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Tribute to Angela, my mother
‘Enduring Spirit’ - limited edition print, tribute to Angela (1927-2026)
Driving through the countryside in Waterloo county, late winter, I was struck by the many barns, that stood out in the stark bare surroundings. Some are dilapidated, others in wonderful condition; all standing as proud emblems of hard working, dedicated farming families and their flourishing farms that provide sustenance throughout Waterloo region, the province of Ontario, Canada and beyond. As I was processing these images, one stood out to me as a creative and symbolic tribute to my mother who died in January in her 99th year. Her spirit of fun, resilience and curiosity endures in her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and is remembered by legions of friends and acquaintances she made in her lifetime from North America, Australia and Asia. Happy Mother’s Day mom!
“Mom was a woman of hope, faith, faithfulness, unconditional love, courage, and steadfastness. She was my teacher and cheerleader. She lived in the hope to be reunited with dad, and I know together they now enjoy eternal life in God’s home.”
Words of remembrance shared at Angela’s funeral
‘Finding Connections and Belonging’
Solo exhibition with artist Jason Panda, President of KWSA, at Martin Luther University College. Now till Feb 132026
Opening program begins promptly on Wednesday, January 14, 5 pm with reception to follow
Connections and Belonging
Whimsical tessellations, layered mixed media, and original environmental photography exploring how new connections and belongings are created and discovered in a fragmented world. You're invited to explore the puzzling solutions, fill in the gaps, and reflect on what this visual journey means to you.
Join us to celebrate and explore the themes of this exhibition with music and conversation; refreshments to follow.
JANUARY 14, 5 pm, Keffer Chapel
It’s never too late…
I was about to submit files to Motif Collective’s call for entries for “minimalism”, an international themed photo contest. When checking to see past winners, to my surprise I had not seen my past entries in 2021 and 2024 that made it to the Short List! So better late than never, here are the entries, 2 for each year. Though I missed the deadline for 2025, this is a great start to 2026! Happy beginnings to everyone!
Short list, Motif Collective, Minimalism, 2021
Top right inset: ‘All In’. Bottom left inset: ‘Oak Leaf merge #2’
Short List, Motif Collective, “Minimalism” 2024
Top right inset: ‘Tree Line’. Bottom left inset: ‘Winter Solitude’
Registry Theatre Gallery
Art cards available
‘Harvest Traditions’ Limited edition giclee, framed and prints available
Enjoy local art & great KW jazz at The Registry Theatre, Dec 13, 14 with Big Band Theory the 2025 Holiday Show and Sale.
evolv1 open house
Wednesday, Nov 12, 1 - 4 pm
Details of Open House at evolv1
I will be among KWSA artists in this collaboration featuring the first zero carbon building in Waterloo Region
KWSA Artists
Andy Wright @only1andywright, www.only1andywright.com
Beatrice Powell @beatricepowellart beatricepowellart.com
Brigitte Huber @brigittepaints brigittehuber.com
Claire Donnison @_curiouslyclaire_
Quentin Bouvron Fb: Paints by Cue
Deb Flynn @debflynnart debflynnart.ca
Gordy Ess @gordyess_artist gordyess.com
Gustav Ykema gusykemapaintings.com
Janice Gray @janlyngrayartist JaniceGrayArt.com
Jason Panda @kwpanda jasonpanda.com
Jen Prior @jenpriorart Jenprior.com
Marcia Bissada @marciabissada
Michael ManChoi Chow @ManChoiChow, ManChoi-Chow-Photographer.com
Salma Abdelaziz @sam_artisan www.samartisan.com
Salome PerezMake
KWSA Members & Remembers Show
Artists from Kitchener Waterloo Society of Artists (KWSA) will have over 140 pieces of art on exhibition and for sale
44 Gaukel Street, Kitchener, ON Canada
Saturday, Nov 8, 11 am to 8 pm and Sunday, Nov 9, 11 am to 5 pm
PhotoPlace Gallery: Trees & Seasons (Vermont, USA)
‘Solitude’ - selected by Juror Lee Anne White for exhibition in Vermont, USA
Honoured that my entry, ‘Solitude’, has been chosen by juror Lee Anne White for the in person exhibition, Trees & Seasons, at PhotoPlace Gallery in Middlebury, Vermont, October 3-31, 2025. In addition, 40 pieces have been chosen for an online exhibition.
Opening Friday October 3, 2025, with a reception from 4 to 7 PM. PhotoPlace Gallery is open Tuesday through Friday, 11 AM to 4 PM, 3 Park Street, Middlebury, Vermont 05753
Big Heart & Small Art - 44 Gaukel Street, Kitchener
Join us for the Opening Saturday Feb 22, 1 to 5 pm
DTK Travellers Tour - Asia - Feb 23 to Mar 2 - Kitchener Public Library-Queen Street
Fun for the whole family: art, cuisine, live music, face painting and more
I am one of the artists exhibiting fine art photography
Join me 1 to 4 pm