LabSpace Studio
Click here for photos from LabSpace Studio.
John and Laura’s evening was extremely successful, to say the least. Everything present that evening was interactive, engaging and compelling and for the most part it felt a lot like the “Happenings” during the 1950’s.
Things simultaneously occurred not to interrupt one another, but each piece weaved itself into each other complimenting and narrating the evening. On the left side of the space stood a performance artist in front of a projector that hug 20 feet above the gallery. People walked around, talked and mingled. It was very casual, but intimate and extremely concentrated. On the right side there was a live band that played music, and above them hung four beautiful pieces of paintings. Then suddenly the music slowed down and a directional light pointed to a girl who perched ten feet above us chanting a performance piece with a microphone. It was absolutely spectacular!
The highlight of the evening was reuniting with the gang from University; Angie, Laura, John, Amy (and her beau!), Veronica, Heather, Ayshia, and Sarah. I am extremely happy to see how amazing we turned out! Especially to John and Laura to have put together such a spectacular evening. All the hard work paid off ;)
Last week I started to loose perspective and hope, but after seeing everyone last night, and how close we are despite not having seen each other for months made me realize that I am not alone in pursuing my dreams.
Here’s to us and our dreams :)
Art Events this Weekend
Once again I cannot sleep and have no idea why :) Funtimes. Somehow I got around to updating my Artist Statement, so if you get a minute perhaps you could go and have a look.
Friday May 4th 7-9pm
ASpace Gallery Opening - Art for Change A Loraine Leeson Retrospective
I’ll be volunteering at ASpace again, which is great - Loraine Leeson is having her solo show there, and for more information click here for ASpace Gallery.
Saturday May 5th 9pm
Labspace Studio Nodes and Naughty Codes 1.0
I’ll be there; just because I’ve been such a loser and have not seen any of my friends since the revolution. Anyhow - it will be a ton of fun; so swing by if you’re free.
That’s all people. It’s back to insomnia land!
Precious Present Moment
So I decided that starting today I will make an effort to write something on this blog - just to keep things interested. So the next big day for Wynne is May 28th - in which I will actually (possibly) get the opportunity to showcase my art at the annual Corus Gallery :) For some reason I’ve been feeling a bit low lately, but you can’t be happy all time time, right? All I know is that I need to keep going despite the hurdles and sacrifices. My friends have been nice enough to gently remind me to live in the present moment, instead of always planning for the future. It’s very true, and it’s something that is a reminder on the side of my brain to take some time to live for the present moment. It’s hard sometimes because I know exactly what I want in life, and this magical journey to achieving it could get rough at times.
Nonetheless I’m absolutely thrilled about the gallery at Corus, and hopefully this will mark the beginning of the journey, and closer to achieving my goals.
True Failure is Having Not Contributed to the Community
It took awhile, but at last I found what I’m looking for.
Some people dedicate their entire lives searching for a purpose, when the purpose is always there… We are just too busy to see it. As strange as it sounds I ‘saw’ mine on Friday night while serving wine and sodas at an artist-run gallery. I decided last week that I would start giving back to the arts community.
“So I spent the evening doing things that I for some reason don’t know why I’ve stopped doing. I looked at art. I talked to artists. I met fascinating curators.”
It seems like everyone’s always out to receive from others. Then they spend even more time questioning why they aren’t receiving (yet). Why not try giving first? Who knew that giving without remembering would create such abundance in my life? So I spent the evening doing things that I for some reason don’t know why I’ve stopped doing. I looked at art. I talked to artists. I met fascinating curators. And geeze - finally I spoke to people who were just as passionate about the arts as I am. It was so self-rejuvenating. Words like Rothko, Frank Stella, color-field paintings…it’s been awhile since I got to even say those words to anyone who cared to understand. Not that to be harsh, but I think that one of the many reasons why so many artists get together so often is because we understand each other on a different level. Anyhow, it was a terrific experience!
Coincidentally I was lucky enough to reunite with one of my previous professors at the opening, and what a surprise it was for the both of us. Shelly Bahl, has an exhibition coming up on April 4th, so if you get a chance drop by for the opening (click here for additional information) Other people who made my first day super fun… Chris, thank you for being so kind and you’ve completely made me feel at home on my first day of work. I met another gentleman who actually works for Frank Stella! Crazy! So ‘wild’! And yes, we are all lining up for your job ;)
So what else is new…Well, I’m moving in about a couple months, and I’m extremely excited about the move. Moving downtown would ease much of the commute which will make it much easier for me to get back into the arts community. So yes, when I have spare time now I’m cleaning, packing things and giving away to the Salvation Army :) Other than that, everything else is looking pretty great!
