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January 31, 2021 /  Shows
Artists of Sorauren Park Video Series

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, the Friends of Sorauren Park community group has commissioned a video series – Dogs of Sorauren Park, Trees of Sorauren Park, People of Sorauren Park and, most imporantly, Artists of Sorauren Park.

The park will tell me what should be painted.

Many of you will recognize that Sorauren Park and its abandoned linseed oil factory have been an endless inspiration to me. The park has proved even more essential to my neighbourhood in this year of pandemic.

The series also includes an interview with painter and longtime friend Michael Gerry.


May 18, 2019 /  Shows
9th Annual Studio Show

May 24th and 25th 2019

Just before the doors opened, we shot this totally cheesy video tour of this year’s studio show, my 9th! It’s at about this moment that I always wonder, will anybody come? Will anybody like the work?

As always, to my amazement people did come and the response to the work was overwhelming. Thank you to everyone who attended and to everyone who texted and emailed encouragement.

Invitation Image: "Autumn Tree at Sunset". Oil and oil stick on duralar over acrylic and collage on panel, 12" x 12", 2017

Invitation image: “Under the Bloor Street Viaduct“, oil on panel, 36″ x 36”, 2019 | $2,800


July 26, 2018 /  Shows
Fork Off – Group Show August 2018

Fork off: Animals, Art, & Advocacy will showcase the work of 9 award-winning artists all of whom place themselves firmly on the vegan/vegetarian continuum. Along with Elsa Bluethner, Dianna Bonder, Tammy Hudgeon, Caroline James, Sheila Norgate, Carole Reid, Zena Rogak and Mia Tremblay, our works may be diverse in their choice of mediums but, they are united in our concern for the plight of animals.

Gabriola Arts & Heritage Centre
Fri Aug 10 2018, 7-9pm
Sat Aug 11 and Sun Aug 12, 11-5pm


April 25, 2018 /  Shows
Nothing Really Mattress – Gabriola Island BC, May 2018

After a sold-out show in 2016, I’m thrilled to be returning to Gabriola Island BC for a solo show of new works. Images of the work will be posted here after the show.

opening: Fri May 11, 2018 – 7pm-9pm PT
continues: Sat May 12, 2018 – 12pm-4pm PT
artist talk: Sat May 12, 2018 – 2pm PT

Gabriola Arts and Cultural Centre
476 South Road, Gabriola Island, BC

Invitation image: Nothing Really Mattress. Oil and oil stick on duralar over acrylic on panel, 12″ x 24″, 2018.

 

 


October 22, 2017 /  Shows
8th Annual Studio Show

Friday November 17, 2017
7pm to 9pm

Saturday October 18, 2017
12 noon to 4pm

As always, light refreshments and even lighter conversation will be served.

Hope you can join us!

 

Invitation image: “Autumn Tree at Sunset”. Oil and oil stick on duralar over acrylic and collage on panel, 12″ x 12″, 2017.


October 22, 2016 /  Imagined Landscapes  /  Shows
IN THE ROUND at Graven Feather

Graven Feather Gallery’s 4th annual IN THE ROUND group show invites artists – 150 of them – to create 6 inch round works. Working round sounded like an intriguing challenge, so I dove in with three imagined landscapes. Hope you can pop in to see them.

Graven Feather Gallery

November 2nd-27th 2016
Reception: Thursday November 3rd 7-9pm

906 Queen St. West
Toronto, ON, M6J 1G6

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October 2, 2016 /  Shows
7th Annual Studio Show

Friday October 14, 2016
7pm to 9pm

Saturday October 15, 2016
12 noon to 4pm

First time ever in October! As always, light refreshments and even lighter conversation will be served.

Hope you can join us!

Leslie.

All the new work is top secret until the opening – new images will be added to the website after the show opens, so hold your horses until then.

Invitation image: “Glacier“. Oil on duralar on panel, 8″ x 8”, 2016.


May 27, 2016 /  Shows
Artist talk from the recent Shoe Repair show

After months of planning, focused effort and anticipation, a most wonderful experience unfolded on Gabriola island this May. My solo show of artwork, “Shoe Repair and other consequences of walking”, had a hugely successful two day run at the Keep Calm gallery. A warmer reception to the show could not have been imagined. Guests thronged to the event from as far away as Vancouver. Many new friends were made, and most of the pieces found new homes on the west coast.

Deepest thanks to gallery owner and artist, my dear sister Sheila, for making this show happen.

At Sheila’s invitation, I gave an artist’s talk on the Saturday. About thirty of us were all outdoors on a perfectly gorgeous afternoon. With the birds chirping their encouragement, I spoke publicly about my art practice for the first time. Please click on the links below to see what happened.

Artist Talk videos


 

Some photos from the show


May 13, 2016 /  Shows
Shoe Repair (and other consequences of walking)

Yes, telephone orders welcomed

Sat May 14 2016, 11am-4pm Pacific time (that’s 2pm-7pm for you easterners)

250-816-7308

After a wonderful opening party, the show – Shoe Repair (and other consequences of walking) – continues today here on Gabriola Island. If you’re nearby, I hope you can join us for the artist talk at 1pm.

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April 10, 2016 /  Shows
Shoe Repair (and other consequences of walking) – May 2016

I’m thrilled to be returning to Gabriola Island BC for a a solo show of new works. Images of the work will be posted here the day after the opening. Telephone orders will be accepted!

opening: Fri May 13, 2016 – 7pm-9pm PT
continues: Sat May 14, 2016 – 11am-4pm PT
artist talk: Sat May 14, 2016 – 1pm PT

Keep Calm and Carry on Gallery
1156 Suzanne Avenue, Gabriola Island, BC
250-816-7308

Work from the Shoe Repair show will be added to my Works page after the show closes. In the meantime, watch my Shows page for news and updates.

 



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