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Small Works Too

By natashahenderson
November 28, 2012 //
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Small Works Too

 

Join Ten of Montreal’s finest artists in an evening to celebrate those good things that come in small packages.

On Saturday December 1, starting at 6pm, enjoy some festive food and drinks while you chat with sparkling people and exhibiting artists.
 
Small Works Too is a place to find a special little visual gem for your office, your mother-in-law, or your honey. Fresh into our second year of business, at Fleurbain we are proud to present painting, collage, drawing, etching, and mixed media beauts to deck the halls! Small art makes for a unique and affordable gift, perfect for any occasion. With prices for original artwork starting at $50, you can’t go wrong.

Artists involved in this exhibition are:

-Elissa Baltzer
-Heather Boyd
-Denise Buisman-Pilger
-Natasha Henderson
-Francoise Issaly
-David Merk
-Annie-Claude Pépin
-Sarah Robinson
-Patricia Srigley
-Julie Verfaillie

If you cannot make the vernissage on December 1 at 6pm, don’t fret, we will host a mid-way festival with date/time TBA too! (Most likely Saturday December 15.)

Show runs until December 30 (closed December 23-26 and December 31 and January 1.)

 

Small Works from last year

Fleurbain is located at 460 St Catherine Street West, unit 917.
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Fairytales In The City

By natashahenderson
September 9, 2012 //
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Alice Zilberberg, Lauren Trimble, and Elissa Baltzer

At Fleurbain, we are proud to present our current exhibition Fairytales In The City. Seven artists have responded to this theme and idea: Where myth and fact interact, we form our fairytales within the city.

A successful opening night last night launched this exhibit of works by Elissa Baltzer, Anna Grigorian, Natasha Henderson, Françoise Issaly, David Merk, Lauren Trimble, and Alice Zilberberg. Fleurbain Treats were happily nibbled, a wonderful herbal iced tea was sipped, as were the requisite wine and cheese. An intelligent and lively crowd enjoyed the art, conversation, and chance to meet new people and see old friends.

vernissage fun

As for the art, several themes have surfaced in the show. What is an urban fairytale? Are these the fairytales of our youth, reimaginings of the Brothers Grimm, or newly crafted events in a contemporary setting? What are the subjects of fairytales in the city: memory, childhood, nature, transient moments, or a persistent visual luck that could only be described as “magic”? How specific are we with what defines a fairytale?

As the show progresses, I will be sharing a few essays with you about these subjects (and more.) We will soon announce artist talks and presentations over the next month. In the meantime, come see Fairytales In The City at Fleurbain until October 13.

Fairytales In The City at Fleurbain

460 St Catherine West, Unit 917. Montreal

Tues-Thurs 3-6pm and Sat-Sun 12-6pm until October 13, 2012

Natasha Henderson and Françoise Issaly

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art review: Francoise Issaly

By natashahenderson | Standard
March 22, 2012 //
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I had the great pleasure of visiting Françoise Issaly‘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 invigorates the eyes, and pauses the mind. Natural forms create something of a meditation for the viewer.

Shapes within the works are organic, yet abstract. There appear to be references to branches, veins, or rivers of water. There are overlapping orbs of cells, dna, and viruses of a creative kind. Issaly’s colors are masterfully natural, vibrant and alive. Subtle glazes and washes build up an incredible, luxe surface. These canvasses create an immersive experience.

I was only able to stay for the beginning of the evening due to a previous engagement, however the crowd was lively, fun, and engaged with the artist. Structures runs until June 1.

Le Meridien Versailles is located at 1808 Sherbrooke West H3H 1E5

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-Natasha Henderson, Montreal

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surprise!

By natashahenderson
January 2, 2012 //
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some of the show

The Small Works exhibition is on display in Fleurbain until January 7th, 2012. Originally we’d planned to have the show on ’til only the end of last year, but happily events have occurred to allow the show to extend an additional week!

So if you’d hoped to come by to see the Small Works but didn’t find time during the hustle and bustle of the holidays, please do come by for some contemplation and a cup of tea.

We are open regular Gallery Hours of Tuesday through Friday from 3pm to 6pm, and Saturday we will have special “finissage” hours of 12pm to 6pm.

For more information please do not hesitate to email us at fleurbain@gmail.com

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