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EXHIBITION DETAILS
VERNISSAGEjanuary 20 4 - 7
EXHIBITION
january 21 11- 5
january 22 / 28 / 29 11 - 4
february 4/5 11 - 4MISSISSIPPI VALLEY TEXTILE MUSEUM
3 Rosamond St. Almonte
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".... When Dr. Karen Dover likes an artist’s work, she doesn’t just say so — she puts her financial support, time, and considerable talents into promoting it. Cosmetic and laser physician by day, both artist and art patroness in her “spare” time, Karen draws inspiration from synergies and symbioses. Her own abstract art results from a fearless fusion of influences and life experiences, and she strives to connect diverse people and ideas."
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exhibition HIGHLIGHTS
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VERNISSAGE
january 20 4 - 7
"Just imagine the scene... the complementary nature of the bold and the sublime in the various modern art forms, with my colourful, abstract expressionist canvases and unique ceramic works floating amongst the white, hand-hewn structural columns of the industrial mill; the islands of raw genius in Jack’s reappropriated metal forgings, contrasted with the soothing, sinuous curves of Chaka’s stone carvings.
Couple this with a cornucopia of French culinary delights by chef Jean-Claude Terrettaz, add the rhythms of an African musical ensemble, and tastings of a curated collection by Artizen, a local artisanal Kombucha, all set against the exquisite backdrop of the beautiful historic site on a snowy, midwinter eve... "
- Karen Dover in theHUMMEveryone is invited and most welcome to the vernissage with an RSVP
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Blank Canvas ArtistS' Talks
january 21 4 - 5
"It is with fascination that I’ve explored the impact of context in which art is experienced, and I love playing with the creative dance of connection and engagement. Sharing art in unexpected and interactive ways is always a treat, so it seemed we could explore both. This is such a special time of year, having just passed the winter solstice and the Holiday Season, and as we enter the New Year with a fresh slate, the first new moon marks our very own ‘blank canvas’.
A short artists’ discussion about the creative process will lead into the Cacao ceremony, an ancient Mayan ritual, a very calming and peaceful interlude involving gentle movement, which will be facilitated by yoga instructor supreme, Aleysha Derksen. Specially-prepared warm cacao will be served, as Aleysha’s blend of exquisite beauty, wisdom, and insight will help guide us to a new perspective on our creative potential. NOT TO BE MISSED!"
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SUNDAY AFTERNOON READINGS
jan 22, 29 + feb 5
"Jana Begovic, our wordsmith and masterful weaver of tales, was the perfect literary counterpoint, and with her latest novel “Dragonfly Slayer” just published, in which I have apparently inspired a main character, it was done!"
- Karen Dover in theHUMMJana has kindly agreed to read for us and will be available for signings of her novel.
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Meet The Artists
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“'If you wish to go fast, go it alone. If you wish to go far, go it together', an old African proverb, embodies the philosophy of this exhibition. On the heels of a well-received and very successful solo art show last April, I was in the preliminary phases of imagining my next, and on a whim decided to invite a few artist friends to share the light."
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Karen Dover
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CHAKA CHIKODZI
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Jack Stekelenburg
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Jana Begovic
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Aleysha Derksen
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MISSISSIPPI VALLEY TEXTILE MUSEUM
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exhibition details
VERNISSAGEjanuary 20 4 - 7
EXHIBITION
january 21 11- 5
january 22 / 28 / 29 11 - 4
february 4/5 11 - 4Mississippi Valley Textile Museum
3 Rosamond St. Almonte
