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Teeny-tiny Canadian art makes big splash in Minutiae exhibit – CBC.ca
The little idea for this feature group exhibition started with a tiny piece of jewlery.
“The theme came from one of our co-workers, who had a necklace that had a miniature of a chair on it,” says Jenna Stanton, executive director of the Alberta Craft Council.
The small things concept sat well with members of the provincial organization that develops, promotes and advocates for craft art in the province.
Stanton says they had a whopping 54 artists from across the country who accepted the petite challenge.
The work runs the gamut from a “miniature brooch of jellied aspic salads, with a bit of humour, to a 12:1 scale of a residential school,” said Stanton.
Then there’s a Calgary glass-blower who created “rockets with Alberta flora and fauna in them to send them off to space to protect them from humans.”
Stanton says the call for little things made a big difference in drawing artists that the council wouldn’t normally work with, as well as engaging fresh audiences to the whimsical display.
It also pushed artists to “do something new,” Stanton said.
“Normally I do work on a bigger scale,” said fibre artist Deanne Underwood, who typically creates mountain scenes and sweeping landscapes as Prairie Girl Felting.
Needle felting involves sculpting shapes and figures using wool and special felting needles.
The 44-year-old artist said her inspiration for the piece she submitted to the show was a little red frame that she spotted at a thrift shop.
Fibre artist Deanne Underwood typically crafts mountain scenes and sweeping prairie landscapes. We join Underwood in her Edmonton studio to see how she creates her work, which is part of the free Minutiae exhibit at the feature gallery of the Alberta Craft Council.
“I immediately knew what I wanted to create for it, this childhood memory of looking out the barn loft window at these bright fields and this perfect blue sky and puffy clouds,” said Underwood.
“It was just such a happy little memory” of summers spent on her grandparents’ Saskatchewan farm, so she decided to attempt to shrink it down to fit the frame and the show.
Underwood said the key for her is never to try too hard to get it just right.
“One thing I’ve learned about wool is it can be a little unpredictable,” she said, “so part of my process needs to be about guiding it but not forcing it.”
Her work Heart Home is part of the free exhibit Minutiae, on display in the feature gallery of the Alberta Craft Council in Edmonton until June 15.
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The Courtauld Gallery at Somerset House has reopened its doors to the public after a fire swept through the historic building in central London. While the gallery has resumed operations, the rest of the iconic site remains closed “until further notice.”
On Saturday, approximately 125 firefighters were called to the scene to battle the blaze, which sent smoke billowing across the city. Fortunately, the fire occurred in a part of the building not housing valuable artworks, and no injuries were reported. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the fire.
Despite the disruption, art lovers queued outside the gallery before it reopened at 10:00 BST on Sunday. One visitor expressed his relief, saying, “I was sad to see the fire, but I’m relieved the art is safe.”
The Clark family, visiting London from Washington state, USA, had a unique perspective on the incident. While sightseeing on the London Eye, they watched as firefighters tackled the flames. Paul Clark, accompanied by his wife Jiorgia and their four children, shared their concern for the safety of the artwork inside Somerset House. “It was sad to see,” Mr. Clark told the BBC. As a fan of Vincent Van Gogh, he was particularly relieved to learn that the painter’s famous Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear had not been affected by the fire.
Blaze in the West Wing
The fire broke out around midday on Saturday in the west wing of Somerset House, a section of the building primarily used for offices and storage. Jonathan Reekie, director of Somerset House Trust, assured the public that “no valuable artefacts or artworks” were located in that part of the building. By Sunday, fire engines were still stationed outside as investigations into the fire’s origin continued.
About Somerset House
Located on the Strand in central London, Somerset House is a prominent arts venue with a rich history dating back to the Georgian era. Built on the site of a former Tudor palace, the complex is known for its iconic courtyard and is home to the Courtauld Gallery. The gallery houses a prestigious collection from the Samuel Courtauld Trust, showcasing masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Among the notable works are pieces by impressionist legends such as Edouard Manet, Claude Monet, Paul Cézanne, and Vincent Van Gogh.
Somerset House regularly hosts cultural exhibitions and public events, including its popular winter ice skating sessions in the courtyard. However, for now, the venue remains partially closed as authorities ensure the safety of the site following the fire.
Art lovers and the Somerset House community can take solace in knowing that the invaluable collection remains unharmed, and the Courtauld Gallery continues to welcome visitors, offering a reprieve amid the disruption.
Sudbury’s annual art and music festival is marking a significant milestone this year, celebrating its long-standing impact on the local cultural scene. The festival, which has grown from a small community event to a major celebration of creativity, brings together artists, musicians, and visitors from across the region for a weekend of vibrant performances and exhibitions.
The event features a diverse range of activities, from live music performances to art installations, workshops, and interactive exhibits that highlight both emerging and established talent. This year’s milestone celebration will also honor the festival’s history by showcasing some of the artists and performers who have contributed to its success over the years.
Organizers are excited to see how the festival has evolved, becoming a cornerstone of Sudbury’s cultural landscape. “This festival is a celebration of creativity, community, and the incredible talent we have here in Sudbury,” said one of the event’s coordinators. “It’s amazing to see how it has grown and the impact it continues to have on the arts community.”
With this year’s milestone celebration, the festival promises to be bigger and better than ever, with a full lineup of exciting events, workshops, and performances that will inspire and engage attendees of all ages.
The festival’s milestone is not just a reflection of its past success but a celebration of the continued vibrancy of Sudbury’s arts scene.
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