Resonance – Canadian Printmaking in Beijing

Posted on June 11, 2015 by printerbird

I am thrilled that my work is included in Resonance: Canadian Printmaking Exhibition at Shengzhi Art Centre in Beijing. From the press release:

Thirty Canadian printmaking artists will show their works in Beijing, China, at the Shengzhi Art Centre in Beijing’s 798 Art District from June 28 to July 12. This exhibition, entitled Resonance, is one of many events this year to mark and celebrate the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Canada and China. It is also one of the cultural activities to underline Canada’s commitment to 2015-2016 as the Canada-China year of people-to-people and cultural exchange. The exhibition is being held in collaboration with the Embassy of Canada, Hunan Fine Arts Publishing House, and Shengzhi Art Centre.

Curated by Canadian Ms. Jiaqi Wu, Resonance aims to create a meaningful exchange between Canadian printmakers and Chinese art communities. Through the liaison of Mr. Guy Langevin, a Quebec printmaking artist and academic consultant for the exhibition, the 30 contemporary printmakers whose works will be shown come from across Canada and include some of the most important artists working in this field.

Walking Lightly (etching and chine colle, 4.5″ x 4″)

Okanagan Print Triennial 2015

Posted on April 4, 2015 by printerbird

I am one of 23 artists accepted into this year’s Okanagan Print Triennial. I decided to make my way out to Vernon for the exhibition opening and it was great to see the stunning range of works as well as a large and enthusiastic crowd. The Vernon Public Art Gallery rented some shipping containers to set up an off-site gallery a few blocks away as they couldn’t fit everything into the gallery. Here are some photo highlights from the exhibition. Congratulations to Sean Caulfield who won the grand prize.

: The off-site shipping container gallery.

: Inside one wing of the shipping container gallery.

: Install shot of my two plexiglass works at OPT 2015.

: Me next to my work at the opening of OPT 2015.

: Robert Truszkowski’s silkscreens.

: Install shot of the VPAG with Endi Poskovic’s woodcuts in view.

: Install shot featuring Sean Caulfield’s large woodcuts.

A Show of Hands

Posted on March 27, 2015 by printerbird

I currently have a print in the exhibition A Show of Hands, up at A1 LabArts and showing during this year’s SGCI conference in Knoxville Tennessee. I was invited into the exhibition by Adam Finkelston, the editor of The Hand Magazine – a publication dedicated to printmaking and photography. Two other Calgary artists are also part of the show: Jacqueline Huskisson and Greaeme Dearden, both ACAD grads.

Lost Texts Readable (silkscreen)11″ x 15″

FIELDWORK: The Exhibition

Posted on March 10, 2015 by printerbird

This week, my work is part of an exhibition that coincides with ACAD’s symposium FIELDWORK: Artistic Research, Ethics and Academic Freedom taking place this week from March 12th – 19th. My work explores intersections between illness and identity and these prints specifically explore the sometimes banal (e.g. taking medication) but strangely heightened daily medical activities that are part of illness management. Both are part of my The Body, Stranger series. The exhibition and symposium events are free and open to the public.

FIELDWORK: The Exhibition being installed in room 371 at ACAD.

Install shot of my recent silkscreens

Mireille Perron’s piece – an emergency mobile unit that is part of her ongoing Laboratory of Feminist Pataphysics project.

Incisioni Al Femminile 2015

Posted on March 5, 2015 by printerbird

I’m one of two Canadians part of an exhibition in Italy that features the work of 99 women printmakers from around the world. Curated by Veronica Longo, Incisioni Al Femminile 2015 opens on March 8th at the Atelier Controsegno in Pozzuoli and runs until the 28th.

First Exhibition of 2015: Located Place at Lyons College

Posted on January 14, 2015 by printerbird

One of my prints is currently up in an exhibition at the Kresage Gallery at Lyons College. Curated by Dustyn Bork, the show examines the idea of landscape and place as interpreted by a range of contemporary artists. The exhibition has an opening reception on Thursday, January 29th.

Collaboration With Jolie Bird at DNA Artspace

Posted on December 30, 2014 by printerbird

In the late fall, Calgary artist Jolie Bird and I collaborated on a postcard for Carte Blanche at DNA Artspace in London, Ontario. This is the result (cut pattern by Jolie, watercolour by me). The postcard has already been sold but you can enjoy a digital version below.

Untitled (Watercolour and papercut, 6″ x 4″). Collaboration with Jolie Bird

2014 Southern Printmaking Biennale

Posted on November 13, 2014 by printerbird

I am pleased to have one of my recent etchings included in the 2014 Southern Printmaking Biennale, juried by Ericka Walker (an amazing Canadian lithographer based on the East Coast). The show runs from November 10 to December 12th at the Bob Owens Gallery at the University of North Georgia.

Separating Identities (etching and chine colle, 12″ x 8.75″)

Handmade Here

Posted on November 8, 2014 by printerbird

In just one week I’ll be showing and selling my work at Handmade Here in Calgary. I’m one of 25 local artists who will be selling a range of work including ceramics, paintings, jewellery, textiles and of course, prints. I’ll have cards, bookmarks, scarves as well as a range of prints from the last few years. Come by November 15 & 16 at the Triwood Community Centre. 10-5 on Saturday and 10-4 on Sunday.

Bookmarks made of cut prints

Hand-silkscreened silk scarves using dyes and featuring my parrot, Charlie.

Silkscreened Christmas cards.

Open Print at the Salisbury Arts Centre, UK

Posted on September 30, 2014 by printerbird

I’m in a group show called Open Print that opens on Wednesday, October 1st at the Salisbury Arts Centre in the UK. One of my new etchings will be on display and fellow Calgarian Eveline Kolijn is also one of the selected artists.

heather huston

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