Saturday, May 19, 2012

Andrew Suknaski Memorial Reading

Though Canadian poetry icon Andy Suknaski may have passed away earlier this month, his work survives strong as ever.
To celebrate and honour his contribution to our poetry, local poets
Mary di Michele
Erin Moure
Norman Nawrocki (virtually!)
Bryan Sentes
and others will read from his work and say a few words in his honour. Join us in celebrating the memory and poetry of Andy Suknaski.

Sunday, May 20, 3pm -5pm, 2012
 












Sunday, March 18, 2012

Friday, March 16, 2012

Mary Lou Freel - April 2012















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Nous sommes très fiers et emballés de vous présenter, en Avril, une expo des tapisseries surprenantes et surréalistes de Mary Lou Freel. Diplômée de Concordia dans les années 80, Mary Lou a été prolifique, faisant des broderies et tapisseries, des peintures, des sculptures et des livres-oeuvres, depuis 30 ans. Couvrant des thèmes variés, depuis les batailles historiques jusqu’aux mondes fantastiques et alchimistes, chaque tapisserie est remplie d’imagerie et de sens emboîtés pour faire une histoire. Plusieurs de ses oeuvres font partie de plus grandes séries et sont accompagnées d’oeuvres en format livre. Ainsi, les projets deviennent des installations sculpturales et multi-dimensionnelles.

Il s’agit dun plaisir absolu que celui de savourer le résultat du travail de quelqun qui s’implique si entièrement dans son oeuvre. Nous vous invitons à venir en profiter vous aussi pendant son exposition, du 12 avril au 13 mai 2012.

Joignez-vous à nous pour le Vernissage de Mary Lou, le jeudi 12 avril, de 19h-21h.



Mary Lou Freel : Je suis artiste en textile qui utilise pour la tapisserie une méthode unique qui produit une surface riche. J’expose la moitié du dessin et des couleurs par la manipulation de l’aiguille en-dessous et sur la surface de la toile, ce qui ressemble à du tissage. J’aime l’imaginaire dans le choix des caractères et leurs actions. Beaucoup des sujets sont des formes représentant l’énergie du cosmos qui me mène à l’exploration nouvelle dans mes techniques. Aussi je travaille depuis trente années avec divers types des fils.

Pour la peinture, j’emploie des matériaux industriels qui ont l’apparence du feutre – aussi le caoutchouc – plutôt que des supports traditionelles, préférant ma propre peinture et l’appliquer avec autre chose comme une brosse.


Néé aux chutes du Niagara, 1943, Mary Lou Freel réside à Westmount depuis 2009. Elle a une formation universitaire en Arts visuels (BFA, Concordia, 1988)). Elle a participé à plusieurs expositions individuelles et collectives à Toronto et à Montréal. Elle est membre de Diagonale et Torontoartscape. Aussi elle est propriétaire de Plastic Press.


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This April we are very proud and excited to be showing the incredible, surreal tapestries of Mary Lou Freel. A graduate of Concordia from the 80's, Mary Lou has been prolific, making embroideries and tapestries, paintings, sculptures and book works for 30 years. Spanning ...themes from historical battles to the fantastical and the alchemical, each tapestry is replete with imagery and layers of story. Many are a part of larger series and have accompanying book works, so that the projects become sculptural and multi-dimensional installations.

It is an absolute pleasure to enjoy the product of someone who so totally involves themselves in their work. We invite you to do so during her exhibition, from April 12 - May 13, 2012.

Please join us for her Vernissage - Thursday April 12, 19h - 21h


Mary Lou Freel : My intention in tapestry is to produce a rich surface by using a unique method. I construct the canvas by underpainting the imagery, then weaving any type of thread in and out of the support with a needle exposing the half tone underneath. Actually you get a warp and weft effect with just the needle. I first work out the overall design/composition in my mind’s eye, then I fantasize through the characters, groupings, actions. It grows organically like a child – figure to figure, scene to scene, section to section. Themes vary from the energy forms of cosmology to genre Renaissance subjects. I conceive the ideas ahead interspersed with experiments in technique.

In painting, I search out unconventional supports rather than traditional canvas but sometimes find unusual board. I prefer making my own paint and applying it with something other than a brush.


Born in Niagara Falls, 1943., Mary Lou Freel has been living in Westmount since 2009. She has a BFA from Concordia, 1988 and has had many individual shows and participated in group shows in both Toronto and Montreal. She is also a member of Diagonale and Torontoartscape. Her current project is Plastic Press (private press books).


http://www.equilibriarte.net/maryloufreel/gals

Sunday, March 04, 2012

Monastiraki on ARTMATTERS Art Walk !










Art Matters 2012 will be having an 'off-site' series of performances and exhibitions here in the Mile End. The beautiful work of Trevor Wheatley will be gracing the back wall of our building as a part of this. Perfect viewing for alley walks !



We will also be having a series of artists talks here on Sunday March 11th. They are free....feel free to drop in. 3 - 5 pm.

Trevor Wheatley: http://www.trevorwheat.com/public
Art Matters: http://artmattersfestival.org/blockparty

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

David Lafrance - Vieux voyage

















































































We are very pleased to be exhibiting the striking wood sculpture of David Lafrance.

Described by the artist as "countryside formal heraldry - collection of bottles, wild life, souvenirs," these charming objects situated between the real and the slightly less real evoke endless evenings and haunted forest fugue states.

Vernissage Friday March 3, 7 - 10pm
Exhibit runs the month of March 2012

Saturday, February 25, 2012

KIDS ARTS & CRAFTS



















Encore de la fabrication d’art pour Enfants! Notre prochaine série de classes approche.

Les classes se déroulent du 10 mars au 1er avril.

Samedi matins 10:30-11:30 est pour les 2 à 4 ans avec un parent
Dimanche matin 10:30-11:30 est pour les 5 à 8 ans (non accompagnés)

60$ et tout les matériaux inclus.
Un pré enregistrement est préféré afin de réserver une place.
Sans réservation 18$/classe, s’il ya des places de libres


**Garde l’oeil ouvert pour nos classes du printemps, qui commenceront en avril.
Prenez note aussi que nous travaillons à offrir prochainement une classe pour les enfants un peu plus âgés..Restez à l’affût.


















More art-making for Kids! Our next round of classes are coming up.

Classes run from March 10th - April 1st.

Saturday mornings 10:30 - 11:30 is for 2 - 4 yr olds with a parent
Sunday mornings 10:30 - 11:30 is for 5 - 8 yr olds (on their own)

$60 all materials included. Pre-registration is preferred to secure a spot.
Drops-in $18 / class, if space is available.

**Look out for our spring classes, beginning in April.
Please note, we are working towards classes for older kids too...keep your eyes open!




Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Nuit Blanche 2012


















Joins-toi à notre troisième fête annuelle du collage ! Prends-toi une chaise, coupe, colle, rencontre de nouvelles personnes et prends plaisir dans l’assemblage de trésors et d’art qui font de Monastiraki un antiquaire si unique ! Et profite de notre expo de février, mettant en vedette les collages espiègles et étrangement évocateurs de Jaynus O’Donnell.

Gratuit
20 h à 1 h


Join us for our 3rd annual Fête du Collage! Pull up a chair, cut & paste, meet new people, and enjoy the collection of treasures that make Monastiraki so unique. Join us for our February exhibition, featuring playful and strangely evocative collages by Jaynus O'Donnell. These works are simple and elegant examples of picture-making, sure to inspire!

Free
8 p.m. to 1 a.m.


Sons par/Sounds by Constantine Katsiris:
http://scantintone.com/

http://www.montrealenlumiere.com/nuit-blanche-en/activity.aspx?id=4139

Friday, January 27, 2012

Popolo Press!














We had a great drop-in the other day from Kiva Stimac of Popolo Press, here in Montreal. She posted an excellent bit about us on her blog: Popolo Press

Kiva has a beautiful print studio that we love to visit her in, where she makes everything from art and rock posters, screen-printed t-shirts, cards, and other paper goods - much of which we carry in the store. Check out her blog - and come by the shop to see her work in person.

Thanks Kiva!

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Jaynus O'Donnell - Look Up Look Down


















Vernissage Vendredi 3 Fevrier, 19hr - 22hr
Expo 3 - 29 Fevrier, 2012


Look Up Look Down is a new collection of work from Montreal artist Jaynus O’Donnell. Her practice uses collage, painting, and installation to examine representations of discovery, exploration and the na...tural world. She regularly works with found paper materials including textbooks, field guides, posters, maps, and encyclopedias.

Jaynus received her BFA from the University of British Columbia and her MA from Concordia University. She has lived and worked in Montreal for the past six years. Her work has been shown in artist-run centres and galleries throughout Canada and the U.S.
She is currently fixated on outer space and soup.

http://www.jaynusodonnell.com/

Regarde le Ciel/Regarde la Terre est une nouvelle collection de l'oeuvre de l'artiste montréalaise Jaynus O'Donnell. Sa pratique utilise le collage, la peinture et l'installation pour examiner des représentations de la découverte, de l’exploration et du monde naturel. Elle travaille régulièrement avec des matériaux trouvés de papier, incluant des manuels, des guides de terrain, des affiches, des cartes géographiques et des encyclopédies.

Jaynus a obtenu son Diplôme des Beaux-Arts à l'Université de la Colombie-Britannique et sa Maîtrise en Arts à l’Université Concordia. Elle habite et travaille à Montréal depuis 6 ans. Son oeuvre a été présentée dans des centres gérés par des artistes et dans des galeries à travers le Canada et les États-Unis. En ce moment, elle est fixée sur l'espace intersidéral et la soupe.

http://www.jaynusodonnell.com/

Thursday, January 05, 2012

KIDS ARTS & CRAFTS






















Hey folks!

Based on the success of our kids crafts afternoons the last 2 years, we would like to offer 4-week Art & Crafts classes for kids during January & February.

Classes will run from January 14th - February 5th. Come warm up with us and make some art!

Saturday mornings 10:30 - 11:30 is for 2 - 4 yr olds with a parent
Sunday mornings 10:30 - 11:30 is for 5 - 8 yr olds (on their own)

$60 all materials included.

Space is limited so call us or drop in to pre-register!

Friday, December 09, 2011

donations !!!

WE WILL HAVE A XMAS DROP BOX HERE FOR SUN YOUTH. DONATIONS OF GOOD QUALITY FOODSTUFF (NO KRAFT DINNER GARBAGE PLS) AND/OR PRESENTS FOR KIDS.

Sunday, December 04, 2011

COLLAGE GROUP SHOW AND HOLIDAY PARTY

collage art on the walls ! holiday cheer in the air ! friends all around !
art by :

julie doucet
jpking
kirsten mccrae
caroline beets
pierre botardo
jacob whibley
carl ruttan
marc tessier
felix morel
billy mavreas
emilie o'brien
jaynus o'donnell
found

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Sunday, November 13, 2011

ENVIRONS by GRAHAM HALL



















dessins par/drawings by Graham Hall

13 Nov - 24 Dec 2011

Vernissage Sunday 13 nov., 2 pm !


We are totally thrilled to inaugurate our southern orangepink wallspace with this exposition of watercolour drawings made by Graham for his Montreal Topographical Drawing Society.

Saturday, October 22, 2011

Candice Tarnowski - An Acre























Candice Tarnowski is an artist and art conservator based in Montréal. She holds a MFA in Sculpture from Concordia University (2007), a BFA in Fibres from the Alberta College of Art & Design (1999), and a diploma in Cultural Resource Management from the University of Victoria (2009). Candice has set up homes and participated in residencies in North Carolina, Holland, Hungary, the Maritimes, and the sub-Arctic. She makes objects, photographs, drawings, and installations that are based in concerns with the ‘orderly’ and openness/chaos. Her work is an articulation of being/living as art -cooking, eating, making, building- the deliberation of a task, an awareness of what surrounds us, and taking nothing for granted.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Thursday, September 08, 2011

gmackrr VS. whilst VS. joe meek : SUNDAY AFTERNOON MICRO-CONCERT !!


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gmackrr VS. whilst VS. joe meek
free sound trio w/ art on the walls - free
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..."gmackrr = a high skilled mouth feedback innovator who coaxes sharp textures from her hand made electronic instruments"...
..."whilst = a duo of quasi-quietists dwelling in the realms of free drone & cosmic dust; with static pulses & broken rhythms"...
..."joe meek = joe meek"...
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...starts at 2pm...free entry...open to the public...
...with art by Henriette Valium up on the walls...
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This is our AMAZING front window, created by window installation artist Alex Hercules, who also happens to collect vintage taxidermy. This is a show-stopper folks. We have been delighting in how many people are halting in their tracks to look, and look and look.
The neon sign is by Montreal artist Jo-Anne Balcean.

Visit our tumblr site for more images: http://monastiraki.tumblr.com/

Monday, August 22, 2011

HENRIETTE VALIUM - SEPT 2011


HENRIETTE VALIUM - RECENT WORK

OPENING SEPTEMBER 2 2011, 7pm - 10pm
EXHIBIT RUNS UNTIL 30 SEPT.


Wednesday, August 17, 2011

SUNDAY MICRO CONCERTS PRESENTS: JACKIE GALLANT


Beating to a different drum: we are thrilled to have drummer and legendary local musician Jackie Gallant joining us for our Sunday Micro concerts on August 21st, from 2 pm onwards. Drop in, hang out for a while and enjoy.