in the midst of sculptures.
The Bend is from a painting trip to Rosebud Alberta. This piece was painted on site . Painting is 9" x 12" and is mounted in a 20.5"x22.5' 1.5 " frame with 3" matt.
Artist creation of contre jour atmosphere with mixture foreground shade
Painting number one of a presentation ''Sur la route''which represents an image of the artist' s vision and reflections of the infinite possibilities offered by nature's wide open spaces.
Beacause I am an artiste for conservation this painting is for to raise awareness of polar bear habitat loss in the Arctic. Acrylics & gold / blue panache leafing. Gallery mounted streched canvas. No frame needed., the art continues on all the sides. Hanging hardware is installed. C.O.A.
C.A.T. series ( endangered felines ) The Asiatic cheetah is a critically endangered cheetah subspecies currently only surviving in Iran. Less than 30 are still surviving +/- . Acrylics and goldleafing on a Gallery wraped canvas. No frame is needed, the art contunues on all sides. Hanging hardware is installed. C.O.A.
The rocks of the prairies are like sentinels in the native grasses and sage. Colorful lichen always catches my eye creating interesting colors to the monochromatic landscape.
This collage was created entirely out of acrylic skins, which are created by manipulating dripped liquid paint into a gel medium and allowing it to set. Once dry, the skins can then be cut into shapes and adhered to the canvas. The term Quickening describes the moment that life is felt in the womb. The imagery in the artwork suggests a stirring and gathering force, with references to fertilization and the celebration of life renewed. Artwork Dimensions: 18"x18"x1"
The artwork depicts a bright red ant tunnel that crosses through 20 differently colored painted squares. Many of the designs within the squares were made using various mark-making items, such as string, large and small hollow pen tubes, braided furniture trim, eraser edges and bubble wrap for example. In each square, our hero the ant, interacts with the shape created by that portion of its' tunnel. The Calm Ant Th(red) is a play on words on The Common Thread. Artwork Dimensions: 16"x12"x2"
"Thunderstruck" is an acrylic mixed media painting which includes collage and bold brush strokes. It is one of several paintings expressing the boldness of nature.
"Black and Gold No 3" is one of a series of acrylic paintings using gold dripping expressions on black backgrounds. Viewing of the complete installation could evoke emotions and symbols of wealth, drama, mythology and music through operas such as "Der Ring des Nibelungen" by Richard Wagner.
Watercolor painting of a cottage in Caledon area in Ontario.
Watercolor painting of two boats at Albert's marina old boats yard.
View of Watson Lake in the southern Cariboo, BC.
View of Mount Rundle in Banff, BC.
Landscape of Pyramid Mountain painted from the little island on Pyramid lake.
Sunset hills in central BC road trip.