![]() Bio I obtained my Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Mount Allison University in 2008 and my Postgraduate Certificate in Web Design from Sheridan College in 2009. I worked as a designer in Toronto until 2010, when I relocated to Vancouver to begin a new artistic practice. Artist Statement My work explores the processes of deconstruction and assemblage. The works are created by repurposing various traditional and digital creative techniques. My experience as both a commercial graphic designer and traditional artist allows for technical combinations that are unique, heavily layered, and intriguing. I engage modern imaging techniques to prepare subject matter. Source photos are slightly altered in Photoshop to create subtle effects, distortions and colour combinations. Using a series of expressive and uninhibited paint, collage and texture applications, I create a loose and abstract structure upon which to assemble detailed ink drawings. I selectively interpret and reworks various layers until they are harmoniously integrated. Old halftone printing techniques are recreated with stencilled dots of acrylic paint, emphasizing the use of various techniques. Ultimately, the most satisfying component of my work is the manipulation of various materials and layers until they reach that special moment of completion that balances expression, representation, abstraction and detail. www.jonshawpaintings.com ![]() Arts Off Main Gallery is pleased to present the work of Kevin Godsoe. Kevin is an artist/author/musician with an impressive list of shows in and around Vancouver. To see more examples of Kevin's work, please go to his website or visit Arts Off Main Gallery. Would you like a venue to show and sell your work in the Main Street
neighbourhood? Are you interested in joining a friendly group of artists? Do you work in a 3-D media? Is your work highly marketable and interesting? Then we want you! Arts Off Main gallery is currently seeking submissions for a new artist/partner. We are a group of nine partner artists responsible for the running of the gallery. Each partner has a designated area in the gallery for showing their work and is free to select and display whatever they choose. We take turns staffing the gallery, about 2-3 full days per month each. There is a minimal monthly rent to pay for a convenient Main Street location and a buy-in cost in exchange for 100% of the sale of your work. We are looking for someone who works well with others and has a collaborative approach. Monthly meetings at the gallery allow us to catch up with each other and make collective decisions on the gallery's operations. We also use email to discuss a lot of topics. Our aims are to offer reasonably priced, good quality artwork and gifts as well as to participate in the community. We held a group show last year at the Seymour Art Gallery, exhibited at several other local events, raised donations for the Vancouver Food Bank and joined in Main Street merchants association activities. Application Process
Interview Artists whose work is approved by the partnership will be invited to bring in some of their work and meet with the Partnership Committee. This will give the gallery a chance to see the actual work and for the artist to meet some of the members and ask any questions they may have. A few facts:
Deadline for applications: Monday, May 28, 2012 ![]() Would you like a venue to show and sell your work in the Main Street neighbourhood? Are you interested in joining a friendly group of artists? Do you work in a 2-D media? Is your work highly marketable and interesting? Then we want you! Arts Off Main gallery is currently seeking submissions for a new artist/partner. We are a group of nine partner artists responsible for the running of the gallery. Each partner has a designated area in the gallery for showing their work and is free to select and hang whatever they choose. We take turns staffing the gallery, about 2-3 full days per month each. There is a minimal monthly rent to pay for a convenient Main Street location and a buy-in cost in exchange for 100% of the sale of your work. We are looking for someone who works well with others and has a collaborative approach. Monthly meetings at the gallery allow us to catch up with each other and make collective decisions on the gallery's operations. We also use email to discuss a lot of topics. Our aims are to offer reasonably priced, good quality artwork and gifts as well as to participate in the community. We held a group show last year at the Seymour Art Gallery, exhibited at several other local events, raised donations for the Vancouver Food Bank and joined in Main Street merchants association activities. Application Process
Interview Artists whose work is approved by the partnership will be invited to bring in some of their work and meet with the Partnership Committee. This will give the gallery a chance to see the actual work and for the artist to meet some of the members and ask any questions they may have. A few facts:
Deadline for applications: Friday, February 10, 2012 Annamaria Potamiti has created these individualistic cat portraits full of personality. Wouldn't you like to adopt a pet portrait? Or maybe there's a cat lover on your holiday shopping list?
Arts Off Main is brimming with wonderful, original art this season. See a sampling below of the many pieces in store now. We're open every day through to Dec. 24, 11:30-5:30 and 11-5 on Sundays. We're sure someone you know would love a gift of art. Come and enjoy some Christmas treats while browsing. Hope to see you soon!
![]() Arts Off Main gallery is participating with other Main Street merchants this year for the "flakiest" window display! Come out to Main Street to enjoy the displays and vote for your favourite one. You'll find a list of participating businesses below. Just look for the blue and white Flake Out balloons at each store. With every vote, your name is entered in a draw to win an incredible prize basket that includes gift certificates and prizes from each of the participating businesses. Arts Off Main Gallery, and many other Main Street shops, will also be collecting food for the Vancouver Food Bank. Please take the time to support us in helping those in need and bring in a non-perishable food item. Last weekend alone we filled two boxes with food! The event runs from December 3rd to December 18th, with the final draw being held at On The Fringe Hair Design (4166 Main St.) on December 18th at 4pm. Get your ballot at any of the participating businesses: Arts off Main 216 East 28th Avenue Avalon Dance Shop 4532 Main Street Barefoot Contessa 3715 Main Street Beansprouts 4305 Main Street Body Politic 208 East 12th Avenue Bohemia Gallery/The Loft 3243 Main Street Bottoms Up Clothing Co. 3603 Main Street District Main 4453 Main Street Echo Unique Resale 3553 Main Street Flaming Angels Boutique 4307 Main Street Forsya Boutique and Gallery 2206 Main Street Genesis Nutrition 2570 Main Street HAZEL&CO. 4280 Main Street Kiddo 3950 Main Street La Salita Gift-Shop 4196 Main Street Little Mountain Neighbourhood House 3981 Main Street Locus Restaurant 4121 Main Street Lüt Boutique 4219 Main Street MarketPlace IGA # 10 2949 Main Street Much and Little 2541 Main Street Neptoon Records & CDs 3561 Main Street On The Fringe Hair Design 4166 Main Street Physio Room 3418 Main Street Plush 4296 Main Street Prettier in Green 3633 Main Street Quejos Cheesebuns Inc 4129 Main Street Rocky Mountain Flatbread 4186 Main Street Sonja Picard 4360 Main Street Spirithouse 4326 Main Street Splitz Grill 4242 Main Street The Archetype 2549 Main Street the Hach 197 East 17th Avenue The Whip Restaurant Gallery 209 East 6th Avenue Two of Hearts Boutique 3728 Main Street Windsor Packing Co. 4110 Main Street Woo Vintage 4366 Main Street Voting Stations Arts Off Main 216 East 28th Avenue MarketPlace IGA # 10 2949 Main Street Bohemia Gallery/The Loft 3243 Main Street Neptoon Records 3561 Main Street Flaming Angels 4307 Main Street Plush 4296 Main Street On the Fringe Hair Design 4166 Main Street In our next post watch for some photos of our display and see why we're the flakiest shop on Main Street! Our 8th Anniversary celebration is next weekend, December 2, 3 and 4. Enjoy cookies and hot, apple cider while browsing our wonderful selection of locally crafted jewellery, pottery, sculpture, gift items, art cards and original art.
10% of all sales during our anniversary celebration weekend will be donated to the Vancouver Food Bank. We'll be busy decorating our storefront this week in preparation for the "Flake Out on Main Street" shop decorating contest. Main Street merchants have taken up the challenge to produce an original storefront display on the theme of "Flake Out on Main Street". You can vote for your favourite display and by voting, your name is entered in a draw for a gift basket of Main Street merchant goodies. Come into Arts Off Main gallery to vote and don't forget to bring a non-perishable food item for the Vancouver Food Bank! Overcast skies didn't keep you away - on a usually quiet Sunday afternoon, 110 people came by Arts Off Main to check out the Culture Days happenings. Sabine Simons drew a real crowd interested in the technical aspects of this ancient art form - using pigments mixed with wax as a painting medium. For those of you who saw Sabine at work that would like to see some finished pieces, she has three new works, about 8x8 inches each, hanging in the gallery. Lovely, Sabine! Drift artist Penny Lim and Arts Off Main artist Eileen Mosca get Penny's table ready for making art books with the kids. Thanks, Penny, for your energy and ideas and Eileen for the display of artwork on the gallery's outside wall! ![]() Arts Off Main consignee and Drift artist Julie McIntyre led a community paper quilt project at Urban Source. Twelve participants who happened by the store joined in the making of this collective creative endeavour. Afterwards, Julie sewed the individual squares together - thank you, Julie, for your creativity, enthusiasm and dedication! Julie has a great photo of this collective effort on her Facebook page. Drift artist Varouj Gumuchian also participated in Culture Days at Arts Off Main with a sculptural installation - sorry, no pictures! Thank you, Varouj! Thank You... for making Culture Days 2011 a success! Canadians throughout the country expressed their creativity by participating in over 5,500 activities in 800 cities and towns over the Culture Days 2011 Event Weekend (September 30, October 1 & 2). Thanks to all who participated! http://www.culturedays.ca/en |
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