Here's a sneak peek at Regina Marzlin's 2021 SAQA Spotlight Auction contribution, entitled Feeling Zen. Regina lives and makes art in Antigonish Nova Scotia.
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| Feeling Zen by Regina Marzlin (2021) w6"x h8" |
RM: Feeling Zen features a layered monoprint with machine and hand stitch.
Read more about Regina's art on her website Regina Marzlin Fibre Art.
Learn more about contributing to SAQA's 2021 Spotlight Auction here.
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| Detail of Garden on the Hill, by Hélène Blanchet |
If you're planning to visit the gallery, take note that a maximum of 4 visitors is permitted in each 30-minute time slot. Book your 30-minute visit time slot on the Gallery's site here.
And here's the video:
Kathy Tidswell of Burtts Corner NB is the first Atlantic Canadian artist to reveal her 2021 SAQA Spotlight Auction contribution, entitled Clematis Blooms.
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| Clematis Blooms by Kathy Tidswell (2021) w8"x h6". |
KT: I created my clematis flowers and leaves with Inktense pencils and using free-motion embroidery, I appliquéd them to my painted background. I quilted it with WonderFil’s Invisifil thread following patterns created in the background painting. If you look closely you will even see a little sparkle in the blooms.
This year, SAQA's Spotlight Auction will be an online event taking place during the Oceans Apart Connected by Art Virtual Conference (April 16-24, 2021). This is an opportunity for all SAQA members to have their work showcased to a world-wide audience. You do NOT have to attend the conference to participate. All proceeds will help support SAQA programs.
Learn more about participating in SAQA's 2021 Spotlight Auction here.
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| The Here & Elsewhere Bee by Andrea Tsang Jackson (detail) |
In the video interview below, Andrea Tsang Jackson speaks with StFX Art Gallery Director Andrea Terry about The Here & Elsewhere Bee. This large textile artwork was created by Andrea T-J during her artist residency at Halifax's Pier 21, The Canadian Museum of Immigration.
The Here & Elsewhere Bee is one of 33 successful entries in SAQA's national juried show of textile artwork, Colour with a U. The show can be seen at the StFX University Art Gallery in Antigonish, NS until February 27, 2021.
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| Detail of LatitUde and AttitUde by Kristi Farrier w24"xh36" |
LatitUde and AttitUde is a textile artwork created by SAQA Atlantic Regional Representative Kristi Farrier, who lives in Middle River, Cape Breton.
In the video below, Kristi speaks about her artwork with StFX Art Gallery Director Andrea Terry.
LatitUde and AttitUde is one of 33 successful entries in SAQA's national juried show of textile artwork, Colour with a U. The show can be seen at the StFX University Art Gallery in Antigonish, NS until February 27, 2021.
If visiting in person, take note that a maximum of 4 visitors is permitted in each 30-minute time slot. Book your 30-minute visit time slot on the Gallery's site here.
In this 23-minute video interview, Halifax NS artist Linda Mackie Finley talks about her varied artistic interests and, more specifically, her piece 36 Million Stories; the Colour of Us. This 3-dimensional textile artwork is one of 33 successful entries in a national juried show sponsored by SAQA. The show can be seen from January 27 until February 27, 2021 at the StFX University Art Gallery in Antigonish, NS. It's well worth a drive to see it in person.
Take note: A maximum of 4 visitors is permitted in each 30-minute time slot. Book your 30-minute visit time slot on the Gallery's site here.
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| The Here & Elsewhere Bee* by Andrea Tsang Jackson |
* Andrea Tsang Jackson's award winning quilt, the Here & Elsewhere Bee, is currently on display until February 27, 2021 at the StFX Art Gallery, in Antigonish, as part of SAQA's Colour with a "U" exhibition.
SAQA Atlantic member Andrea Tsang Jackson was recently recognized at the Creative Nova Scotia Awards Gala as one of two Nova Scotia Emerging Artists for 2020.
Andrea is a textile artist, quilt designer, author and educator based in Halifax, NS. After working in various design fields and settings ranging from architecture to museums, quilting called to her as a way to explore place, belonging, and agency.
According to textile artist Marilyn Smulders' nomination statement:
"(Andrea) is an innovator: incorporating animation in one project, music in another. But in other ways, she remains true to the quilt’s traditional functions of providing comfort and warmth. Following the terrible days of April 18 and 19, Andrea helped organize a quilt drive for traumatized families. An artist of exceptional heart, it is exciting to think she is only getting started."
Nova Scotia's Emerging Artist Recognition Award recognizes artists of any age who are in the early stages of their professional career, have completed specialized training, and have presented their work publicly.
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