If you’re in Ottawa, you have to check The New Art Festival in the Glebe this weekend. I was there this afternoon, and I was floored by all the amazingly talented artists showcasing their work. There are artists, photographers, woodworkers, jewellery makers, textiles artists… everything is beautiful and unique, and the variety was fantastic. I picked up a lot of business cards, and I may go back tomorrow to buy a few pieces that are stuck in my head. Like this photograph by Roz Hermant:
“Pacifica VIII”
Can you tell what it is? When I walked by it, I thought it looked like a splash of water. But it’s actually a close-up of Siamese fighting fish tail. That’s the beauty of art – everyone interprets it in a different way.
When I went to artist Susan Bailie’s house a couple of weeks ago to pick up the commissioned painting she made for me, she had just finished creating a bunch of paintings for the festival. This cute little guy caught my eye:
“Petit Puff 4”
And now I need to decide where to hang him, because he followed me home :-)
I was totally in awe of this super-cute artwork by Sue McNenly. She creates adorable little vignettes in shadow boxes with little silver figures that she makes herself. Absolutely adorable!
“Whoosh!”
I saw tons more pieces of art that I REALLY want to buy, but I only have so much wall space. And money ;-)
There’s lots of free parking nearby, and dogs are allowed, so there’s no excuse not to go! Trust me, you’ll be happy you did :-)
