Entertainment reinforces what you already know, and tells you that you're right. Art, on the other hand, suggests that what you know is wrong, and that your beliefs might not be correct.
-David Mamet
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Artist Statement for The Moment Eternal
Here is my artist statement for my new exhition, The Moment Eternal, which opens today.
"Things are either emerging out of nothingness or disappearing into nothingness. It is impermanence that gives transcendence and true meaning to the world. When we accept the transitory nature of all existence we can better appreciate the fleeting pleasures of the world without anxiety for their end. The photographs in this collection capture lyrical instances of a world in constant change revealing a beauty seemingly removed from everyday life, satisfying longed for moments in time."
THE MOMENT ETERNAL
Leonardo Gallery, Toronto, Canada
Ocober 28 to November 19, 2008
Opening Reception: Thursday October 30, 6pm-9pm
Leonardo Gallery | info@leonardogalleries.com | 416-924-7296
133 Avenue Road, Toronto, Ontario, M5R 2H7
Mon-Fri: 10am-6pm Sat: 10am-5pm
Thursday, October 23, 2008
The Moment Eternal
Leonardo Gallery, Toronto, Canada
Ocober 28 to November 19, 2008
Opening Reception: Thursday October 30, 7pm-9pm
133 Avenue Road, Toronto, Ontario, M5R 2H7
Mon-Fri: 10am-6pm Sat: 10am-5pm
Ocober 28 to November 19, 2008
Opening Reception: Thursday October 30, 7pm-9pm
Captivating new work by Bret Culp and Julie McGregor focuses on intimate moments that express a quietness of spirit. Culp's poetic black and white photographs of Tuscany and Ireland reveal the beauty of impermanence. McGregor's emotional portraits and romantic images of Italy capture longed for moments in time.
Leonardo Gallery | info@leonardogalleries.com | 416-924-7296133 Avenue Road, Toronto, Ontario, M5R 2H7
Mon-Fri: 10am-6pm Sat: 10am-5pm
‘Tudors’ rule at Geminis
‘Tudors’ rule at Geminis
October 23, 2008
Variety Magazine
“The Englishman’s Boy” and “The Tudors” were the big winners on Wednesday at the third and final Gemini Industry Gala, which saw 33 prizes handed out to TV shows in the drama, variety and comedy categories.
Based on Guy Vanderhaeghe’s award-winning 1996 novel about cowboys in 19th century Saskatchewan and the early days of Hollywood, “Englishman’s Boy” roped in awards for direction in a miniseries for John N. Smith, supporting actress in mini for Katharine Isabelle and costume design for Beverley Wowchuk, while Carmen Kotyk took the casting honor.
The miniseries, which aired on pubcaster CBC, stars Nicholas Campbell, Bob Hoskins, Michael Therriault and R.H. Thomson.
Peach Arch Entertainment’s “The Tudors” — produced in association with Reveille Eire, Working Title and CBC-TV — nabbed awards for supporting actress in a dramatic series (Maria Doyle Kennedy), photography in a dramatic series (Ousama Rawi), production design in a fiction program (Tom Conroy, Eliza Solesbury), and visual effects (Bob Munroe, Bret Culp, Terry Bradley, Lisa Carr-Harris, Bill Halliday, Warren Leathern and Bo Mosley).
October 23, 2008
Variety Magazine
“The Englishman’s Boy” and “The Tudors” were the big winners on Wednesday at the third and final Gemini Industry Gala, which saw 33 prizes handed out to TV shows in the drama, variety and comedy categories.
Based on Guy Vanderhaeghe’s award-winning 1996 novel about cowboys in 19th century Saskatchewan and the early days of Hollywood, “Englishman’s Boy” roped in awards for direction in a miniseries for John N. Smith, supporting actress in mini for Katharine Isabelle and costume design for Beverley Wowchuk, while Carmen Kotyk took the casting honor.
The miniseries, which aired on pubcaster CBC, stars Nicholas Campbell, Bob Hoskins, Michael Therriault and R.H. Thomson.
Peach Arch Entertainment’s “The Tudors” — produced in association with Reveille Eire, Working Title and CBC-TV — nabbed awards for supporting actress in a dramatic series (Maria Doyle Kennedy), photography in a dramatic series (Ousama Rawi), production design in a fiction program (Tom Conroy, Eliza Solesbury), and visual effects (Bob Munroe, Bret Culp, Terry Bradley, Lisa Carr-Harris, Bill Halliday, Warren Leathern and Bo Mosley).
Friday, September 26, 2008
Could we ever know each other in the slightest without the arts!
As a continuation of yesterday's blog, "Ordinary folks don't care about arts", the following quote about the arts being an essential part of culture is actually featured right on the Canadian $20 bill. The fact that Prime Minister Stephen Harper considers it "a niche issue" shows how out-of-step he is with his country.
"Could we ever know each other in the slightest without the arts!" -Gabrielle Roy (1909-1983)
"Could we ever know each other in the slightest without the arts!" -Gabrielle Roy (1909-1983)
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Subject matter and spirit...
"When both subject matter and manner of rendering are transcended, by whatever means, that which seems to be matter becomes what seems to be spirit."
-Minor White
-Minor White
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Sep 24, 2008 04:30 AM
I especially like this part:
Under fire for his government's $45 million in cuts to arts and culture funding, the Conservative leader yesterday said average Canadians have no sympathy for "rich" artists who gather at galas to whine about their grants.
Rich artists?