Three great new shows to check out…..

Globe Studios Art Show and Sale, Friday November 29th 4-9pm and Saturday November 30th, 

11-6pm.  141 Whitney Place, Kitchener, ON. 

Timeless Reflections, at UpTown Gallery, 75 King St. South, Waterloo, ON. 

Showing Cathy Pascoe's Coloured Pencil Drawings, Louise Maree's Oil Paintings, Jim Heldmann's Watercolour Paintings and Supria Karmakar's Encaustic Mixed Media works

Two new pieces….will be shown at Globe Art Studios this Friday & Saturday.

Hope to see you there.

Also Homer Watson House and Gallery, Christmas Show.  Opening Reception Saturday November 30th, 6pm. 

Thank you for your visit and comments….the winner of October's Giveaway related to Seth Apter's new mixed media book announcement…...

I am happy to say that the winner of the giveaway from my blog readership goes to Trace Willans, please email me at:  supria@supriakarmakar.com to let me know your mailing address….a prize awaits you…I am giving away Seth Apter's New Book:  The Mixed - Media Artist, Art Tips, Tricks, Secrets and Dreams From Over 40 Amazing Artists.  

 In which I am one of the featured artists….Thank you to all who visited this blog site, left lovely comments and shared their valuable insights, thoughts and comments.   All of which was warmly received and appreciated.

Congratulations Trace Williams and thank you for your visit to my blog site.

Seth Apter's Blog Post today - Check it out, Giveaways and More.....

"Seeing Myself Clearly", Encaustic Mixed Media, 12 x 24, 2012

Seth Apter's New Book:  The Mixed - Media Artist, Art Tips, Tricks, Secrets and Dreams From Over 40 Amazing Artists

I am so honoured to be part of Seth Apter's New Book, coming out the end of October....He has posted about our connection on his blog site today, and for every comment left here on my blog site and his, a possibility of a giveaway could be in your cards....I will post the winner's name on my blogsite November for those comments received during the month of October. 

I first met Seth Apter online in search of altered book artists....and he and I became online friends...We soon ventured on an altered book, round robin project which included 6 artists, the project was called the INNER WORKS.  The artists part of this project were, Seth Apter, Veronica Funk, Roxanne Evans Stout, Rita Vindedzis and Jill Zaheer....For more information on these artists visit here.

Seth is a man of vision, passion and deep authenticity.  His work is full of soulful layers, colour, texture and imaginative mixed media detail.  I look forward to the day we will finally meet in person...my visit to NYC is on the horizon and I will be sure to visit if you are in the city.....see you soon Seth and thank you for choosing my work to be included in your wonderful book.  Can't wait to have mine arrive in my mailbox.

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Mixed Media Artist, Seth Apter will have his second book released in October....I can hardly wait.....

I am excited to announce the upcoming release of Seth Apter's second book in October, Seth is the owner of The Altered Page....My work will be featured in this second book and I am so grateful for the invitation to be part of this fabulous book and to work with a wonderful kind, talented and visionary artist, Seth Apter...

Seth writes: It is with excitement and gratitude that I announce the release of my second book in October 2013: . The Mixed Media Artist.

"There's a secret to understanding the hidden message in a work of mixed-media art. If you can get to know the artist, you will get to know the art. The Mixed Media Artist unlocks this mystery and provides an intimate look into the hearts, souls, and creative processes of over 40 inspiring artists. Surprising self-portraits, innermost self-reflections and practical art-making tutorials are just some of the keys you will find here to unlocking the door to a greater understanding of how and why art is made.

--Helpful how-tos: Throughout each section, artists share favorite tools, secret ingredients and step-by-step processes that go beyond the who to provide the how.

--44 artists share creative perspectives and intimate thoughts. Provocative questions are answered not only in words, but multiple times as art, spotlighting the forces that make the art and the artists what and who they are.

--Compelling poll data: Answers collected from hundreds of individuals reveal statistical insights on the creative community at large.

--Additional online content: Links to downloads, tutorials, videos and more are sprinkled throughout the book. 

Just under a month before my new book 'The Mixed Media Artist' is released. Counting down...

http://thealteredpage.blogspot.com/p/my-books.html

The Elora Tarot Project - The opening nite was a huge success

The Queen of Wands, Encaustic Mixed Media, 18 x 30 inches, 2013

Elora Tarot Project

The Wheel of Fortune, Encaustic Mixed Media, 18 x 30 inches, 2013

The Elora Tarot Project

The World, Encaustic Mixed Media, 18 x 30 inches, 2013

 The Elora Tarot Project

The opening of the Elora Tarot Project, Friday September 13th was huge success, over 500 people were in attendance at the opening...it truly was an opening to remember.

The exhibit is on until November 3rd, at the Wellington County Museum and Archives in Aboyne, ON.  It is truly a remarkable project, not to be missed, 78 pieces of art work by 65 artists.

The Elora Project has produced a deck of the exhibit which can be obtained from the website or at the museum.

Shelley Carter asked me to say a few words from an artist's perspective....and so here is what I had to say:

First a big thank you to Shelley for the invitation to be part of this fabulous project.
As an artist it has been a shear pleasure to be involved, as it has been both unique and inspirational.

When I look around the room the magnificent art exhibit, I am awe struck by the diversity of mediums, and the magnitude of what you, Shelley and the artist's have accomplished.
So this is a hat's off to the artists who too worked from their hearts and put in their all.

But it goes without saying that we all would not be here tonight if it wasn't because of Shelley, her VISION, PASSION, DEDICATION, and ABILITY to stand steadfast to her dream with patience and grace ...which has been KEY to the success.

You have mobilized a community of artists and art lovers to participate full heartedly, to get excited and to be inspired by TAROT.
This success is because of you and your warmth and guidance.
Thank you for sharing your passion of tarot with us...

From an artist's perspective to be involved in this project has meant to be involved in something bigger than my own art work.  It has meant to be involved in a community initiative and to enjoy a sense of community spirit.

That community spirit is so strong here in this lovely village. It can be felt in this very room.
Shelley your vision to see a dream to fruition has been a testament to all of us.  To know that dreams can come true.  You have shown us that when you believe in something so passionately, you owe it to the world to make it come true and to deliver.  You have done that, and we are all richer for it.

Finally I believe art informs culture and the significance of which can be lost in our frantic lives, where we are worried about cutbacks and economic struggles.

This project brings to the forefront the importance of how art can inform our lives, bring reflection to our ever changing world.  It has united us or at the very least connected us in dialogue. You have brought that community conversation come alive.
In addition the creation of the deck brings this special community to artists and this part of the world to other parts of the globe.  A big cheers to you Shelley Carter.

The Elora Tarot Project opens up next Friday Sept. 13th - It will be a night to remember ....

The Elora Project opens September 13th at its first stop, the Wellington County Museum & Archives, Opening reception 7 pm....65 artists, 78 works of art and one tarot deck. It will be a lovely night to remember...come and enjoy the festivities and see what many artists have been working hard towards and how Shelley Carter has brought one amazing project from a dream to fruition.   Thank you Shelley Carter.

More images to come soon! 

Studio Share Coming Up September 7th ..and other tid bits of news

Breathing in HeART, Encaustic Mixed Media 6 x 12, 2013

Meera's Wisdom, Encaustic Mixed Media, 6 x 12, 2013

Studio Share is on Saturday September 7th, 10-4..give yourself a day of creativity and rejuvenation.  To save a spot for yourself, call or email:  519-829-9312, supria@supriakarmakar.com

Transformations, Art Exhibit, at the Jordan Art Gallery, Ontario is on for another weekend and ends September 2nd...take a day trip into the lovely winery area and see the show, exhibiting Laura Culic and Supria Karmakar's Encaustic Mixed Media work. 

My work will be traveling to the Arts on Queen in the Beaches, Toronto for the month of September...please take a look if you are in the neighbourhood. 

The Elora Tarot Project, will be opening on September 13th at the Wellington County Museum....it will be a terrific evening - there are 60 artists and their interpretations of the Tarot Deck.  The creative director for this project is the lovely Shelley Carter.  

Other tid bits of news from my end, I will once again be participating in the Elora-Fergus Studio Tour, September 28th and 29th and Oct. 5th and 6th 10-5 at my new studio in Elora, 50 First Line Road, Elora, ..please come and visit me there and see my new work.  

I am also returning to the Toronto Artist Project in February 2014,  February 20th to 23rd..

I hope you will consider visiting one of these events and locations.

I would love to see you ....

Transformations - A two person show at the Jordan Gallery, Opens August 10th 2-4 pm

Transformations, Opens August 10th, 2-4 pm - Encaustic Works by Laura Culic & Supria Karmakar

3836 Main Street, Jordan Village, ON, Canada, L0R 1S0

(905) 562-6680 

 

info@jordanartgallery.com

www.jordanartgallery.com 

We are located in the heart of Jordan Village, an established and successful enclave of small but distinctive shops as well as the home of a world class restaurant, winery and inn.

Paddle, 16 x 16

Laura Culic says her " paintings are a response to a deep and abiding love of the natural world – in particular,the wild places of Ontario. Many thoughts run through my head as I paint which influence the direction of my work: thoughts that include geography; natural science; exploration; history; journeying and map making; songs, poems and stories; the Canadian landscape and our relationship to it."

Fresh Water Biology, 24 x 24 

Spirit House, 14 x 20 x6

Supria Karmakar, writes that "this series was initially inspired by the small roadside temples that can be found in Thailand; where, these tiny shrines are proudly offered to ancestors, often full of trinkets, incense, flowers and other offerings laid forth with a prayer or message.

In this body of work, Spirit House, I reflect on the concept of home, the spiritual and philosophical notion of home versus the literal manifestation of it, with its walls and belongings. Home can be informed by our ancestral roots and ties that create our sense of self and inform our journey and decisions. The idea of home explored in this work is about my inner journey, my ancestral ties and I contemplate on “what creates meaning and belonging?”. The culminating thought is that home is where we make it and the true sense of home resonates from within us, where we find authenticity, joy, bliss and sometimes even deep darkness and suffering. The key essence being seeking to be ever present in the moment with whatever arises and finding its meaning."

Art in the Yard Show and Sale, July 6th and 7th, 10 - 5 Booth # 10 at the Elora Centre for the Arts.

Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville St, Elora, Saturday July 6th and Sunday July 7th, 10 - 5 each day, I will be at booth#10.

Final Presentation Link for the Seventh International Encaustic Conference, Provincetown, MA. USA - Altered Book Talk Sunday June 3rd, 2013

So finally here is the link to the PDF document presentation I gave at the conference....please feel free to send me feedback or share with others...

Please do take a peak and send me back feedback if you like !

Seventh International Encaustic Conference, Provincetown, MA. USA - Altered Book Talk Sunday June 3rd, 2013

Want to see a glimpse of The Wax Book: Altered, Repurposed, Remade exhibit that took place in 2012 at the Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill, Truro, MA.  I will be presenting a talk on Sunday June 2nd, 2013 on the exhibit and highlighting new works by some of the thirteen artists that exhibited at this show last year.    For more information on this great conference, visit here.

Here is an introduction to my talk on Sunday, June 3rd: 

The Altered Book, Supria Karmakar                             

Supria Curated last year’s conference-sponsored exhibition, The Wax Book: Altered, Repurposed, Remade, inspiring the Conference Curatorial Project this year. We invited her to present a slide talk of images from the exhibition and to add images of new work by the same artists—as well as a selection of works from additional artists—for a big look at how artists are integrating wax and the book form.

Check back in a few days and I will upload more images and glimpses of the presentation in different segments.

The original thirteen artists from the WAX BOOK Exhibit, 2012

Here is one example of one artist's page that will be presented:

Deborah Kapoor, Seattle Based Artist.

Spirit House - Solo Exhibit of Mixed Media Encaustic Works Opens Friday March 15th at the Strata Gallery, Elora, ON.

"Maitri", Encaustic Mixed Media, 2012

Spirit House Solo Exhibit 

Opens March 15th to April 14th, 2013 at the Strata Gallery, Elora, ON. 

Opening Reception Friday March 15th, 7-9pm

 62 Metcalfe Street, Elora, Ontario N0B 1S0

Gallery hours are:  Tues-Thurs  12-5, Fri, Sat, Sun  11-6 Holiday Mondays 12-5

Artist Statement for Spirit House
This series was initially inspired by the small roadside temples that can be found in Thailand; where, these tiny shrines are proudly offered to ancestors, often full of trinkets, incense, flowers and other offerings laid forth with a prayer or message.
In this series of work, Spirit House, I reflect on the concept of home, the spiritual and philosophical notion of home versus the literal manifestation of it, with its walls and belongings. Home can be informed by our ancestral roots and ties that create our sense of self and inform our journey and decisions. The idea of home explored in this work is about my inner journey, my ancestral ties and I contemplate on “what creates meaning and belonging?”. The culminating thought is that home is where we make it and the true sense of home resonates from within us, where we find authenticity, joy, bliss and sometimes even deep darkness and suffering. The key essence being seeking to be ever present in the moment with whatever arises and finding its meaning.

"Spirit House", Encaustic Mixed Media 2013

"Body as Temple", Encaustic Mixed Media 2013

"Kupa, Hive", Encaustic Mixed Media 2013

" Rust Stories" Encaustic Mixed Media 2013

"House of Buttons", Encaustic Mixed Media 2013

" House #7", Encaustic Mixed Media 2013

"Broken Bud" Encaustic Mixed Media 2012

Visit Me at the Toronto Artist Project Booth #732

http://www.theartistprojecttoronto.com

BOOTH #732

Dates

Thursday, February 21 to Sunday, February 24, 2013

Hours

Thursday:  7PM – 10PM (Opening Night, 19+ Event)*
Friday:  12PM – 8PM
Saturday:  11AM – 8PM
Sunday:  11AM – 6PM

*A portion of Opening Night ticket sales will be donated to the Canadian Art Foundation.

Venue Location

Better Living Centre
195 Princes’ Boulevard, Exhibition Place
Toronto, ON

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