canadian artist

August 2019 - Update

  • Glitch Series 04

  • Vancouver Art Book Fair

  • WIP

  • Vermont Studio Center Residency

Glitch Series 04

This past month I re-visited and completed Glitch Series 04. See below for behind the scenes photos, as well as the finished works, which will be framed at 11x14 inches.

Vancouver Art Book Fair

In October, I’ll be participating in the Vancouver Art Book Fair! Since I’m going to be in Vermont for all of September, I wanted to make sure I finished my zine for the fair ahead of time. Below is a sneak peak of my zine titled, Glitches, 5.5 inches x 8.5 inches.

WIP (Work in Progress)

Lately I’ve been spending time adding onto the project below, Timeline (tentative title). This project uses up odds and cut-off ends of embroidery floss that I’ve accumulated while working on other cross-stitch works. I’m finally making some slow and steady progress on this piece, which is going to be my largest cross-stitch to date once it’s complete!

Vermont Studio Center Residency

Only one month till I leave for my 1-month residency at the Vermont Studio Center and I couldn’t be more excited! It’s been a very busy summer and I’m looking forward to having time to relax and really concentrate my efforts on my art practice. Not only will this mean more time to work on projects, but I’m also hoping to work on research and catch up on reading. During this residency, I also want to work on improving my writing/talking about my art. So far my plans for studio work during the residency are to expand on my Paint by Numbers Series by incorporating cross-stitch and potentially re-painting on a larger scale. I’m also interested in investigating alternative modes of installation/presentation. The possibilities are endless, which is why I’m thrilled to have the time and space to explore new ideas!

July 2019 - Update

  • Glitch Series 03

  • Solo Exhibition: I Come From a Long Line of Machines

Glitch Series 03

This past month I’ve been spending approximately 20-24 hours per week cross-stitching whenever possible. Why, you might ask? I was determined to finish Glitch Series 03. I’m happy to say that I did it! This series will be framed in 18x24” frames, each cross-stitch and glitch image is approx. 5.5 inches. I’m so happy to have another series under my belt, but I’m also looking forward to completing Glitch Series 04 which is currently in progress.

Solo Exhibition - I Come From a Long Line of Machines

Only a month away till my solo exhibition: I Come From A Long Line of Machine at the Ranger Station Art Gallery, in Harrison, BC. If you haven’t made any August long weekend plans, why not make a day trip out to Harrison for the opening reception on August 4th, starting at 2pm? The show will include Glitch Series 01, a new series of Instruction Tables, The Machine: Knitting Ouroboros, Think Like a Human Act Like a Machine, When I Cross-Stitch I Feel Like a Machine, and a few other Glitch Series pieces!

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May 2019 - Update

  • Spring 2019 Wine + Art Walk

  • Etsy Shop

  • Solo Exhibition: Ranger Station Art Gallery

  • Artist Residency: Vermont Studio Center

Spring 2019 Wine + Art Walk

On May 30th, We Are Pie Artist Collective will be participating in the Spring 2019 Wine + Art Walk, in Downtown Abbotsford. Tickets have already sold out! The night consists of drinking wine and walking to the nearby stores which are showcasing the work of local artists. We Are Pie will be displaying our art at The Kindred Clothing Co.

Etsy Shop

I’ve recently spent some time updating my Etsy Shop with a range of original art, prints, and pinback buttons. I’m also looking for local artisan shops to sell my work at, so if you know of any shops I should check out, please let me know!

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Solo Exhibition: Ranger Station Art Gallery

This summer I have a solo exhibition, I Come From A Long Line of Machines, at the Kent Harrison Arts Council - Ranger Station Art Gallery in Harrison, BC. The exhibition will run from August 3-25, with an opening reception taking place on Sunday, August 4th from 2-4pm. The exhibition consists of my MFA thesis work as well as new works I’ve created since graduate school.

Artist Residency: Vermont Studio Center

After my solo exhibition in Harrsion, I’ll be taking off to the Vermont Studio Center for a 4-week residency, from September 1-27th. “The VSC is the largest international residency program in the US, hosting more than 50 visual artists and writers each month from across the country and around the world”. The artist residency will provide the time and opportunity to deepen my practice and network with other artists. Established visiting artists will give public talks and attend open studio sessions. I will also have the chance to give an artist talk and share my practice further through a slide presentation.

March 2019 - Update

  • Pacific Arts Market

  • Women in Art

  • ATP Market

  • Glitch Series 04

Pacific Arts Market

Only a couple days left till I move out of the Pacific Arts Market! It’s been a great experience and I hope to return in the future. Tuesday, March 5th is your last day to check it out in person!

Women in Art

Although I won’t be able to attend the opening for this amazing exhibition filled with Women artists, I hope you get a chance to check it out! The exhibition will be up from March 9th - April 2nd at the Kariton Art Gallery, Abbotsford, BC.

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ATP Market

This March and April I’ll be a vendor at the All Tomorrow’s Parties (ATP) Market on March 16th & April 13th. The markets takes place 11am-5pm at U.O.C. Hall 154 E 10th ave, Vancouver, BC. I’ll be selling buttons, photo prints, limited edition Glitch prints, and lots of original drawings and paintings at affordable prices!

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Glitch Series 04

Still working away on cross-stitching for Glitch Series 04, check out the progress photos below.

January 2019 - Update

  • Art on Demand 4.4 - Documentation

  • Judy Chicago

  • Art to Dine For

Art on Demand 4.4 - Documentation


This is the last week to check out my solo exhibition at the Reach Gallery in Abbotsford (ends January 6, 2018). I’m sad to be taking it down on the weekend, but I’m looking forward to new projects and future exhibitions in the coming year. Below are documentation photos of the exhibition.

Judy Chicago

I powered through my cross-stitched portrait of Judy Chicago this past month. Now that I have a series of three completed for my artist portraits, I’m excited to submit these for exhibition. I’ll be taking a break from the portraits to work on Glitch Series 03 which is also coming along nicely (stay tuned).



Art to Dine For

Save the date! My friends and I from We Are Pie Art Collective will be hosting an art market on Friday, February 8, from 5pm-8pm, at Art to Dine For, a fundraising event for the Abbotsford Art Council. Tickets for the event are $35, there will also be a Silent Auction, Mucho Burrito Bar and live music! Art to Dine For will take place at Highstreet Shopping Centre in Abbotsford, follow this link to purchase tickets ahead of time: www.abbotsfordartscouncil.com

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November 2018 - Update

  • Inktober

  • iAD Anonymous Art Show

  • Maker Market

  • Mainstreet Mixed Bag

  • Art on Demand 4.4

Inktober

This past month I participated in the Inktober challenge and I created a new drawing with ink every day (with the exception of the last couple of days). Below are images of the new work I created throughout this challenge.

iAD Anonymous Art Show

This past month I submitted a painting to the Anonymous Art Show in New Westminster for International Artist Day (iAD). Over 100 artists created work on 12”x12” canvases and pieces were sold for $150 with $50 going towards the New West Arts Council and $100 directly to the artist.

Maker Market

Last week I did my first market, the Maker Market at the Ellis Building (1024 Main Street). My inventory is fully stocked and I’m ready to keep getting my name and my art out there for people to see!

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Upcoming Market - Mainstreet Mixed Bag

That’s right, I’m signed up for my next market! This one is called Mainstreet Mixed Bag, at the Ellis Building, 1024 Main Street, Vancouver, on November 11, from 11am-6pm. Don’t miss out on killer deals on my art, who knows you might find some holiday gifts for that special someone or maybe just treat yourself.

Art on Demand 4.4

My solo exhibition at the Reach is coming up this month! Art on Demand 4.4 will be up from November 15 - January 6th at the Reach, Abbotsford, BC. The opening reception will be on Thursday, November 15th at 6:30-8:30pm, be sure to stop by and see some of my most recent work in person. Below are images of the work that will be on display, featured projects from my MFA Thesis and Glitch Series 01.

October 2018 - Update

I’m finally blogging again! After a much needed break from art and life, I’ve been working on my mental health over the past few months. Being an artist is a gruelling practice, you have to go through constant rejection and heaps of doubt. People are always telling you that you aren’t going to succeed and there are moments when you believe them. It can be difficult to stay motivated, but in the end it’s worth it. I can say with every cell in my body that I am an artist and I will always be passionate about making art and sharing it with others. This passion is what keeps me going and when I listen to my heart I know I’m doing what I should be.

It’s a bit delayed, but please read the rest of my blog for an overview of what I had been working on earlier this summer and what I’m up to right now!

  • Neither Here Nor There

  • Diane Arbus 

  • Paint by Numbers

  • Glitch Series 03

  • Upcoming Art Market: Maker Market, Friday, October 26th, 5:00pm - 10:00pm

  • Upcoming Solo Exhibition: Art on Demand 4.4, The Reach Gallery, Abbotsford, Nov. 15 - Jan. 6

Neither Here Nor There

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Glitch Series 01 was part of a group exhibition, July 7-20, Neither Here Nor There, at South Main Gallery, Vancouver, BC. I'm so happy to have been a part of the exhibition, showing with several other emerging artists in Vancouver. See below for photos from the opening reception and documentation of the whole exhibition. 

Diane Arbus

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I've finally finished my Diane Arbus portrait and I've decided to take a bit of a break on my Women Artist Portraits for the moment. I'm trying to figure out the direction I want to take the series before I continue any further.

Paint By Numbers Series

Still continuing to work on more Paint by Numbers quilted paintings, but I've been starting to think of how I'm going to frame this series. I'm also thinking I might start another set of larger paintings! 

Glitch Series 03 

After showing Glitch Series 01 and getting lots of positive feedback on the work, it's inspired me to keep working on more pieces like this. I finished a mini set of cross-stitched glitch images titled Glitch Series 02 and now I've begun another Glitch Series 03 that will be larger than Series 01 and 02. See photos below for the first complete piece from Glitch Series 03. 

Maker Market

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Some awesome news! I’ll be selling my art at the Maker Market, at the Ellis Building (1024 Main Street, close to Science World), on Friday, October 26, 5-10pm. Now is the time to start thinking ahead of the game and find something unique for your holiday gifts! Also it’s a chance to see me with my art, my true passion.

Art on Demand 4.4

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Even more exciting news! Art Demand 4.4 is an upcoming solo exhibition at The Reach Gallery, in Abbotsford, BC, November 15 - January 6, 2018. I will be showing Glitch Series 01, When I Cross Stitch I Feel Like a Machine, as well The Machine: Knitting Ouroboros, which will include the video and installation. The challenge with the “Ouroboros” installation has been trying to figure out a way to mount the piece onto the gallery wall. Through trial, error, and many discussions with my peers and the curator, I’m still working on a solution. All in all, I know we’ll come up with a way to show the piece even if we have to change the format slightly.