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| Jun 01 2009 |_ |
Mythological Landscapes: Impressions Art Gallery, Jun 23, 2009 Impressions Art Gallery 102 Yorkville Avenue Toronto, Ontario M5R 1B9 416-922-3944 I am pleased to announce that a small collections of my works will be on exhibit at Impressions Art Gallery starting June 23rd and will remain throughout the Yorkville Art Walk until July 7th. Mythological Landscapes is an ongoing series where atmospheric spaces, heightened colours and artificial skies have melded together rejuvenating nature in the formation of a new existence. For information please visit Impressions Art Gallery |
| Sep 21 2008 |_ |
New Additions to Fullmontague Greetings The Roots to Rhythm exhibition at the ROM was a great success and the response from the community was overwhelming. Thanks to all friends and family who came out in support of the show. Paintings from my working series entitled Terra Forma have been posted to the abstract gallery on Fullmontague. I hope you enjoy body of work as much as I enjoyed creating it. In the meantime, many blessings and take care. Michelle |
| Jul 18 2008 |_ |
Roots to Rhythm Exhibit @ Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) Location: Royal Ontario Museum 100 Queen’s Park Toronto, CAN M5S 2C6 Telephone: 416.586.800 Date: July 25 to August 4, 2008 I am please to announce that my works will be part of the Roots to Rhythm at exhibit at the ROM along side fellow artists Izzy Ohiro, Nicole Pena, Darrell McCalla and among others. Roots to Rhythm: Caribana Art Exhibit is a COLOURblind! travelling art exhibit produced by the Association of African-Canadian Artists. For more information click here Hours of Operation Monday to Thursday: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm Friday: 10:00 am - 9:30 pm Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm |
| Jun 27 2008 |_ |
Luminary Spot art exhibit at Arta Gallery A group exhibition by: Craig Beal, David Brown, Cliff Kearns, Toni Marvin, Michelle Montague and Yuja Yokoyama Arta gallery is pleased to present a selection of contemporary and figurative paintings by various artists. Get caught up in enigmatic adventures of figurative and contemporary paintings. The fragments of recognizable imagery will compel the viewer to go further into a dreamlike quality and the search for an unidentifiable narrative, although the narrative work will elude the viewer, the conscious beauty will develop and will be suspended in time. June 27 - July 10, 2008 Opening Reception: Friday, June 27, 2008 6-8pm Arta Gallery Suite 102, building 9, 55 Mill Street Toronto, CAN 416-364-9423 |
| May 22 2008 |_ |
New works added to Fullmontague Works featured in the Art in the Workplace program have now been posted to the abstract gallery on Fullmontague. Be sure to stop by and take a look. In the meanwhile, take care and remember experience life to its fullest. Sincerely, Michelle Montague |
| Feb 15 2008 |_ |
PHAC Artist Talk and Exhibition: Feb 15- Mar 31, 2008 Program: Art in the Workplace Curator: Julie Crooks Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) 180 Queen Street E. Toronto, ON, CAN M5V 3L7 From February 15 to March 31, 2008, my works will be featured at the Public health Agency of Canada as part of the Art in the Workplace program curated by Julie Crooks. The exhibition will feature for the first time 21 pieces newly created for 2008. In addition, I will also be giving an artist talk and walking tour of the work on March 17th. The artist talk will explain the working process behind the paintings and its transformation from landscape into the realm of abstraction. |
| Feb 01 2008 |_ |
COLOURblind? Group Art Exhibition 2008 This year two of my works will be part of the COLOURblind? 2008 touring exhibition. Based on this year's MASK theme, rather than using a literal definition, I have decided to use a metaphorical interpretation through the depiction of two figures using myself as the model. The works entitled "Today We Are, Tomorrow We Will Be", lies in the theories that challenges the perception of reality and encourages the continual research and questioning of certain truths that have been presented before us. The compound effect they have is illustrated via a transition, referencing the result of a manipulated world, where the seemingly otherworld created by technology has become part of one's daily existence. Touring at various locations in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Mississauga, Vaughan and Brampton, this year's show will feature the works of several Canadian artists. Some of the locations include: Metro Hall, Vaughan Public Library, Scarborough Civic Centre, Mississauga Heritage Centre For more information please visit: COLOURblind? |
| Jan 06 2008 |_ |
Happy New Year! As I look back on 2007 there has been some ups and downs, but as a student of life the lesson is not to dwell on the negative but to focus on the positives. Everything is an experience nothing more or less it is us that label them as good or bad. So instead I will take what I have learned thus far in this short life and move forward. Nature is not concerned with good or bad nor does she compartmentalize. Nature loves variety thus she is always creating, growing adapting and is ever flowing like water the source of life. It is humankind that is rigid, concerned with sameness, destroying and categorizing things which is the very opposite of what nature is. Which is perhaps the reason why we are always in conflict with ourselves and this living planet. We can not focus on what isn't but rather what is. Always live and revel in the moment at hand my friends. Sincerely, Michelle Montague |
| Mar 24 2007 |_ |
Six Ah Wi Art Collective and Genius Loves Company- Phase 2 Opening Reception: July 6th, 2007 @ The Gladstone Hotel 1214 Queen Street West Toronto, Ontario, Canada M6J 1J6 Genius Loves Company visual art project is about creating and incorporating all facets of the arts, to give Visual Art a voice. The theme Genius Loves Company came about by exploring how the arts compliment and often give birth to one another. The philosophy behind Genius Loves Company is to release individual capacities of artists, by providing a stage or space for expression to be viewed and shared. The artists will create visual images through music, films and poetry, storytelling, real or imagined. The concept Genius Loves Company is to show that any given communities are composed of the strands of history, experiences and tradition that knit specific community into a distinct entity. Henceforth, artists are weavers whose skills help to keep this communal fabric intact. Also artists have the ability to create new patterns within it in response to current demands. To learn more about Six Ah Wi and the project, visit: SixAhWi.com |
| Nov 14 2006 |_ |
Reflections @ ACA Gallery, Saturday, Nov 18, 1-4pm Greetings Everyone! There will be a selection of my abstracted landscapes on display at ACA Gallery in a group exhibition entitled Reflections starting November 8- December 16, 2006. Artists will be in a attendance on Saturday Nov 18th and 25th, 1-4pm. These works are from the gallery's selection and encompasses works by various artists such as , Bernadette Badali, Irena Dukule, Christine Maudy, Scott Pattinson, Andre Maudy and many more. For more information please contact: ACA Gallery 183 Queen Street East (at Jarvis) Toronto, Ontario M5A 1S2 (416) 823-4039 Wed-Fri noon to 6 pm, Sat noon to 5 pm email ariande@ican.net |
| Nov 14 2006 |_ |
Genius Loves Company Phase 1 Launch Thanks to everyone who showed their support at the opening of the Genius Loves Company project on October 14th at Arta Gallery. The show opening was a tremendous success in the community and feedback was positive. As a result the Six Ah Wi art collective will be holding phase 2 of this project in 2007 which will encompass collaborative works between the artists and members of the community. The collaborative pieces will then be auctioned and its proceeds will be donated to a charity. For more information about the project please visit Genius Loves Company Photos from this year's exhibition opening can be found here |
| Oct 09 2006 |_ |
Genius Loves Company @ Arta Gallery , Oct 14, 2006 The Six Ah Wi art collective in association with AfroToronto.com invites you to the Genius Loves Company art exhibition located at Arta Gallery in the trendy Distillery District in Toronto (CAN). The project Genius Loves Company is an exploration of how the arts compliment and often give birth to one another . Meet artists Ato Seitu, Abye Kifle, Georgia Fullerton, Michelle Montague, Sonia Farquharson and Tafewa Turner and be a part of this uplifting and inspirational event. Opening reception is Saturday October 14 from 5-8pm, exhibition continues to October 26, 2006 Arta Gallery The Distillery District 55 Mill Street, bldg 9, Suite 102 Toronto, CANADA M5A 3C4 (416) 364-2782 |
| Aug 03 2006 |_ |
New Works Added to Fullmontague Four new additions have been posted to the Abstract Gallery of the website. Three of these works were on exhibit at Arta Gallery in The Distillery District (Toronto, CAN). For those who attended I thank-you very much for your support. It has been a great experience and the show was a great success. The titles of the new works are as follows: "Metro 2006" "View From Union Station" "The Gardiner From Metro" "Another View From Metro Hall" These works are the result of bridging my drawing, painting and digital practices in to one. Sketches of these were done on location in and around Union Station in Toronto. If interested you could view these drawings in the Illustration Gallery on the website. Below is an excerpt further explaining my new works. "My current work is an experiment in bridging the 'Analog' and 'Digital' world. Multi-layered landscapes with depth in colour, pattern and subtle detail in texture and ink drawings created on location are the foundation of the 'analog' process. These paintings and drawings are then 'digitally' merged and processed resulting in a series of abstracted landscapes that portray fictitious New Worlds based on technology and architectural imagery". Any questions and comments are always appreciated by sending me an email. Peace Be With You! Michelle Montague |
| Jul 12 2006 |_ |
Abstract Is... @Arta Gallery, July 14 Opening reception Friday July 14 from 5-7pm exhibition continues to July 27 Arta Gallery The Distillery District 55 Mill Street, bldg 9, Suite 102 Toronto, CANADA M5A 3C4 (416) 364-2782 My latest series of works will be on exhibit along with artists Sayeeda Ali, Bernadette Badali, Craig Beal, Heinz Krautberger, David Meekison, Scott Pattinson and Marica Schnoor at Arta Gallery located in the trendy Distillery District. A show of works inspired by medium, emotions, and experience where the artists each with a vision are united under the theme of abstract painting. For more information please contact Arta Gallery or visit www.artagallery.ca |
| Jun 23 2006 |_ |
New Additions To Fullmontague Good Evening, New works have been posted to all the galleries on Fullmontague be sure to take a peek on the progression of the work. In addition, I am also in the process of making some minor changes to the website as well. One change is to make certain images available as limited edition prints and greeting cards for those who expressed an interest. This would only be for a trial period and if there is a generated interest in these items then it will be a permanent feature on the site. My purpose for this is to provide those with the opportunity who are unable to purchase an original artwork but would like to a have a print or a greeting card etc... as a gift for themself or a loved one. The second change on Fullmontague is to make viewable on the site preliminary sketches and illustrations of my works. Once again this is another avenue for those who support my work an inside look at the progression of my works and ideas. I have already uploaded my images to the "Other" gallery on Fullmontague . Eventually this gallery will be renamed "Sketches and Illustrations". Other than the planned changes on Fullmontague things are busy this summer as I am preparing for an upcoming show in Toronto's Distillery District plus some other projects that will remain a secret for now. But in the meantime I will keep you posted. Positive energy and inner peace! Michelle Montague |
| Apr 08 2006 |_ |
Calling For All Geniuses Giving visual art a voice -- beginning this April Toronto, Ont. - April 5th, 2006 Are you one of those people who had a great idea for a painting and dreamed of collaborating with an artist to develop your idea? Well, this is your chance ... Introducing the truly ground-breaking concept of using modern technology to give visual art a voice. The Genius Loves Company art project uses the Internet to engage the general public in the co-creation of art inspired by art. Have you ever been moved by a song, taken into a fantasy journey by a great movie, or left spellbound by a wonderful book? Now imagine transferring that sense of wonderment onto a painting! During the month of April 2006, artists from the SIX AH WI Collective will be accepting creative ideas from the general public for the creation of a total of six public paintings which will be displayed during the Genius Loves Company exhibition. The exhibition will take place from October 14th to 28th, 2006 at the Arta Gallery in the trendy Distillery district. Following the two-week run at Arta Gallery, the exhibition will move to Ellington's Café (805 St. Clair Ave W). But we need your participation immediately as the goal of the project is to foster the active participation of the general public with the artists during the creative process. Please e- mail the artists to share your ideas, encourage them in their creative process, or simply to lend your support in a few words. How to get involved? We invite you to visit the exhibition's site today at www.geniuslovescompany.ca -- where you will virtually meet the six talented artists of the Genius Loves Company exhibition. With the theme of the exhibition being "art inspired by art", the nature of this project is to promote all facets of the arts so as to give Visual Art a more interactive and entertaining voice. The Genius Loves Company concept came about by exploring how the arts compliment and often give birth to one another. Each member of our collective will produce numerous works of art inspired by musicians, writers, poets, instrumentalists and filmmakers. Our intention is to inspire our audience to embrace visual arts by enticing them with art forms that are readily accessible to them; be it online, at bookstores or video and music outlets. Each artist (Ato Seitu, Georgia Fullerton-Morgan, Sonia Farquharson, Michelle Montague, Abye Kifle, and Tafewa Turner) has chosen a particular piece from another artistic discipline (song, movie or book) which you will help them render into a painting. Take the opportunity now to visit the website and find out which original artistic expression they chose! PRESS INFO The SIX AH WI Collective is available for interviews. Members of the media are encouraged to contact Ato Seitu or Melvin Bakandika below to facilitate coverage of the artists and the exhibition. See AfroToronto.com article on the SIX AH WI Collective http://www.afrotoronto.com/Articles/Mar06/Genius.html Come out and make art history with our geniuses! SIX AH WI Artist Collective Ato Seitu email: contactus@geniuslovescompany.ca phone: 416-667-8200 AfroToronto.com Melvin Bakandika email: contact@afrotoronto.com phone: 416-929-3769 |
| Dec 14 2005 |_ |
New Additions to Fullmontague Hello Everyone, I have posted new works in the Figurative, Abstract and Landscape galleries on the site. Things have been very hectic around here and I wouldn't have it any other way. This is only a sneak peek and I will post other works soon along with the inspiration for these creations. Anyway this is just a quick note saying thanks for all those who support and encourage my work and the site. Take care, Michelle Montague |
| Sep 27 2005 |_ |
In Black and White Hello Everyone! Just to keep you up to date with my progress there has been a small series of black and white works added to the landscape gallery which I am excited about. Recently I've been practicing my skill at drawing particularly in the medium of brush and India ink. While visiting my mother over the summer I have decided to express the beauty of the landscape and gardens of Windsor,Ontario. Through these drawings I wish to share with you my vision and experience of Canada's most Southern city. I have not set prices for these works yet, but if you have any questions or comments regarding them please feel free to contact me. |
| Aug 01 2005 |_ |
New Additions to Fullmontague Posted in the Abstract and Figurative galleries of Fullmontague you will find the paintings from the exhibit Much Silence Makes a Loud Noise which ran from July 15-30 at the Ashanti Room (Toronto, CAN). In this latest series of works I wanted to depict the figure in their personal environment inviting the viewer to embark with me (the figure) on a meditative journey in life. My works are a vessel for the viewer, through which emotions are evoked, telling a story and creating a unique experience within the mind. I invite you to take a look at these works, if you have any questions please fell free contact me. Peace and love, Michelle Montague |
| Jul 14 2005 |_ |
Much Silence Makes a Loud Noise: July 15-30 ARTISTS CELEBRATE TROPICANA COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR A QUARTER CENTURY OF COMMUNITY SERVICE WITH A COMPELLING EXHIBITION AT THE ASHANTI ROOM JULY 15 TO JULY 30 Tropicana Community Services will be honoured with an exhibition entitled “Much Silence Makes a Loud Noise” presented by the Six Ah Wi Artist Collective and made possible because of the generous support of the Ontario Arts Council. The community is invited to enjoy a free exhibition at the Ashanti Room, located at 836 Bloor St. West (a block and a half east of Ossington). The exhibition will open on July 15 at 7pm. Tropicana Community Services is being recognized because it has become a beacon for the Caribbean and Black communities, harnessing the creative energies, talents, and resources of the community to enhance lives and build better communities. The exhibition will feature portraiture work celebrating Toronto’s diversity. This event is also the inaugural exhibition by the Six Ah Wi Artist Collective. The artists in the collective are Sonja Farquharson-Jeans, Michael Gibson, Michelle Montague, and Ato Seitu. Six Ah Wi is committed to exposing new audiences to visual art through innovative and compelling exhibitions and collaborations. The collective is based on six principles that promote growth and renewal. |
| Jun 12 2005 |_ |
Selected Works on Display at Just Desserts: July 12-September 6 There is a selection works on exhibit at Just Desserts From July 12 to August 6 located at 555 Yonge Street (just South of Wellesley) in Toronto, Canada. On display is a mix of abstract and representational works of various landscapes. The works on display are on sale therefore if you want to have a look at unique and original artwork in person you are more than encouraged to stop in have a mocca or a dessert and take a look. If you have any questions you can contact me at michelle@fullmontague.com or speak to the cafe manager. |
| May 08 2005 |_ |
New Additions to Fullmontague Good Evening, As always working very busily in my corner of the world, I just wanted to keep you posted with regards to the progress of my works. Temporarily they are posted in the Other gallery on website. Currently there are some projects on the go one which includes a summer exhibit with three of my fellow artists sponsored by the Ontario Art Council and Tropicana Community Organization which of course you will be hearing more about in the upcoming weeks. The second project is a revamp of Fullmontague. As I mature as an individual and as an artist, my work does as well and Fullmontague should be reflective of this. As always I welcome you to take a peek at the works and any questions. Goodnight and take care. |
| Jan 30 2005 |_ |
9th Annual Canadian Human Rights through Art Exhibition Hello again, Yes it is true, I have been a very "busy little bee" painting away in my corner of the universe as well as learning, studying and creating new experiences ever improving my practice. Just to keep you up to date I have posted two new works in the Figurative gallery on Fullmontague. These works will on exhibit in the Canadian Human Rights through Art Exhibition (Toronto, CAN) starting January 31, 2005 at the following venues:
February 7-11~ Metro Hall February 14-18~ Coca-Cola Ltd. Toronto Headquarters February 24-March 11~ Mooishi Gallery/ Hamilton City Hall March 14-April 1~ Burlington Art Centre The official launch of the exhibit wiil be on Monday, February 7, 2005 at Metro Hall at 6:30pm. Also I would like to thank all those who have visited, emailed or signed my guestbook. Your support is very much appreciated and I just wanted to let you know that I am working very hard to keep the site updated with new and lively works. Peace and Love ! Michelle |
| Oct 10 2004 |_ |
More Additions to Fullmontague Recent works have just been posted to the Abstract and Figurative galleries on FullMontague. Some of these works were from the Just Deserts exhibit of summer 2004. If you have any comments, questions or suggestions please contact the artist. |
| Sep 25 2004 |_ |
New Additions to Fullmontague Some of my recent works which I have completed over the summer months are now added to the Figurative and Abstract galleries on Fullmontague. Be sure to take a peek. If you have any inquiries regarding my work or any other art related questions free to contact me. |
| Jul 12 2004 |_ |
Works on Display at Just Desserts Starting July 12, 2004 my lastest body of works will be on display till mid September at Just Desserts in the Yonge & Wellesley area in Toronto, Canada. My continuing personal theme for these works are the "abstracted landscapes" which builds on the influences of specific Impressionists such as Monet, Van Gogh, Picasso and Expressionist artist Matisse. These works and other works will be added to the web galleries near the end of the exhibit, but if you're in the area I encourage you to stop by enjoy a cup of java and take in the scenery! For those of you who are not local, here's a sneak peek: photo1, photo2, photo3, photo4, photo5. |
| May 11 2004 |_ |
New Additions to the Abstract Gallery at Fullmontague Good Day Everyone, Yes it has been a while, but just to let you know I have posted some of my latest works in the Abstract gallery. If I could use one phrase to describe my work lately it would be "escaping the ordinary". Of course my work much like anything else in life is left up to the interpreter which I invite all viewers of my work to particpate. Also I have been very busy working on 2 big artist projects for upcoming shows for the 2004/ 2005 year which I hope to share with you on Fullmontague soon. I'll try to update as I am completing these bodies of works. |
| Apr 20 2004 |_ |
Mother Love @ Ashanti Room In honour of Grandmothers, Mothers, Sisters, Daughters and Mother Nature I will be particpating in the Mother Love group show at the Ashanti Room in Toronto, CAN, 836 Bloor St. W. (1.5 blocks east of Ossington). The exhibit will run from April 20 to May 9, 2004 and the opening reception will be held on April 24 from 7-10pm. For more information about this exhibit or any upcoming events got to Ashanti Room News |
| Feb 12 2004 |_ |
Human Rights Through Art Exhibition In celebration of Black History Month, The Canadian Human Rights Commision will be holding their 8th Annual Human Rights Through Art Exhibition featuring the works of both established and emerging artists (such as myself). Organized by the The Canadian Human Rights Commission in collaboration with The Halton Police Services, Scotiabank and Coca-Cola, this exhibit not only celebrates the achievements and contributions of Blacks in Canadian culture through the means of art expression but it also celebrates the human rights and expression of all Canadians. From February 2- 27, 2004, the works will be rotated throughtout Toronto at the location of the sponsors involved in this year's event. Opening reception for this exhibition will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2004 at 6:30 pm at The Rotunda, Metro Hall, 55 John Street in Toronto, Canada. . |
| Dec 10 2003 |_ |
thefirstannualholidaysale @ le.gallery Yes it has been a long while since I have updated anything on Fullmontague. I've been keeping busy making new and exciting creations and I can't wait to post them up on the site. Just to let you know starting December 10, 2003 I will be participating in thefirstannualholidaysale at le.gallery in downtown Toronto (CAN) at 1183 Dundas St. W . I have submitted 5 works to the show and there are a total of over 150 works to choose from painters, printmakers, and jewellers alike. The gallery opening party is December 12th at 6pm and everyone is more than welcome to drop by and take a peek at the wonderful works on display. For more details please visit le.gallery |
| Oct 08 2003 |_ |
New Additions to Fullmontague Artworks from the Journey Through The Abstract exhibition are now on display in the Fullmontague Digital Gallery. Be sure to check it out and feel free place any comments in the Guestbook or contact me through email. |
| Sep 13 2003 |_ |
Journey Through The Abstract I will be displaying my newest body of work at Lilly's cafe within the next week or so and to comemorate the new works I will be holding a small reception. It's informal and everyone is welcome to attend so if you're in the Yonge and Davisville area stop over at Lilly's (aka Lil' Miss Muffins Cafe) at 1867 Yonge St. (Toronto, Canada) and take a peek. For more info click here to read the Invitation. |
| Sep 03 2003 |_ |
Lil' Miss Muffins Cafe: Great Food, Great Art! Starting September 4th, 2003 some of my selected works will be on exhibit at Lil' Miss Muffins Cafe (aka, Lilly's) in the Yonge & Davisville area. A date for the opening reception has not been confirmed yet, but I will give notice soon and everyone is invited to eat, drink and enjoy art... My works will be on exhibit there until October 4th, 2003 so in the meanwhile if you're in the area, stop by Lilly's at 1867 Yonge Street in Toronto (Canada) for some great food and great art! |
| Aug 19 2003 |_ |
Digital on Textile- New Additions to Fullmontague Hello everyone, yes it has been a while and for those who have noticed due to the massive blackout on the Eastern part of North America, Fullmontague was offline! But now things are up and back to normal again (whatever normal is...). Anyway just to let you know there has been quite a few additions to the Digital Gallery on the site. These works are working titles in progress therefore they are titled by the date created so that I won't forget. So far I am discovering new aspects of my creativity which is quite exciting. Also I have figured out a method of outputting my digital creations on cotton and linen fabric which adds even more dimension and detail to my works. Combining both methods of textile printing and digital painting has given me a renewed sense of direction to my abstract work which I am glad to share... |
| Jul 29 2003 |_ |
Computer Generated Abstracts at Fullmontague For the past few days I have been creating abstracts with the tools of my computer. The range of possibilities is infinite and I have a respect for those who create computer generated or digital image arts (it is not an easy task and one can spend just as much time and energy in producing computer generated art as well as traditional art), but the idea of getting down and dirty with acrylics is still too irresistable to give up totally. I have posted my new creations in the new digital gallery created on the site. Maybe amateurish by some standards, but it was a fun experience and I will continue to develop the use of this medium in addition to painting with acrylics. |
| Jul 11 2003 |_ |
More Additions to the Abstract Gallery Yes it has been a while but I have been keeping myself very busy this summer while trying to enjoy the nice weather at the same time. My latest series of abstract work consists of four paintings inspired by the theme of summer and the music of Vangelis. The colours are a bit outside of my comfort zone as I try to mix my tradtional primary hues with such hues as burgandy, gold and limegreen. The title for this series is still a work in progress but I want it to reflect the heat of summer and the coolness of Vangelis. |
| Jun 16 2003 |_ |
New Additions to the Gallery The latest body of artworks are now completed and have been added to abstract section of the Fullmontague gallery. If you have any questions or comments about any of the works be sure to contact me (the artist). |
| Jun 16 2003 |_ |
Techniques used for Textures... Last week someone emailed: "what kind of techniques do you use for textures?" Unfortunately the person did not leave an email address so I could respond to the question so I thought I would post a reply on Fullmontague... My abstract paintings consists of several layers, thick and thin to get a skin-like quality. Some layers are thick enough to display the colour painted but thin enough so that the several layers underneath are still visible. Then a series of glazes thinned out with water are applied in order to "lift" the applied layers off the canvas. As a result you would get both the effects of a smooth (like skin) or a rough (sand-like) quality creating beautiful shapes and forms in the process. Each painting takes about 8-12 hours to complete and consists of approximately 20-40 layers, but sometimes I have been known to work on a painting for 20 hours at a time creating artworks consisting of about 60 layers! |
| Jun 05 2003 |_ |
Creating for the Cure Creating for the Cure - a benefit in honour of Victor Bedeau for the Canadian Cancer Society will be holding a fundraiser event at the York Event Theatre, Sunday June 8, 2003 (Toronto, Canada). The event will consist of an art auction of 80 pieces donated by various visual artists including myself and an evening of performances by local musicians and writers alike. Proceeds from this event will be used to establish a fund to support families/indiviuals living with cancer. To learn more about this event please visit: http://www.creatingforthecure.com |
| May 14 2003 |_ |
Impressions My latest series Impressions has now been added to the Abstract section of the Fullmontague. This 5 part series took approximately 6-14 hours to complete per painting. Each painting consists of several layers to bring about the desired randomness of colours, shapes, textures and depth. If you have any questions regarding this series (or any other works) on this site be sure to contact Michelle. |
| May 03 2003 |_ |
Fullmontague Makeover- "It's Finally Here!" Well I am pleased to say after hours of hard work and brainstorming the new layout for Fullmontague is finally here. Thanks to amigo (my webmaster), Fullmontague was given a full makeover that made this site more enjoyable for visitors and art lovers alike. We have added a What's New to the front page to keep you informed of various updates to this site as well as any upcoming events that I will be participating in. I would also like to invite you to sign my Guestbook and let me know how you like my works and the website. Make sure to take a peek at the new artworks that have been uploaded to the Gallery section, too. |
| Apr 30 2003 |_ |
Site Update It's been a while but I have updated the site with some new compostions be sure to check them out.... If you have any questions, comments or concerns regarding any othe works be sure to email michelle@fullmontague.com |
| Mar 06 2003 |_ |
Women's Collective Show My artworks will be featured with the works of 35 artists at the Ontario College of Arts and Design (OCAD). Exhibiting in the OCAD Central Hall and Transit Space, March 3-14th, 2003 (Toronto, Canada), the Women's Collective Show will feature the works of women artists in video, sculpture, fibre, ceramics, jewellery painting etc... The opening reception will take place on March 6th at 7pm at 100 McCaul St. |
| Mar 03 2003 |_ |
The Fourth Annual Millennium Art Auction This year I donated one of my works (L1-Untitled) to The New Leaders of the Sunnybrook and Women's Foundation to be put up for sale in a silent art auction. The event took place on March 3rd, 2003 at Arts on King Wagner Rosenbaum Gallery (Toronto, Ontario). All the proceeds from the donated works of both emerging and established artists went towards IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) Research at the Sunnybrook and Women's College Health Sciences Centre. |
| Feb 28 2003 |_ |
Valley Park Middle School As part of the Human Rights Through Art Exhibition and Black History Month I was invited by the communications coordinator Melanie Vendrame of Coca-Cola to talk to the grade 7 and 8 students of Valley Park Middle School who were visiting on location (Toronto, Ontario). The students and I discussed how important it is exercise your rights and to be an active participant in the community no matter how big or small. The students were most impressive in their knowledge and questions about human rights and I have to say it was fun spending time with them. They also had questions about my work as an artist and the arts in general. When asked why did I become an artist, I responded that in the arts you have the opportunity to communicate on a different level and if you have a dream then you most definitely have to reach for it for the sky is not the limit and every voice needs to be heard. |
| Feb 03 2003 |_ |
Seventh Annual Human Rights Through Art Exhibition This is my third year participating in the Human Rights Through Art Exhibition. This exhibit in celebration of Black History Month in Canada displays the works of both emerging and established artists in Ontario. Organized by the Ontario Regional Office of the Canadian Human Rights Commission and sponsored by McDonald Block, Scotiabank, Coca-Cola and the Royal Picture Framing Factory, this exhibit not only celebrates the achievements and contributions of Blacks in Canadian culture through the means of art expression but it also celebrates the human rights and expression of all Canadians.. From February 3 to March 13, 2003, works will be rotated throughtout Toronto at the location of the sponsors involved in this year's event. |
| Jan 16 2003 |_ |
Site Update "Image of the Moment" has been added to the Fullmontague site and in the "About" section a my photo has been added with my biography so now you can see the face behind the works (hopefully that's a good thing). |
| Dec 29 2002 |_ |
Site Update There have been major updates made to the gallery. All works have been divided by year with a comment section for each work displayed. Therefore if you have any critiques or comments an any of my works I welcome them. Or if you have any general questions, comments or concerns (Q.C.Cs) about the works or this site please feel free to email me at michelle@fullmontague.com |
| Dec 10 2002 |_ |
Site Update The "What's New" section has been added to the site along with the "Links" and the "About" section containing some biography info. Amigo (the webmaster) and I are working very hard to keep this site as up to date as possible. |