At the suggestion of a friend, I went to visit cSpace to see what it was all about. Imagine my surprise to see the Glass House doing a workshop in the parking lot! I wish I had known-I would have definitely signed up! I have made small glass beads before, but this took it to the next level! On my bucket list for sure!
The King Edward school is under construction and rejuvenation and it first opened in January. There are four floors full of art work, artist work spaces and meeting places. One of the shows on display is called " I am Western"- it is a post modern interpretation of the cowboy and western genre- installations from 14 contemporary artists. One that stood out to me was the work of Kelly Johner- I loved her use of the saddle and how she transformed it. I also really enjoyed the work of Feder Yolo- he is a veteran from Afghanistan who suffered from PSD and has used his love for art to help his healing process. His work is display of figures/faces that are abstract, surreal and colorful. I asked the curator if the work was in any kind of chronological order because there was one piece( the Rose) that did not look like it belonged there- the style was so different. I guess it will remain a mystery!
The Alberta Craft Gallery also has a show called the "Citizens of Craft" that features exceptional work by 15 artists. You can actually buy this amazing work and it is original, creative, personal and authentic.
As you walk between floors, you can't miss the mural painted by Katie Green and Daniel Jkirk- WOW- that is all I can say!
Will I be coming back? You bet but next time I will have my students in tow with me!
