On Now @ FOYER Gallery: KAREN GOODFELLOW
TOBY JAXON
ON NOW AT THE FOYER GALLERY
thru July 9th
KAREN GOODFELLOW
Totem, Trees & Torsos
mixed media paintings and assemblages
KAREN GOODFELLOW
My land-based art is part of my journey back to my indigeneity. I feel like an alchemist by blending elements of indigenous sensibilities, eco-conscious artifacts, and a touch of whimsy.
My studio is a cauldron where creativity bubbles and golden possibility emerges from discarded treasures. No doubt that my ancestors, both indigenous and Austrian, are cackling while they watch.
We tread upon this Mother’s skin, drink from her rivers, and shelter beneath her trees.
Through art, I explore our symbiotic relationship with her while she urges us to be stewards rather than conquerors.
I invite you to consider how together we can honour Mother Earth even more so.
Bark Couture * The 3 Sisters * Love Never Gets Old
People often comment on how prolific I am (especially considering I create every other year and only a few months). They would be surprised to know I have just as many unfinished pieces or dog paintings that will never see the light of day. Another thing that people don’t know, and that I’m embarrassed to reveal, is the sheer amount of found objects in my studio! I justify it by saying I am keeping it all out of the landfill but truth be known, I have pieces that I feel are too precious to incorporate into a sculptural piece or a mixed media painting. I also love the inspiration of a garage door coil, old jewelry, rusty crusty hardware, old sweaters, Tyvek housing plastic, or thrift store finds (like the beak on the Eagle Spirit Totem). -- KAREN GOODFELLOW
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EXHIBITION COMING SOON:
FOYER FUNDRAISER EXHIBIT
SQUAMISH ARTS ARTWALK
KIM SAWULA
LUCIE VOJNAROVA
BIRDS'n WORDS
A VISUAL ART and CREATIVE WRITING collaborative, multi-disciplinary art exhibtion!
https://www.instagram.com/birds.n_words_squamishart/
The Birds'n Words team is grateful for support from the Squamish Arts 2024 Arts & Culture Grant.
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VISUALS Artists and past Contributors,
At the Foyer we are looking for art donations for our 2024 Foyer Gallery Fundraiser Campaign.
Our non-profit Foyer Fundraiser Exhibit runs July 14 thru to September 12, 2024.
We will be showcasing all of the art donations (on the north walls & display cases) culminating in the exciting annual 'Draw for ART'.
Donations can be a combination of smaller pieces and/or professional wall art/sculpture/pottery/jewellery for art enthusiasts to newly enjoy.
All contributors receive a tax receipt for the full value!
Thank you for considering supporting our non-profit gallery.
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Artist Exhibition Call Out for 2025!!!
The FOYER Gallery invites visual artists to submit work for our two month long Exhibition Program.
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Visit our Virtual Art Galleries to view from the comfort of your own device.
WE HOPE THAT YOU ENJOY THE CURRENT DISPLAY IN THE FOYER GALLERY
LOCATED WITHIN THE SQUAMISH NATION TRADITIONAL TERRITORY HA7LH EN SKWÁLWEN KWIS TL’IKNÚMUT TL’A SKWXWÚ7MESH ÚXWUMIXW.
Pop into the Foyer Gallery in the entrance to the Squamish Public Library.
Toby jaxon
Foyer Gallery Curator
https://squamishlibrary.ca/foyer-gallery/
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