Labyrinths: Clay and Paper
New Work by Susan Collett |
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Labyrinths: Clay & Paper:
New Work by Susan Collett October 16 - November 10
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 17, 3 - 7pm
Susan Collett's latest series of ceramic sculptures break new ground. Lush and mysterious, they challenge our ideas of space and light, and push the boundaries of possibility within the medium.
Collett's new works, from her Labyrinth series, continue to provoke. Her core interest lies in the exploration of chaos through form and control of light and the dichotomy of strength versus fragility. Two artist residencies in China have been integral in solidifying these ideas.
Collett's unique print works echo the themes of her ceramic works. They are executed from plates made from stitched industrial-grade copper sheeting. All images are single monoprints, not edition printed.
Collett has received numerous awards for her work and recently received the honour of being inducted into the Royal Canadian Academy of the Arts. Her work has been featured in exhibitions in Canada, the U.S., China and Korea.
Collections holding Collett's work include The Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, The Tom Thomson Memorial Art Gallery, The Burlington Art Centre, The Crown Collection of the Official Residences of Canada (Rideau Hall), The Queen Elizabeth Hotel (Montreal), The Korean World Ceramic Museum, The Ontario Securities Commission, The Bank of Montreal, The Trump Tower (Miami), and Greenspan, Humphries, Levine.
Mark Your Calendars! Join us for Susan Collett's riveting visual presentation of her journey with ceramics. This photomontage chronicles her experiences in China, and the influence that her residencies there have had on her current body of work.Sunday, November 1 at 6pm. The event is free, but space is limited. Reservations recommended. |
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Threshold: The Works of Ingeborg Mohr, RCA (1921 - 2004)
Continues until October 14
Throughout her artistic career, from her first exhibit in 1955, through her last, in 2001 Ingeborg Mohr addressed the central question: How do we hold the world around us, encompass it and let it be?
Mohr was described as one of Canada's greatest artists by author Maria Tippett, scholar and art historian.
Those who give Ingeborg Mohr's work the time and place they deserve are deeply rewarded with glimpses of her determined optimism, hard won moments of relief - and even joy - that emerged from her solitary times.
Mohr's work is held in many private, public and corporate collections in Europe, the U.S. and Canada.
The pieces in this exhibition - eight works on paper from different periods, plus four canvases - are carefully selected highlights from the works remaining in Mohr's personal collection. They are offered for sale for the first time through a silent auction and have a reserve bid of the approximate price of her work at her last exhibitions.
Oeno Gallery, exclusive agent for Mohr's works, will accept bids until 6pm, October 14. Proceeds will go to the Hans and Ingeborg Mohr Arts Fund to support the maintenance of the Mohr home and studio on Howe Island as a retreat for artists and writers. |
What's New at Oeno
Recent additions by current and new artists make compelling viewing at the Gallery. Indoors, we are featuring light and colour-filled new paintings by Kim Atlin as well as atmospheric new works by Sasha Rogers.
Outdoors, Oeno's ever-evolving sculpture garden has new additions from Ryszard Litwiniuk. These large-scale, dynamic wood and metal creations are bold and intriguing explorations of mass, space and movement.
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Rural Renaissance
Alice Teichert's popular encore performance of her text'painting composition, s'pos )in( , at Oeno Gallery, makes a cameo appearance in a new video, "Transformation of Place - Rural Renaissance in Prince Edward County". Spotlighting the growing, creative rural economy of the County, the film is being made by local producer, Trevor Crowe, and his company, Crowe Video Productions, based in Belleville.
"Transformation of Place" will air in Toronto at Creative Places + Spaces (October 28 - 30), one of the world's leading forums on creativity which this year focuses on local change makers and the art and science of collaboration.
Below are selected stills from the production.
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Great Gift Ideas $100 - $1,000
The Gallery is exhibiting a range of distinctive pieces in a variety media, appropriate for gift-giving, including:
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What's On in The County
October 10-12 -- Thanksgiving weekend
The County's inns, wineries and restaurants will be open Saturday and Sunday. Most, but not all, will also be open on Monday, Thanksgiving Day. The Gallery will continue to be open 7 days a week.
October 17 -- Wellington Pumpkin Fest
Pancake Breakfast 8 am. Parade of the Giant Pumpkins begins at 10:30 am. Entertainment noon till 4:30 pm. Pumpkin weigh-off begins at 12:30 pm. www.pec.on.ca/pumpkinfest October-November -- Grape Harvesting
A number of County wineries invite the public to get hands-on experience of the autumn grape harvest. Volunteer grape pickers who help bring in the Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet and other grape varietals are rewarded with hearty meals made from local ingredients, wine tastings and even music. Precise dates vary depending on weather and ripening of the grapes. Call or email your favourite County winery for details or go to www.thecountywines.com for a listing of area wineries and growers.
October-November -- Metropolitan Opera Live Satellite HD
Tickets go on sale at the Regent Box Office. For the new season listings go to www.cineplex.com and click on events. Tosca, Oct 10; Aida, Oct 24; Turandot, November 7.
October 17 -- Broadway Beauties
A unique revue that engages the audience in a story about 3 Broadway performers who recount their lives and careers through some of the best loved songs from the world of musical theatre. Show starts at 8pm at the Regent Theatre. Tickets $25, 613-476-8416
November 21 -- Nurture & Nature
How do you pleasure the senses with art, wine, music and gourmet delights? Attend the Edith Fox Life and Loss Centre's Nurture & Nature Fundraiser. The event will feature food by Michael Potters, wine explorations, music by Rita Di Ghent and Sam "the Shark" Sharkawy and an art auction. Event will take place at the Oeno Gallery and Huff Estates Inn & Winery. Tickets are $150 each. Proceeds will be used to aid County Children and Teen Projects. For tickets, contact Nancy or Susan at 613.476.3207. For more information, visit edithfoxcentre.org. | |
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