Woodland Wool: Two openings in one day!

2/16/14

Two openings in one day!

I wish I could have been in two places at once yesterday, but I put on my President hat and attended the opening of the Hants County Art Council's 3rd annual group showcase at the Bread Gallery in Brooklyn. This was our biggest show at the Bread Gallery to date, with 21 of our members participating. The variety of work was impressive, with bright colours being a common theme - a perfect compliment to the blahs of winter.

Meanwhile in Halifax it looks like I missed a heck of an opening at Argyle Fine Art. With dog being featured upstairs and cats down stairs "Cat Person. Dog Person. Which are you?" brought many a two legged and 4 legged art lover to the gallery.

Cat Person. Dog Person continues until March 4th and the HCAC Group Showcase continues until March 30th.

"Our own little piece of Heaven" on display at the Bread Gallery in Brooklyn

"A Day at the Beach" on display at Argyle Fine Art in Halifax

Some of my Woodland Wool creations on display at the Bread Gallery

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Working in the arts has always been in the cards for me. After a childhood filled with time spent creating using what ever materials available, it was no surprise that by the age of seven I was firmly committed to living the life of an artist as I grew up.

After attending specialized art classes as a teen, I began my post secondary education studying photography and digital imaging, before shifting my focus towards graphic design, printmaking and film studies, eventually receiving a BFA from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in 2003.

Upon graduation I began teaching art to elementary students, and for over two decades I have continued to work as a freelance photographer and designer, collaborating with many musicians, entrepreneurs and not-for-profit organizations.

Since relocating to the tiny community of Ellershouse over a decade ago, my artistic practice has grown to include the creation of tactile fine artworks and products that make use of natural and recycled materials. These days I primarily create using wool from local British milking sheep raised in Avondale, which I carefully hand dye prior to transforming the fibre into vibrant felted wall hangings and functional items like hats and purses.

After taking on the role of facility manager for the Avon River Heritage Society Museum in 2013, the tidal river that surrounds the historic waterfront park became an ongoing source of inspiration for my artwork, especially evident in my 2019 felted series ADAPT, my graphic print Year of the Salmon, and the corresponding installation Ghost Salmon, which was placed along Simpson's Creek in Newport Landing in June of 2019.

When I'm not working or creating I continue to pass along my skills and knowledge by leading fibre art workshops and demonstrations, and by actively volunteering with groups like the Avon River Arts Society and the Full Circle Festival, organizing cultural events and activities.