Fleurbain

Author: tammy.schmidt

  • pigeons with the last bits of ice

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    Tammy Schmidt, Montreal

  • art review: Francoise Issaly

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    I had the great pleasure of visiting Fran?ºoise?áIssaly‘s exhibit Structures the other week during the exhibition’s vernissage. It is an exhibit of paintings, mostly acrylic on canvas, or smaller works on paper. Her work simultaneously?áinvigorates?áthe eyes, and pauses the?ámind. Natural forms create something of a meditation for the viewer. Shapes within the works are organic,…

  • Pigeon Day

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    It is a beautiful, sunny day in Montreal. We are surrounded by the sound of happy people being Spring-like in their actions. The pigeons are dancing.

  • Breathing at Darling Foundry

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    This March 15 marked the exhibition opening of Toronto-based Abbas Akhavan’s work Beacon at the Darling Foundry. There was also an open studio opportunity for the public to see work in progress by international artists in residence. We were first struck by the enormity of the open space that Akhavan’s work was in. Over time,…

  • Art and Architecture

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    Art and Architecture is a group exhibition that brings together six artists. The work examines ideas about architecture, and ideas about our use of space, our cities, and our history. Some of the artists are also trained in architecture and are practicing architects as well as visual artists. Denise Buisman Pilger shares three pieces with…

  • Jeffrey Mackie read

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    This month was something of a “Poetry” month at Fleurbain. We hosted our first ever literary event, Open Mike Poetry Night (with no Mike) last weekend. We enjoyed original poetry, read by their authors. We sipped some fine herbal tea. We munched on ginger cookies. We all met new creative people, and new ideas and…

  • another four weeks of felt

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    Wanted to get in on Four Weeks of Felt (aka I Love Felt) last time? Well, here is your opportunity! In Four Weeks of Felt, students will learn how to make felt in the wet-felting process. We will make: * a flat project (the ever-popular scarf!) * a simple form that can be crafted into…

  • pick a number, any number

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    I must be part monkey. ?áOr perhaps I am still in touch with my inner child, or maybe I am in touch with my inner monkey child. ?áJust like a kid, when I need to get something done, I turn it into a game. My latest way to motivate myself is inspired by life coach…

  • I lavocado you!

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    Show your love with one of the world’s healthiest fruits, the avocado. In two minutes flat, avocados are transformed into the creamiest chocolate pudding ever invented. ?áDon’t believe me? Just try it! Chocolate Pudding that says I?áÔÖÑ you!?á 1 perfectly ripe avocado 4 – 6 tablespoons organic coconut milk 3 heaping tablespoons fair trade organic…

  • nap cat

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