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BIOGRAPHY
Studies
I have practised as a professional artist since 1986. My studies included training at London University in England during the 1960's where I graduated with distinction. In Canada I continued my training with workshops at the Saskatchewan Summer School of the Arts in the 1970's, followed by a BFA with Great Distinction from the University of Regina in 1986 and numerous professional workshops. I graduated with an M. Ed. degree specializing in arts education in 1996, and pursued work opportunities in the field of education and a variety of arts related work projects. In 2001 I spent a semester in Italy and Greece working on painting techniques, drawing and studying art history at the Aegean Center for the Fine Arts.
Media and Content
As a painter, I generally paint with oils and occasionally egg tempera, mostly on canvas and board, although I have frequently used furniture or folding screens as painting surfaces. I work in drawing through a variety of media, including collage. The content of my work might be described loosely as autobiographical with the intent to explore ways to find a balance and connection between past and present.
Subject Matter
Subject matter includes landscape, figurative compositions inspired by family photographs and events, as well as the culture and mythology of gardens. However, the main body of my work consists of still life paintings combining personal domestic objects such as food, cooking and dining utensils. I am also currently engaged in creating an artist book of approximately sixty or more pen and ink drawings based on a family history.
Exhibitions and Galleries
I have exhibited primarily in Saskatchewan, in solo and group exhibitions both in public and commercial galleries. My work has also been shown elsewhere in Canada and the United States and is part of private collections in Canada and the UK. Work in public collections includes the Saskatchewan Arts Board, the Canada Council Art Bank and that of H.R.H. Prince Edward.
Related Arts Activities
In addition to my work as a painter I have been involved with teaching, mentoring young artists, collaboration with dancers and designing theatrical props for children’s theatre. Recently I produced a series of learning activities for ArtSask, an educational website. I have served as an advocate and supporter for various arts organizations and projects. I have taught and adjudicated in many capacities, including workshops and classes to adults and children. For several years, I worked as an artist in schools through the international programme Learning Through the Arts and as a sessional lecturer and practicum advisor for the Arts Education programme at the University of Regina.
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SOLO EXHIBITIONS
| 2008 |
April New Artists
Assiniboia Gallery, Regina
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| 2006 |
Let them eat cake [click for exhibition page]
University Club
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| 2003 |
If
all the Sky were Apple Pie - the Pleasures of the
Table [click for exhibition page]
McIntyre Gallery
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| 2002 |
From
the Aegean [click for
exhibition page]
McIntyre Gallery
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| 2000 |
The
Spirit of the Garden [click
for exhibition page]
McIntyre Gallery
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| 1997 |
Performance Art Piece,
Ada's House; Reading between
the Lines
University of Regina, SIDRU Seminar
Women's Conference , Saskatoon
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| 1996 |
The Green Satin Wedding
Dress
University Club, Regina University
Voyage into the Interior:
extending the Painted image [click
for exhibition page]
Dunlop Art Gallery, Sherwood Village branch Regina,
Sask
|
| 1995 |
Through the Looking Glass
[click for exhibition page]
Moose Jaw, Sask
Estevan
Grande Prairie Art Gallery, Alberta
Swift Current National Exhibition Centre, Swift
Current, Sask
Random Sample
McIntyre Street Gallery, Regina, Sask
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| 1993 |
Studio
Visit
Mendel Art Gallery, Saskatoon, Sask
New Work
University Club, Regina University
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| 1992 |
Through the Looking
Glass
Rosemont Art Gallery
It's Never Over Until
the Fat Lady Sings
McIntyre street Gallery, Regina. Sask
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| 1990 |
Have
a Nice Day
McIntyre Street Gallery, Regina, Sask
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| 1989 |
Coffee
Row
Joe Moran Gallery, Regina, Sask
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| 1988 |
Mainstreet
McIntyre Street Gallery, Regina, Sask
New Work
Moose Jaw Art Museum, Moose Jaw, Sask
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| 1986 |
BFA
Graduating Exhibition
Mackenzie Art Gallery, Regina, Sask
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GROUP EXHIBITIONS (selected)
| 2001 |
Intersections
Rosemont Gallery, Regina and Chapel Gallery, N. Battleford, Sask.
Dialogue
Rosemont Gallery, Regina.
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| 2000 |
Changing
Times
University of Regina Faculty Exhibition, Mackenzie
Art Gallery, Regina, Sask.
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| 1994 |
Women
And
Gordon Snelgrove Gallery, Saskatoon, Sask.
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| 1992 |
10th Anniversary Exhibition
Neutral GroundArtGallery, Regina, Sask.
Laughing Matters
Mendel Art Gallery, Saskatoon, Sask.
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| 1990 |
Saskatchewan Open
Mendel Art Gallery, Saskatoon, Sask.
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| 1989 |
Sport
Art '89
Rosemont Art gallery, Regina, Sask
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| 1989-90 |
Regina Billboard Project
Regina, Winnipeg, Toronto
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| 1990 |
Have
a Nice Day
McIntyre Street Gallery, Regina, Sask
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| 1988 |
Refugee
Two Women Show, Rosemont Art Gallery, Regina , Sask.
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| 1987-88 |
Neutral
Ground Exchange
Hamilton, Ontario; Articule Gallery, Montreal.
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| 1987 |
The
Farm Show : A Documentary
AKA Gallery, Saskatoon.
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| 1986 |
Women's
Sensibilities
National Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Women
in Visual Arts
(Sole Canadian artist in show)
W.A.R.M. Gallery, Minneapolis, Mn. USA.
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COLLECTIONS
College of Agriculture, University of
Saskatchewan
H.R.H. Prince Edward
Sony Music Co., Toronto, Canada
Canada Council Art Bank
City of Regina
University of Regina
Saskatchewan Arts Board
Saskatchewan Department of Education
(elementary slide collection; curriculum resource)
Duck Mountain Resources, Calgary, Alberta
Private Collections across Canada
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AWARDS
| 1995, 1993 |
Margaret
Messer Fellowship
University of Regina, Faculty of Education
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| 1992 |
Individual
Assistance B Grant
Saskatchewan Arts Board
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| 1987 |
Individual Assistance
B Grant
Saskatchewan Arts Board
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| 1985 |
Gene B. Ciuca Memorial
Scholarship in Visual Arts
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| 1984-85 |
Canadian
Federation of University Women's Scholarship
|
| 1981 |
Saskatchewan Teacher's
Federation Purchase Award
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PUBLICATIONS
As Author
| 1997 |
A
Voyage Between Tide and Time: Creating Research
in the Studio
Canadian Review of Art Education: Research and Issues,23
(2), 55-73
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| 1988 |
Antoinette
Herivel
Gallerie: Women's Art (Annual Edition), 1.6.1988,
63-65
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As Illustrator
| 1993 |
The
Crew (Painting)
Coteau Books: cover for novel
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PUBLICATIONS & MEDIA (selected)
| 2006 |
Book cover design
That Saturday Night (Trafford publishing)
by Sally Crooks
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| 1996 |
Dunlop Art Gallery Exhibition Catalogue, Regina
Voyage Into The Interior:
extending The Painted Image
Essay: Mapping the Journey, by Dr. Barbara Powell
Internet visual image and biography:
The World's Women on
Line
Institute for Studies in the Arts,
Arizona State University.
http://www.asu.edu/wwol
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| 1996- |
Biographical information in:
Who's Who of Canadian
Women
|
| 1994 |
Saskatchewan Society for Education Through Art
(SSEA)
Video Antoinette
Directed and produced by Norm Yakel
Sharper Image Film and Video Productions
Paintings in video A
Symphony of Youth
Produced by Frank Halbert
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| 1992 |
Rosemont Art Gallery Exhibition Catalogue, Regina
Through the Looking Glass
Essay by Dr. Kim Sawchuk, Concordia University
Grain Magazine. Rural Life Edition, Fall
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| 1989 |
Grain
Magazine. Rural Life Edition, Fall
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