Artist Heart Collective

as one

Doug Brolund, Wendy Clark, Erna Honeyman, Forouzandeh Kasrai, Martin Penfold, Linda Aleta Tame, and Stephen Wiens

This exhibition brings together the artistic creations of seven artists who have organically connected in friendship and creativity. We’re inspired by subject matter that appeals to us individually; we express it uniquely, yet it flows from one artist heart. While this body of work includes a variety of mediums, they all represent our love of art making and the sentiment of bringing creators together As One.

Some artworks have been created plein-air while others were produced in our home studios or working side by side in public venues that allow us the privilege. The contrasts of large/small, 2-D/3-D, vibrant/subtle, as well as the variety of art styles and techniques serve to enhance a shared objective of uniting differences into a whole. Each artist and art piece has the strength to stand alone, but together we dance As One!

We’d love others to join us when we’re out making art. Information notices are posted on Facebook in our extended group called, Artist Heart Friends.

Click here for our artist talk with artist heart collective

Nicole Batson (Metzger)

what chapter is this?

Nicole Batson (Metzger) is a self-taught artist from rural Saskatchewan. She uses art as a medium for storytelling, and her artwork continually evolves through the different chapters of her life. Influenced by the nature around us, Nicole uses painting as an outlet for her creativity, balancing her professional life as an accountant. After starting a new chapter in 2018 when Nicole moved to Barbados, her work has been inspired by the vibrant colours of the Caribbean. She has since created her own brand called Art n Lifestyle, including stationary, apparel and accessories. Reflecting on how life’s chapters and experiences shape us, this exhibition is titled “What Chapter is This?”

Textile and Fibre Artists of Manitoba

River

River exhibits art that works to honour and protect the faithful provider and connector. We challenge you to expand your definition of River. What is the literal, symbolic, artistic, geographical, spiritual, cultural, and historical significance of River? Are you floating and enjoying the gentle rocking of the warm waves; allowing your mind to wonder? Do you shiver thinking of Hamlet’s Ophelia; her “mermaid-like” clothes pulling her down to cold “muddy death”? River is wild and free; it may nurture or drown. Share with the community your idea of River.

The Textile Fabric Artists of Manitoba (TFAM) is an inclusive group of diverse Manitoba based artists, creating all forms of fibre-based art. TFAM advocates for fibre art, resting on a foundation of Education, Networking, Exhibiting, and Promoting. They include emerging and established artists, some of whom have exhibited nationally and internationally.