Over the last 16 months, my mind and my hands have been busy with my most ambitious art project to this day: a multimedia art installation telling the story of four generations of francophone creative women from my own family. The triptych, done in an array of techniques and media, was to be a real artistic odyssey, the subject of a documentary. And it all unfolded …in the middle of a pandemic!
Read MoreINSPIRATION IN US || L'IMAGINAIRE EN NOUS
ART & INNER FEELINGS - I finally surrender to how I feel these days! I accept that it might inspire odd directions. My work has a definite sadder mood; there are darker marks and colors. The pieces can be left unresolved, unsuccessful, unsellable … It does not matter to me at this point. I believe there’s a path in there.
Read MoreChanneling Creativity During Chaos! || Créativité dans le chaos!
We are isolated, fearing for our loved ones and wondering how long chaos will be disrupting life as we use to know it. There is no magic bullet! But having an art practice is a blessing and a formidable means to recharge mentally. Here are three things I did these last few weeks, “To keep calm and carry on …”
Read MoreTo Be Artists, Through Difficult Times
In the face of these very challenging times for everyone, just humbly wish to share some thoughts about how, as artists, we may help loved ones and the bigger community, by taking care of our creative spirit.
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