Member Highlight – Daniel Durocher, Studio Furniture Maker

Daniel Durocher Studio Furniture Maker

Diploma (Sheridan Inst), BFA (Ottawa University), Provincial License (Carpenter Apprenticeship, Algonquin College) 

Daniel maintains a studio in Guelph Ontario where he designs speculative and residential work. He is a graduate of Sheridan College, Furniture Program, and holds a BFA with honours from Ottawa University. He also obtained a provincial carpentry license after apprenticing through Algonquin College. 

Daniel has participated in numerous juried and invitational shows including, Harbourfront Center, 401 Richmond , AXENEO7 and is a recipient of several awards.

 

Baerbel Kirstein – Member Highlight

 

Baerbel Kirstein  is a guelph painter who’s work explores ideas of colour and craft. “I’ve always felt compelled, however, to explore on my own, the meaning of art and to push the boundaries between what is considered traditional art and what is considered craft. For me, the boundaries between art and craft have always blurred. As a result, I never know what will come out on the canvas once I begin.”

“Swamped” Opening Photos

“Swamped” – John Fleming’s Solo Show Opens July 2nd, 2009 at the Whitestone Gallery

I have recently been inspired by a landscape that I had not previously paid much mind –  A walk through Luther Marsh Conservation Area struck a chord with me and I began taking time to appreciate the swamps immediately around my neighbourhood.  Then I started going for long aimless drives down back roads so that I might happen upon them – apparently they are everywhere – and they are ‘beautiful’.  I have come to the conclusion that the wetlands that dot our countryside are Mother-Nature’s way of saying, “…screw-you urban sprawl..”  My show (my first ever), ‘Swamped’ is a celebration of ‘The Mother’s’ passive-aggressive message. Enjoy!!  John H. Fleming

Larry Lawrence – Member Highlight

“Family Breakfast”, Oil on Canvas, 30 x 30 By Larry Lawrence

Larry likes to cruise on the back roads on his motorcycle looking for attractive views or interesting livestock…our rural atmosphere here in Centre Wellington is  a great place for such inspiration.  Larry enjoys the music of Leonard Cohen’s Ten New Songs album or some Enya for his creative juices to flow onto the canvas to create these delightful pieces of artwork.

For more of Larry Lawrence’s work please visit the Whitestone Gallery at 80 Norfolk Street, Guelph, ON.  Gallery hours are Friday, Saturday and Sunday 11 – 5 starting in July.

 

Bees and Trees – New Exhibit Opening, Work of John David Roberts

Michelle Leblanc – A Member Highlight – Showcasing her work at Manhattan’s Jazz Bistro in Guelph

Michelle Leblanc is a member of the Whitestone Gallery and her work is very poetic and rich with intrigue.  This piece is called “Wine in the Afternoon”.

Michelle Leblanc’s newer works are smaller works that combine acrylic and charcoal on watercolour paper to create abstract but evocative images.  These and some larger canvases are being showcased at Manhattan’s Jazz Bistro until May 31st.  Her work has been exhibited at Manhattan’s Jazz Bistro for a few weeks now, but time is running out to check it out.  Manhattan’s is located at 951 Gordon St, Guelph, ON.   

Inspiration for these pieces come from listening to Jeff Buckley’s album “Grace”. 

 

Kate Wilhelm – A member highlight

Kate Wilhelm is a member of the Whitestone Gallery, and is showing some of her fabulous new work at the Alma Gallery until the end of May 2009.  The exhibit is called “Still Standing” and is dedicated to the Guelph’s rich architectural heritage.  It includes the rich work from the following photographers:  Deam Palmer, Gordon Laird, Karolina Kuras, Dawn Owen, Colin Carney, Julie Paslia, KC Hornsby, Chris Tiessen, Peter Kelly, Nicholas Rees, Maggie Leighton, Romano Bernabei, Stephen Beatty, Kate Wilhelm, Rob O’Flanagan, Karin Silverstone.  Also included are the works of Plein Air Painters, Scott Abott, Kathleen Schmalz and Laura Coutts, and will also include archival photographs of historical architecture from the Guelph’s Civic Museum.

Visit this great exhibit, running until the end of May…at the Alma Gallery, 133 Wyndham St. North, Guelph.

Rebecca Erickson – Member Highlight

This is an image created by Rebecca Erickson, a Whitestone Gallery member.  This is a composite of some work she did when she was 18 in art school and at 45 for her first solo show, as well as, influenced by one of her children’s painting from a few years ago.  The originals were as large as 6 ft x 3 ft. and the scale, colour, transparency and layering were done with photoshop.  While Rebecca works, she lets part of her brain focus on listening to some kind of narrative, like radio, downloads of comedy albums, or books on CD.

For more of Rebecca Erickson’s work, visit: www.rebeccaerickson.com

I hope to post a series of posts on the members, their work and what inspires them as they work.

Whitestone Gallery gets a great new sign- Check it out!

Check out our new sign for the Whitestone Gallery, Guelph, ON. Canada

Onwards and upwards…thanks to all those that participated in the design, development and installation..some great committed, dedicated and passionate members.

Currently exhibiting Larry Lawrence’s work, “Rural Reflections” until the end of May.