Art Exhibition with DALE DUNCAN, and live performance with DYLAN LOCK · Jul 2, 04:51 pm
What a great Canada Day weekend here at CLAUSTRO.
Orillia Artist, Dale Duncan, exhibited over 25 brilliant watercolours depicting a painterly, intuitive approach to her subject. Dale’s subject matter is inspired by her travels from Guatemala to PEI to sailing and beaching on Georgian Bay. Stunning works!
On Saturday, backdropped by Dale’s paintings, local musician, Dylan Lock, performed both his original music and some familiar covers by Queen, Elton John and Coldplay. Dylan wowed the crowd with his powerful vocals and piano expertise!
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Dale Duncan's Art Opening at CLAUSTRO.
Some of the tremendously colourful works of Dale Duncan at CLAUSTRO.
Artist, Dale Duncan (left) discussing her works at Art Reception at CLAUSTRO.
Dylan Lock performing LIVE at CLAUSTRO.
A great crowd for Dylan Lock's performance at CLAUSTRO Saturday June 30.
Intermission for Dylan Lock's performance.
A captivating and powerful performance by Dylan Lock.
Dylan Lock playing his heart out!
Dylan Lock at CLAUSTRO!
Dylan Lock, ripping up the piano!
Dylan had everyone dancing during his last set at CLAUSTRO!
— Carol Currie
Art Exhibition with Chris Mack and Live Music with David Chun, and Evening Concert with jazz trio! · Jun 25, 01:55 pm
What a LINE UP this weekend!
First, we held a wonderfully attended Reception for Photographer, Chris Mack. Chris exhibited 26 of her works of very unique views of cityscapes including New York City and Toronto. What is so compelling about Chris’s work is its diversity. One of the bodies of work she brought entitled Urban Urban, are unique photogram compositions of the urban landscape. Each original was done with Black and White Film in the darkroom and display the full negative placed on a photogram. This process takes very careful double exposures, blocking the negative while exposing the photogram. Intriguing to say the least!
Saturday afternoon, backdropped by Chris’s photography, we hosted a free musical event with Barrie Guitarist, David Chun … and all I can say is WOW! He not only wowed me, but the entire audience. We are thrilled to announce that we will have him back and this is a not to be missed concert! David trained in classical guitar since he was a young boy. Over 20 years ago, he started to play Brazilian and Mexican guitar, which is what he mostly played today … all very familiar music, but with a Chun twist! His movement and passion while he plays captivated the audience … surprising us with a very spontaneous approach to the music he played … strong and volumous strikes contrasting with gentle and very intricate picking. Beautiful!
Saturday evening, we held a Jazz Trio Concert … all recent graduates of the York University Jazz Program. Kyle MacDonald (from Midland), on jazz guitar, Sarah Budden, vocals, and Ben Young on Upright Bass. Performing to a sold out audience, these up and coming young musicians stunned the audience with their brilliance! Each of them sharing their passion to a captive crowd. Amazing! I have a feeling we will be seeing them again here!
To close the Exhibition weekend, Featured Photographer, Chris Mack, held a discussion about her career as a photographer, and CLAUSTRO was transformed into a darkroom to share with participants how to expose photograms in a darkroom setting. Very cool and way too much fun! Thanks so much Chris!
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David Chun, live at CLAUSTRO June 23, 2012
The sweet and intricate sounds of David Chun. Amazing!
David Chun autographing his CD's for the audience (left, photographer, Chris Mack).
Stu Leggett making introductions for the Jazz concert at CLAUSTRO.
Jazz Trio, Ben, Sarah, and Kyle at CLAUSTRO.
Jazz band talking to the audience about their music.
Amazing performance by Jazz Trio at CLAUSTRO.
A very cool jazz mood at CLAUSTRO.
Ben Young, walking his upright bass back to Kyle MacDonald's house at the end of the Concert.
Photographer Chris Mack, explaining her career for Sunday's Darkroom Demonstration.
Photographer, Chris Mack, during her demonstration at CLAUSTRO.
Participants get to try their hands at a darkroom set up at CLAUSTRO held by Chris Mack.
Some of the works created by the participants in the darkroom Sunday at CLAUSTRO.
— Carol Currie
Rogers TV taping of Yoga with Cindy at CLAUSTRO. · Jun 18, 05:22 pm
CLAUSTRO Studios & Gallery transformed into a yoga studio while filming a new Rogers TV program, Yoga with Cindy. Rogers TV Associate Producer, Daisy Ranger, arrived at CLAUSTRO this weekend to tape Episodes 8 and 9 with Local Yoga Instructor, Cindy Thomas.
There will be a total of 10 one hour Yoga Epsiodes airing in September, 2012, on Channel 53. CLAUSTRO was one of 6 locations chosen to film the Program. The artworks of Artist, Jill Price, set a beautiful backdrop for the Yoga Instruction. Other set locations for the Yoga Instruction was Cindy’s own Yoga Studio in Lafontaine, White Pines Golf & Fishing, Celtic Roots Equestrian, and on one of our beautiful local beaches at Thunder Bay Beach. All inspiring locations!
Cindy Thomas was accompanied by yoga students, Ingrid (local physiotherapist) and Genna (yes, Claustro’s Gallery Attendant). The soothing instrumental music by local musician, Marlon Gibbons was used for part of today’s episodes.
Yoga Instructor, Cindy, started her Yoga Kripalu Practice in the 1980’s. You can read more about this gentle, hatha style yoga at this website. Cindy is a very knowledgeable and gentle Instructor who teaches at the local Georgian Bay Cancer Support Centre, the staff at Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care in Penetanguishene, and privately out of her home studio in Lafontaine. If you are interested in attending her classes, contact Cindy at 705-533-2985.
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Yoga with Cindy at CLAUSTRO.
Yoga with Cindy for Rogers TV at CLAUSTRO.
Rogers TV taping of Yoga with Cindy at CLAUSTRO.
Getting ready to begin taping Yoga with Cindy at CLAUSTRO.
Yoga Instructor, Cindy, gives a brief between tapings with Rogers TV.
Yoga with Cindy at CLAUSTRO June 16, 2012.
Yoga with Cindy during their taping for Rogers TV at CLAUSTRO.
— Carol Currie
Art Exhibition with Jill Price and Musical Performance by Kelly Davies · Jun 18, 05:05 pm
From London Ontario, Artist Jill Price recently moved her studio to Barrie, which ultimately brought her here to exhibit her Mixed Media works at CLAUSTRO Studios & Gallery this weekend. Jill worked prolifically since March 2012 to create this magnificent body of work! Read about Jill’s intent on this work at her website
On Saturday afternoon, backdropped by Jill’s tactile mixed media works, we held a music performance with Kelly Davies. Kelly recently moved to Midland Ontario from Barrie and plays over 250 shows a year with his band Dirty Little Swing Things. What a great addition to our community! Kelly had a standing ovation to end his performance here! TREMENDOUS Musician!
Sunday afternoon, Jill provided an in-depth discussion about her journey as an artist throughout her education and career. She discussed very clearly her intention in the body of work entitled, Process-ed, that she exhibited at CLAUSTRO. Jill then provided a hands on demonstration to 6 participants (myself included) and to several viewers, showing everyone how she manipulates and considers different medias to create an intuitive yet intentional piece of art. Very inspirational!
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Artist Jill Price with her works at CLAUSTRO just before opening reception.
Artist Jill Price at CLAUSTRO just prior to opening the exhibit.
Opening Reception for Jill Price at CLAUSTRO.
Opening Reception for Mixed Media Artist, Jill Price at CLAUSTRO.
Kelly Davies at CLAUSTRO!
Kelly Davies at CLAUSTRO June 16th.
Intermission during Kelly Davies performance at CLAUSTRO.
Musician Kelly Davies at CLAUSTRO.
A standing ovation for Kelly Davies at CLAUSTRO!
Mingling with Artist Jill Price and Musician Kelly Davies at CLAUSTRO.
Stu Leggett introduces Jill Price for her Artist Discussion at CLAUSTRO.
Artist Jill Price explains her body of work exhibiting at CLAUSTRO to the audience.
Jill Price leads a hands-on demonstration to 6 participants and several viewers.
Jill Price's demonstration was alot of fun and very inspirational for all attendees!
Stu Leggett sporting a handsome umbrella after Jill Price's exhibition.
Singing in the Rain to close Jill Price Exhibition.
— Carol Currie
Art Exhibition with Col Mitchell and Musical Performance by John Fiddes & Neil Lefaive · Jun 11, 06:22 pm
Bracebridge Contemporary Paper Artist, Col Mitchell, brought her vibrant and unique sculptural paper works to CLAUSTRO Studios & Gallery this weekend.
Col’s medium intrigued everyone who visited the exhibition, and was well reciprocated in a high number of sales. Her medium of choice is paper; not used as collage, but as sculpture. Col draws from a diverse collection of papers that will accomplish a specific impression according to the subject she is working on. She carefully manipulates and sculpts the paper(s) on canvas to create a dimensional subject in both subtle and magnified ways. What remains, is a sculpted surface to which she applies colour in order to bring further depth to her work. The subject starts to come alive when paint washes are applied to the surface, then fine acrylic ink lines are added to create more interest, depth and sometimes abstraction to the subject. The wonderful balance between abstraction and barren composition allows for interpretation, so a seemingly literal subject becomes so much more. The result is a brilliantly refined dimensional painting. Up close, the work is full of rich hues and playful lines and from a distance, the work reveals itself as a unified, serene celebration of nature. ~Carol Currie
On Saturday afternoon, backdropped by Col’s paintings, we held a music performance with guitarists, John Fiddes & Neil Lefaive, playing originals – from French lyrics written by Neil, to the very humourous “Frog Licking”, and beautiful ballad, written by John. Both talented vocalists and guitarists, as well as John, on harmonica! Beautifully done!
Sunday afternoon, Col provided a discussion describing her life as an artist and how she came to this medium. She shared her innovative medium with 15 participants and showed us how different types of paper can be manipulated with water to create a sculptural paper canvas to apply paint washes and ink mediums! It gave the audience a new appreciation for how much work goes into each of her pieces! Thank you Col and to all who attended!
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Col Mitchell Art Exhibition at CLAUSTRO.
Artist Reception for Col Mitchell at CLAUSTRO.
Artist Reception, Col Mitchell, Contemporary Paper Artist at CLAUSTRO.
Neil Lefaive & John Fiddess perform live at CLAUSTRO.
Neil Lefaive & John Fiddes, at CLAUSTRO June 9, 2012.
A wonderful performance by Neil Lefaive & John Fiddes at CLAUSTRO.
John Fiddes singing a beautiful love song at CLAUSTRO.
Col Mitchell's Artist Discussion & Demonstration at CLAUSTRO.
Participants manipulate paper for Col Mitchell's Demonstration.
Participants add acrylic washes to paper, guided by Artist Col Mitchell, at CLAUSTRO.
Learning alot about paper manipulation with Artist Col Mitchell Sunday June 10, 2012.
One of the participant's works at the Col Mitchell Demonstration at CLAUSTRO.
— Carol Currie